FY24-25 Priority Goals
Implementation plans that include quarterly updates of goal progress will be available starting this spring, 2024.
Support states and local agencies in their efforts to eliminate educator shortages at every school
The Department of Education will support states and local education agencies in eliminating educator shortages at every school including through more effective teacher recruitment, preparation, and retention efforts. By September 30, 2025, the Department’s efforts will have supported the creation of registered teacher apprenticeship programs in 33 states and doubled enrollment levels, relative to spring 2023, to more than 2,000 apprentices.
Roberto Rodriguez
Assistant Secretary
Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
Support states and local agencies as they invest in every student’s mental health and well-being
The Department of Education will support states and local educational agencies as they invest in every student’s mental health and well-being. By September 30, 2025, the Department will implement 25 Lessons from the Field webinars to share State educational agency (SEA), local educational agency (LEA), and school best practices and evidence-based approaches to addressing the social, emotional, and mental health needs of PK–12 students and staff and implement 1,000 high-impact activities or services to assist parents in improving mental health and well-being in their children.
Adam Schott
Assistant Secretary
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Empower students and families with financial aid information and tools that help reduce student loan monthly payments and delinquency
By September 30, 2025, all of the benefits of the SAVE Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plan will be fully available to all borrowers and FSA will establish metrics that will monitor and track borrowers’ ability to select student loan repayment plans that contribute to a reduced risk of delinquency.
Richard Cordray
Chief Operating Officer
Federal Student Aid
Expedite academic recovery and accelerate learning for every student
The Department of Education will continue to give states and districts the supports they need to bring student learning beyond pre-pandemic levels. By September 30, 2025, 75% of schools serving majority high need students will offer summer learning or enrichment programming.
Adam Schott
Assistant Secretary
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
