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Education Department Warns Schools on Parent Privacy Rights

August 31, 2026August 30, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education is warning federally funded schools and education agencies that violations of federal parental access and student privacy laws can jeopardize their funding, …

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Education Dept. Draws New Lines on School Prayer, Launches Student Data Probe

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday issued sweeping new guidance reaffirming constitutionally protected prayer in public schools while simultaneously opening a high-profile investigation into whether college …