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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education issued sweeping policy changes last week, releasing new federal data showing steep declines in student achievement while also announcing the end of …
Education Department Halts Funding for Minority-Serving Institution Grant Programs, Citing Constitutional Concerns Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced a significant restructuring aimed at improving federal student loan management and borrower support. The agency …
Education Department Expands Ombudsman Role to Strengthen Student Loan Oversight and Borrower Education Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has certified to Congress that the 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available on schedule this …
Education Department Certifies On-Time Launch of 2026–2027 FAFSA Form Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education, in coordination with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and other federal agencies, …
U.S. Education Department, Intelligence Agencies Warn Colleges of Rising Foreign Threats to Research Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has released new guidance to state and local education agencies (LEAs) aimed at improving the way federally funded equitable services are delivered …
Education Department Issues New Guidance on Providing Equitable Services for Private School Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently announced new guidance reversing a Biden-era policy that allowed Federal Work Study (FWS) funds to be used for certain partisan and …
Education Department Rescinds Biden-Era Guidance Allowing Federal Work Study Funds for Political Activities Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at tightening eligibility requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The …
Education Department Proposes Rule to Bar PSLF Benefits for Employees of Organizations Engaged in Illegal Activities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of the “Returning Education to the States” Tour, a nationwide initiative aimed at gathering input from educators, …
Education Secretary Launches Nationwide Tour to Promote State-Led School Initiatives Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to declining national test scores and growing concerns over student achievement, the U.S. Department of Education has issued a formal invitation to state education leaders, …
Education Department Invites States to Cut Red Tape, Pursue Waivers Following Decline in Student Performance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Department of Education, has opened a federal civil rights investigation into Duke University and its …
Feds Launch Civil Rights Probe Into Duke Health Over Alleged Racial Discrimination Read More