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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has called on state and local education agencies to adopt comprehensive policies guiding the use of student personal devices in schools. To support …
U.S. Department of Education Urges Schools to Implement Student Device Policies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has officially launched the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), releasing it 10 days ahead of its anticipated December 1 launch …
Early Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form Promises Easier Access to College Financial Aid Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) have forged a collaborative agreement …
USDA and Department of Education Partner to Enhance College Student Access to SNAP Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an additional $70 million investment to expand access to mental health services in schools across the United States. This funding initiative is …
Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $70 Million to Enhance School-Based Mental Health Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to alleviate student debt burdens, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced the approval of an additional $4.5 billion in student loan relief for over 60,000 …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.5 Billion in Student Loan Relief for Public Service Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced a groundbreaking investment of nearly $50 million to bolster Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the nation. This funding aims to enhance …
U.S. Department of Education Invests $50 Million in Hispanic-Serving Institutions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strategic move to bolster the nation’s educator workforce, the U.S. Department of Education recently announced more than $28 million in new awards under the Teacher …
U.S. Department of Education Advances Educator Workforce with $28 Million in Grants Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced an allocation of $179 million in grants aimed at fostering academic acceleration and literacy development. This funding initiative aligns with …
U.S. Department of Education Unveils $179 Million in Grants to Boost Literacy and Academic Achievement Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a substantial investment exceeding $11 million in grants aimed at enhancing the recruitment and retention of bilingual and multilingual educators, …
Unlocking the Future: How $11 Million in Grants is Transforming Bilingual and Native Language Education Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a comprehensive testing framework for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), set to initiate on October 1, 2024. …
Inside the FAFSA Overhaul: What the New Testing Framework Means for Future Students Read More