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The U.S. Department of Education recently announced new grant awards totaling more than $47 million. This investment, distributed over five years, is intended to bolster states’ ability to support school …
U.S. Department of Education Invests $47 Million to Upgrade School Infrastructure Read More
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) recently released six issue papers detailing proposals aimed at holding educational institutions accountable and ensuring students’ access to aid. The proposals will be deliberated …
U.S. Department of Education Advances Accountability and Aid Accessibility Read More The U.S. Department of Education has earmarked $44.5 million in grants to enhance participation and completion rates in postsecondary education among students in rural communities. The move, which forms part …
U.S. Department of Education Invests $44.5 Million to Boost Higher Education in Rural Communities Read More
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) recently announced the latest release of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The annual data collection offers vital insights into the landscape …
National Center for Education Statistics Releases Critical Update on U.S. Higher Education Read More The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced recent settlement agreements with five law schools after a Federal Student Aid (FSA) investigation revealed that the schools improperly disbursed Title IV funds …
U.S. Department of Education Cracks Down on Schools Dispensing Federal Aid to Unaccredited Programs Read More
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice, recently launched a public awareness campaign called SchoolSafety.gov. This campaign aims …
Federal Government Launches SchoolSafety.gov Awareness Campaign Read More The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) recently released updated policy guidance, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to …
U.S. Department of Education Strengthens Guidance to Improve Equal Educational Opportunity for Children with Disabilities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that processing timelines for In-State Level I certificates have been reduced by approximately 10 weeks since last year. The Department also …
PA Department of Education Boosts Certification Speed and Transparency, Cutting Wait Times by 10 Weeks Read More
US Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, commented on the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), highlighting the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on students across the country. Cardona emphasized …
COVID Wreaks Havoc on Student Progress: Secretary Cardona Discusses Next Steps Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that her office joined a 21-state coalition of Attorneys General in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education applauding …
21 State Attorneys General Urge Department of Education to Reinstate Gainful Employment Rule to Protect Students and Taxpayers Read More