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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has issued updated guidance to state education officials regarding the Unsafe School Choice Option provision under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act …
Ensuring Safer Schools: How New Guidance Expands Choices for Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has issued a directive to colleges and universities, emphasizing their shared responsibility in supporting former students with federal loan repayment. Released …
Student Loan Collections Resume: What Colleges and Borrowers Need to Know About New DOE Guidelines Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has initiated major reforms to the higher education accreditation system as part of its compliance with President Trump’s Executive Order 14279, “Reforming …
Education Reform Unveiled: Easier Accreditations, New Rules for Colleges Read More
There’s a lot of disagreement on higher education these days. One exception to all the discord, at least so far, are Pell Grants—a program that is especially critical for first …
Funding the Pell Grant Is Something We Can All Agree On Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has signed six executive orders aimed at overhauling the American education system and workforce development strategies. The initiatives, announced alongside statements from U.S. Department …
Trump’s Bold Education Overhaul Targets Colleges, AI, and Workforce Gaps Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has issued a formal records request to Harvard University following a review that uncovered incomplete and inaccurate disclosures of foreign gifts …
U.S. Department of Education Demands Transparency from Harvard on Foreign Gift Disclosures Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has escalated its Title IX enforcement actions against the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) by referring the matter to the U.S. …
Federal Action Taken Against Maine for Title IX Noncompliance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid growing concerns over Title IX violations in schools, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the creation of the Title IX …
Federal Government Launches New Team to Expedite Title IX Investigations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education has issued a mandate requiring State Education Agencies (SEAs) to certify their adherence to federal anti-discrimination laws in order to continue receiving …
Federal Education Department Demands States Certify Civil Rights Compliance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education has announced plans to initiate a comprehensive negotiated rulemaking process aimed at revising programs authorized under Title IV …
Education Department Opens Dialogue on Reforming Federal Student Aid Rules Read More