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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued new guidance for states to utilize federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act …
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance to Support School Improvement and Expand Student Choice Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a nationwide initiative to tackle identity theft and fraud in federal student aid programs, an issue it has identified as posing …
Cracking Down on Student Aid Fraud: New Federal Safeguards Protect Your Tax Dollars Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced a series of measures designed to strengthen accountability and ensure that federal student aid funds are distributed responsibly. Following a …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced three proposed priorities for the Department of Education’s discretionary grants, marking a sharp shift in federal education policy. The …
Take Back Control of Education: McMahon’s Bold Plan to Fix Schools Now Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education, led by Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, has announced a significant increase in funding for the Charter Schools Program (CSP), reaffirming the …
$60 Million Boost Promises Brighter Futures for Charter School Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently announced the opening of a formal investigation into the University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) foreign funding disclosures. The inquiry follows a …
UPenn Under Fire: Federal Probe Reveals Shocking Foreign Funding Gaps Read More 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