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AVONDALE, PA — With potential changes looming over the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parents of children with disabilities are being urged to become more proactive in advocating for their …
Special Education Advocate Urges Parents to Take Action Amid Concerns Over IDEA Changes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has formally identified Title IX violations within the policies and practices of the Maine Department of Education …
Federal Crackdown! Maine Faces Loss of Funding Over Shocking Title IX Violations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has successfully processed over 8 million Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) forms for the 2025–26 academic cycle, marking a nearly …
FAFSA Breakthrough! 8 Million Applications Processed, Fraud Exposed, and Major Reforms Unveiled Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — The winds of change sweeping through America’s education system have sparked alarm, with State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) fiercely criticizing President Donald Trump’s recent move to dismantle …
Is Your Child’s Education Under Threat? Sen. Muth Sounds the Alarm on Trump’s Radical Plan Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The shockwaves from President Donald Trump’s executive order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education were felt nationwide, but perhaps nowhere more intensely than in Pennsylvania. State …
Your Kids’ Future at Risk? Pennsylvania Fights Back as Trump Dismantles Federal Education Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced a sweeping reduction in force (RIF) on Tuesday, March 11, which will impact nearly half of its workforce. Approximately 2,183 employees …
Massive Shake-Up at Department of Education as Nearly Half of Workforce Faces Cuts! Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued letters to 60 higher education institutions, cautioning them against Title VI violations related to antisemitic …
60 Universities Under Fire: Education Department Cracks Down on Antisemitism Failing Students Nationwide! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the Education Law Center-PA have issued a firm response to a U.S. Department of Education warning, which suggested schools …
ACLU, Education Law Center Push Back Against Federal Threat to Diversity Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a new directive to accelerate the resolution of complaints regarding antisemitic harassment and violence on …
Education Department Cracks Down on Campus Antisemitism, Pledges Justice for Jewish Students Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education‘s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) following allegations of systemic shortcomings …
Federal Investigation Targets D.C. Public Schools Over Special Education Failures Read More