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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has initiated significant changes following President Trump’s executive order titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing.” The order, which …
Education Revolution! U.S. Axes DEI Programs and Ends Controversial Book Ban Investigations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced a slate of senior-level political appointees tasked with implementing President Donald Trump’s bold vision for American education. Among them are high-profile …
Trump’s Vision for Education in Action: DOE Appointees Take Bold Steps to Erase DEI Practices Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Officer James Green of the Butler Area School District has been awarded the prestigious Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award, a national honor presented by the U.S. Department …
Pennsylvania School Police Officer Honored with National RISE Award for Transforming Lives Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has named six institutions of higher learning and one trailblazer award recipient as winners of the inaugural Postsecondary Success Recognition Program (PSRP). This …
U.S. Department of Education Announces Winners of Postsecondary Success Recognition Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education is shaking up the world of higher education with a new set of regulations that promise to transform how online learning and financial …
New Education Rules Aim to Revolutionize Online Learning and Financial Aid Reporting Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A blockbuster announcement from the Biden-Harris Administration has sent waves through the world of higher education and public service. An additional $4.28 billion in student loans has been …
Biden Administration Forgives $4.28 Billion in Student Loans for Public Servants—Big Win for Working Americans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of student loan borrowers finally have new options to manage their debt. The U.S. Department of Education has reopened two critical repayment plans—Pay As You Earn (PAYE) …
Relief for Millions: U.S. Department of Education Reopens Student Loan Repayment Plans Amid Legal Turbulence Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania schools are stepping up to the plate to lead the charge toward sustainability, innovation, and environmental stewardship as the Shapiro Administration opens applications for the prestigious U.S. …
Shapiro Administration Champions Sustainability and Education with Green Ribbon Schools Program Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced several advancements and strategic initiatives concerning the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Over 1.5 million applications have been …
Department of Education Highlights FAFSA Improvements and New Initiatives Read More
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