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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it has reached resolution agreements with 31 colleges and universities to end their partnerships with The Ph.D. Project.
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Department of Education urges colleges to address rising student loan defaults
The U.S. Department of Education has released new guidance urging colleges and universities to take a more active role in supporting students with federal student loans, emphasizing their responsibility under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
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U.S. Department of Education investigates Portland Public Schools over equity program
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into Portland Public Schools (PPS) in Oregon regarding its Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE).
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Federal agencies consult tribal leaders on expanding Indian education partnership
The U.S. Departments of Education, Interior, and Labor held a consultation with Tribal leaders in Washington, D.C., aiming to strengthen the partnership between the federal government and Tribal nations.
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Education Department releases updated data on university foreign funding
The U.S. Department of Education has released data on foreign funding received by American colleges and universities in 2025, documenting more than 8,300 transactions totaling over $5.2 billion in reportable foreign gifts and contracts.
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U.S. Department of Education investigates Puyallup School District over alleged sexual assault
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation into the Puyallup School District in Washington following reports that a female wrestler was sexually assaulted by a male competitor during a women’s...
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U.S. Department of Education begins development process for 2027–28 FAFSA
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated the process to develop the 2027–28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by publishing an information collection notice.
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Secretary McMahon visits Alabama schools as part of education and civics tours
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Alabama as part of two national initiatives: the Returning Education to the States Tour and the History Rocks!
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Education Department encourages flexible funding for innovative teacher workforce strategies
The U.S. Department of Education has issued new guidance to states and school districts highlighting how existing federal education funds can be used more flexibly to support innovative approaches in teacher workforce management.
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Secretary McMahon visits Chicago Hope Academy as part of national education tour
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Chicago Hope Academy as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Returning Education to the States Tour and the History Rocks!
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U.S. Department of Education launches AIM committee for higher ed accreditation reforms
The U.S. Department of Education has announced plans to create the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking committee.
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U.S. Department of Education highlights investments in charter schools during National School Choice Week
The U.S. Department of Education began its celebration of National School Choice Week, which aims to highlight the variety of educational options available across the country and encourage families to select the best learning environments for...
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U.S. refers Minnesota education agencies to Justice Department over Title IX compliance
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights have informed the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League that their case...
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Education Department and Treasury announce details on new Education Freedom Tax Credit
The U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury have released a joint fact sheet detailing the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which was established under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act.
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Education Department finds San José State University violated Title IX over women's sports policy
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that San José State University (SJSU) violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
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U.S. Department of Education finds California hid student gender transitions from parents
The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has determined that the California Department of Education (CDE) is violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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U.S. Department of Education proposes rules capping graduate loans and simplifying repayment
The U.S. Department of Education has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that aims to reduce higher education costs and simplify the federal student loan repayment process.
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U.S. Department of Education urges states to use flexible funding in Title I schools
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has reached out to chief state school officers to highlight existing flexibility for Title I schools in managing funding sources.
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Education Department finds Long Island school violated Title VI over mascot name change
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has concluded an investigation into the Connetquot Central School District in Long Island, New York, finding that the district violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Secretary McMahon promotes civics education during New Orleans school visit
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Sophie B. Wright Charter School in New Orleans as part of the Department of Education’s History Rocks!
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