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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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U.S. Department of Education honors Louisiana custodian Donella Wagner with national RISE Award
Donella Wagner, head custodian at Raintree Elementary School in Baldwin, Louisiana, has been named the 2026 National Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award honoree by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
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Secretary McMahon highlights first year achievements under Trump Administration
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has issued a statement marking the first year of education reforms under the Trump Administration, highlighting several initiatives and policy changes implemented over the past year. “In one year, the...
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U.S. Secretary of Education highlights civic education during Rhode Island school visit
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Exeter-West Greenwich Regional Junior High School and High School in West Greenwich, Rhode Island as part of two nationwide tours: the Department’s History Rocks!
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Secretary McMahon addresses Supreme Court hearing on landmark Title IX transgender athlete cases
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon addressed a crowd outside the Supreme Court as justices heard arguments in two high-profile Title IX cases.
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U.S. Department of Education investigates alleged Title IX violations in ten states
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened investigations into eighteen educational entities across ten states following complaints that these organizations may have violated Title IX regulations.
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Education Department investigates transgender athlete policy at California community colleges
The U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice’s Title IX Special Investigations Team (Title IX SIT) has launched an investigation into the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A).
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Secretary McMahon visits Kentucky schools as part of national education tours
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Georgetown, Kentucky, on January 15, 2026, as part of two national tours focused on history education and state-led educational practices.
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U.S. Departments of Education and Labor advance joint oversight of postsecondary workforce initiatives
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have announced further steps to integrate postsecondary education with workforce development programs.
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U.S. Secretary of Education visits Fayetteville school as part of national civics tour
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina as part of the Department of Education’s national History Rocks!
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U.S. Department of Education delays involuntary collections during rollout of new loan repayment reforms
The U.S. Department of Education has announced a temporary delay in involuntary collections on federal student loans, including Administrative Wage Garnishment and the Treasury Offset Program.
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