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Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) providing guidance on using federal grant funds to enhance education through Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Department of Education allocates $250K grant for flood recovery in Texas

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the allocation of $250,000 in Project SERV funding to assist Texas communities affected by severe flooding.
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U.S. Department of Education outlines new provisions under One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the immediate implementation of several higher education provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB).
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U.S. Department of Education announces new appointees under Trump Administration

The U.S. Department of Education has announced new appointees to support the Trump Administration's educational initiatives.
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U.S. Department of Education investigates University of Michigan over foreign funding disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of the General Counsel has initiated an investigation into the University of Michigan concerning foreign funding disclosures.
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U.S. Departments announce partnership for integrated education-workforce system

Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced a new workforce development partnership aimed at creating an integrated federal education and workforce system.
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Secretary McMahon responds to Supreme Court ruling on education reform

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has issued a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to permit the U.S. Department of Education to proceed with its reduction in force and execute President Trump's Executive Order aimed at...
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Department investigates George Mason University over alleged Title VI violations

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into George Mason University (GMU) over allegations of Title VI violations under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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U.S. Department ends taxpayer funding for illegal aliens in educational programs

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the cessation of taxpayer funding for illegal aliens in career, technical, and adult education programs.
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Department of Education restarts student loan interest amid SAVE plan block

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new measure to address fiscal responsibility in federal student loans by restarting interest accrual for borrowers under the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan on August 1, 2025.
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U.S. Departments alert accreditor about Harvard University's Title VI violation

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights have informed the New England Commission of Higher Education about Harvard University's violation of...
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U.S. Department investigates school district over removal of Native American logo

Today, the U.S. Department of Education initiated an investigation into Connetquot Central School District on Long Island, New York.
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Department appoints Matthew Soldner as acting commissioner for national education statistics

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Dr. Matthew Soldner will assume the role of Acting Commissioner at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Dr. Soldner has been serving as the Acting Director of the Institute of...
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University resolves title ix violations following department investigation

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has entered into a Resolution Agreement to address violations of Title IX.
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Task force accuses Harvard University of violating civil rights

Today, the Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a letter to Harvard University, highlighting concerns over alleged anti-Semitic practices on campus.
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Education department issues guidance on improving failing schools

The U.S. Department of Education has issued new guidance to state education officials on using federal funds to improve failing schools and expand educational choices for students.
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Department finds California violated Title IX over women's sports discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has concluded its investigations into the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), finding both in violation of Title IX due to...
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McMahon celebrates Title IX anniversary at New Mexico event

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon participated in the "Her Game, Her Legacy" event held in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Education department opens grant applications for history seminars celebrating America's 250th birthday

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the opening of applications for a new American History and Civics (AHC) Seminars discretionary grant program, coinciding with America's 250th birthday celebration.
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