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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced an increase in funding for the Charter Schools Program (CSP) by $60 million for fiscal year 2025, bringing the total budget to $500 million.
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Education department seeks nominees for new student loans committee
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education has announced plans to form a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, named the 'Student Loans and Affordability Committee.'
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Task force criticizes Harvard over handling of anti-Semitism and race issues
The Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a statement today criticizing Harvard University for what it describes as a failure to address race discrimination and anti-Semitic harassment on its campus.
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Department urges colleges to assist struggling student loan borrowers
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a 'Dear Colleague Letter' to higher education institutions, emphasizing their responsibilities under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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Education Department investigates Saratoga Springs school district over Title IX concerns
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated a Title IX investigation into the Saratoga Springs City School District.
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Federal agencies investigate anti-Semitic incidents at University of Washington
The Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a review of recent incidents of anti-Semitic violence at the University of Washington (UW) and its affiliates.
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Department issues guidance on unsafe school choice option
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued new guidance to chief state school officers regarding the Unsafe School Choice Option provision under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965...
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Task force supports Columbia University's response to Butler Library protest
The Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a statement today regarding recent events at Columbia University.
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U.S. Department investigates UPenn over undisclosed foreign funding
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) regarding foreign funding disclosures.
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Education Department investigates Western Carolina University over Title IX compliance
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched a Title IX investigation into Western Carolina University (WCU).
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Trump nominates David Barker for assistant secretary for postsecondary education
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced its support for President Trump's nomination of David Barker as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
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Secretary McMahon visits SLAM charter school to promote educational choice
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited the Sports Leadership Arts Management (SLAM) charter school in Miami, Florida, on May 2, 2025.
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Education department investigates racial policies in Evanston-Skokie School District 65
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into Evanston-Skokie School District 65 for purportedly violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Trump FY 2026 budget proposal shifts education focus to states and school choice
Today, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon addressed President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 “Skinny Budget” proposal.
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Education Department eases accreditation process for higher education institutions
The U.S. Department of Education has announced initial efforts to comply with an Executive Order by former President Trump aimed at reforming accreditation processes in higher education.
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Investigation launched into Washington state superintendent's office over Title IX concerns
The Title IX Special Investigations Team (Title IX SIT) has initiated an investigation into the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
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Harvard faces federal investigation into alleged race-based discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review over alleged race-based discrimination within their operations.
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Department of Education investigates discrimination claims against Chicago Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) following allegations of Title VI violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Federal investigation: UPenn violated Title IX in women's athletics
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) breached Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
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Trump issues executive orders on education reforms
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon released statements about President Trump’s recent education-related executive orders.
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