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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that Denver Public Schools violated Title IX regulations by converting sex-separated multi-stall restrooms into all-gender facilities and by implementing policies...
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Education Department certifies timely release of 2026–27 FAFSA application
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has informed Congress that the 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will be released on schedule this fall.
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U.S. Department of Education issues guidance on protecting university research from foreign threats
The U.S. Department of Education, in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and other federal agencies, has released new guidance aimed at helping colleges...
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Education Department investigates parental opt-out complaints in Burlington Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has opened an investigation into Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts.
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Education Department finds George Mason University violated Title VI in hiring practices
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that George Mason University (GMU) violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by using race and other immutable characteristics in university practices,...
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U.S. Department of Education investigates Haverford College over alleged anti-Semitic harassment
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched a directed investigation into Haverford College following allegations that the institution failed to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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U.S. Department of Education issues new guidance on equitable services for private schools
The U.S. Department of Education has released new guidance to state and local education agencies on how to provide equitable services for private school students more efficiently under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
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Secretary McMahon visits Oxford schools and university on education tour
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Oxford, Mississippi as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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U.S. Department of Education restricts federal work study funds from supporting campus political activities
The U.S. Department of Education has withdrawn guidance from the previous administration that permitted Federal Work Study (FWS) funds to be used for student participation in certain political activities.
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Secretary McMahon visits Oklahoma schools and supports new state law on DEI mandates
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Oklahoma City and Tulsa as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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U.S. Education Department places five Northern Virginia school districts on high-risk status
The U.S. Department of Education has placed five Northern Virginia school districts—Alexandria City Public Schools, Arlington Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, Loudoun County Public Schools, and Prince William County Public Schools—on...
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U.S. Department of Education proposes new PSLF rules targeting employers with illegal activities
The U.S. Department of Education has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at changing eligibility requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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Secretary McMahon begins education tour highlighting Louisiana’s literacy improvements
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon began her Returning Education to the States Tour in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Secretary McMahon visits Arkansas schools highlighting literacy and workforce preparation
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Little Rock, Arkansas as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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Secretary McMahon visits Knoxville schools as part of education tour
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Knoxville, Tennessee as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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U.S. Secretary Linda McMahon joins Florida officials for historic early FAFSA beta test
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon attended a beta testing event for the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Education Department investigates four Kansas school districts for possible civil rights violations
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) have started investigations into four Kansas school districts: Topeka Public Schools, Shawnee Public Schools, Olathe Public Schools, and...
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Secretary McMahon launches national tour focused on returning education authority to states
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of the “Returning Education to the States” Tour, a nationwide initiative aimed at gathering input from students, teachers, and school leaders on effective education models.
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U.S. Department of Education investigates alleged anti-Semitic harassment in Baltimore schools
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has begun an investigation into Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) following allegations of anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination against Jewish students.
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Education Department orders expanded university admissions reporting on race following Supreme Court ruling
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has directed the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to begin collecting new data from colleges and universities regarding race discrimination in admissions.
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