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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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Nicholas Kent confirmed as Under Secretary of Education; pledges reforms in higher education
Nicholas Kent has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 15th Under Secretary of Education.
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Wagner College agrees to change athletic policies after federal Title IX investigation
Wagner College has agreed to a Resolution Agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to address concerns about its compliance with Title IX, following an investigation into the college’s athletic policies.
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Nicholas Kent sworn in as under secretary of education
Nicholas Kent was sworn in as the 15th Under Secretary of Education following confirmation by the United States Senate.
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U.S. Department of Education approves Missouri's innovative statewide assessment pilot
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Missouri’s plan to pilot a new statewide assessment program for reading, language arts, and mathematics.
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U.S. Department of Education urges states to use ESEA waivers after low NAEP scores
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a letter to chief state school officers encouraging them to use existing statutory flexibilities and seek waivers from certain federal requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
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Secretary McMahon comments on Trump Administration's agreement with Brown University
The U.S. Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, issued a statement regarding an agreement between the Trump Administration and Brown University.
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U.S. Department of Education opens Title VI investigation into Duke University
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has begun a directed investigation into Duke University and the Duke Law Journal following allegations that the university violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Education department begins rulemaking process for Trump's higher education provisions
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education announced the start of two negotiated rulemaking sessions to implement President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) and other administration priorities.
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Secretary McMahon comments on Columbia University's $200 million settlement
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has issued a statement regarding the Trump Administration's agreement with Columbia University.
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U.S. Department opens investigation into university scholarship practices
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched investigations into five universities regarding alleged national origin discrimination in scholarship offerings.
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Secretary McMahon discusses HBCU support during Howard University visit
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Howard University, meeting with the university's president, Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., to discuss the Trump Administration’s support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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U.S. Department of Education investigates Oregon schools over Title IX compliance
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).
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