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The U.S. Education Department has distributed more than $95 million to schools throughout 35 states to expand access to mental health services and increase the number of mental health professionals in needed districts.
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Raimondo: Well-trained U.S. workforce 'critical to spurring more foreign direct investment'
A joint federal initiative has been launched to develop a network of skilled employees to fill the workforce requirements of foreign firms with new or expanding U.S. operations.
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Education's Cardona on PSLF program: 'We must continue doing everything we can to fight for borrowers'
The U.S. Department of Education has approved over $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for more than 615,000 borrowers since October 2021.
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Education's Cardona calls on colleges, universities to 'help accelerate learning and recovery in our K-12 schools'
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a Dear Colleague Letter urging colleges, universities and school districts to collaborate in utilizing FWS or other resources to expand the number of college students supporting K-12 schools and out-of-school time programs.
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America First Legal Vice President on the National Parents and Families Engagement Council disbandment: 'This is a significant victory for the American people'
Gene Hamilton, Vice President and General Counsel of America First Legal (AFL), an organization dedicated to advancing equality under law and protecting freedom of speech and religion through litigation and oversight, said America First Legal's lawsuit over the Education Department's National Parents and Families Engagement Council has resulted in the council being disbanded.
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U.S. officials host discussion with presidents of Black colleges
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently held a meeting with presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to discuss strengthening campus safety and security.
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States get DOT permission to skip 'under the hood' test for school bus drivers
In an effort to get more school buses rolling, the U.S. departments of transportation and education have given states the option to waive the requirement that potential drivers be able to identify parts of a bus engine.
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