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The United States Department of Education, which had been under the administration of Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Kamala Harris, published a major study on diversity and access to higher education titled "Strategies to Towards Inclusive Practices in Higher Education."
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Biden-Harris Administration advances efforts to amend student debt relief
The United States Department of Education took a significant step in reforming the student loan system by publishing an issue paper discussing various pathways for reducing student debt. This was an important move toward achieving the department's goal of making the student loan system more transparent and accessible.
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University of Phoenix borrowers see debt relief
University of Phoenix borrowers are finally seeing some relief as the Biden-Harris administration announced $37 million in student loan forgiveness for over 1,200 students. This decision comes after the U.S. Department of Education found that the university had misled students through a national advertising campaign, making false promises about employment opportunities.
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ChinaAid announces details of 2023 Taiwan International Religious Freedom Summit
ChinaAid Association announced the details for the 2023 Taiwan International Religious Freedom Summit (TIRF). In a press release, the association said that international NGO members, along with other representatives from other governments, participated in the summit which began on Sept. 7 in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Steiner: 'Most teachers feel overworked and underpaid, but we didn't know what teachers considered to be fair pay or how the amount of their desired pay is related to cost of living'
A comprehensive survey recently released by RAND Corporation on Sept. 12 highlights that 66% of U.S. teachers feel their base salary is not adequate, a sentiment that significantly contrasts with the 39% of other working adults in the country who feel similarly. The surveyed teachers suggested a need for a roughly $17,000 boost in their base pay, which translates to approximately a 27% pay increase. This desired increment aligns with the "teacher pay penalty," representing the gap between educators' salaries and those of other workers with similar education levels.
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Industry groups urge Congress to fully fund Tech Hubs
TechNet, a bipartisan group of innovation economy CEOs, and nine other industry groups are calling on Congress to fully fund the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) program established by the CHIPS and Science Act. The Tech Hubs program is an economic initiative intended to strengthen regional capacity to produce critical technologies.
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Department of Education Announces National HBCU Week Conference Amid Record Investments and New Grant Initiatives
The Department of Education has announced the upcoming National HBCU Week Conference, which will be organized by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The conference, set to take place soon, aims to bring together federal agencies, private sector companies, and philanthropic organizations to discuss ways to improve HBCUs. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and other senior administration officials are expected to deliver remarks during the event.
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New Multi-State Initiative Launched to Reinvent Kindergarten Experience
A new multi-state initiative called the Kindergarten Sturdy Bridge Learning Community has been launched by the US Department of Education (DOE) to reinvent the kindergarten experience. The program aims to transform kindergarten into a platform that addresses the diverse needs of young learners and sets them on a path to success in later school stages.
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AFPI report criticizes DEI programs in American universities, questions alignment with educational objectives
The American Foundation for Policy Initiatives (AFPI) has recently released a comprehensive research report that examines and criticizes the role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs within American universities. The report contends that these programs, often rooted in critical race theory, challenge the core educational values of "truth-seeking and knowledge-dissemination."
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Newark, N.J., Public School District resolves Title IX compliance issues with U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced in an Aug. 28 press release that a resolution has been reached with the Newark, N.J., Public School District to address alleged Title IX violations concerning sexual harassment and discrimination.
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Kvaal: 'Today we are protecting the students who were cheated by Ashford'
The Biden-Harris administration approved $72 million in loan discharges for more than 2,300 former Ashford University students following a lawsuit that exposed the school's misleading recruiting practices.
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Lhamon: 'This resource offers practical guidance to school communities about when federal civil rights laws allow, and sometimes mandate, schools to take actions related to race'
The Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released a 15-page "Dear Colleague" letter on Aug. 24 from Catherine E. Lhamon, assistant secretary for civil rights, offering guidance to schools on creating racially inclusive environments while upholding federal legal boundaries.
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Cardona: 'I’m looking forward to lifting up great models in education and highlighting how our country benefits when we work together to invest in our children'
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is embarking on the "Back to School Bus Tour 2023: Raise the Bar" spotlighting innovative education initiatives across multiple states to elevate student learning and achievement.
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Cardona: 'The SAVE plan is another huge step forward in President Biden's tireless efforts to fix the broken student loan system'
In a major step toward reforming student debt, the Biden-Harris administration announced the launch of the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
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Mayorkas: 'Government has few responsibilities more important than ensuring the safety of our communities – especially our children'
The Biden-Harris administration, in collaboration with multiple U.S. departments, launched an awareness campaign for school safety, aiming to equip schools with resources through SchoolSafety.gov for the upcoming academic year.
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Biden: 'We will use every tool at our disposal to get student loan borrowers the relief they need'
President Joe Biden recently announced the cancellation of student debt for 804,000 borrowers, part of a determined effort to address the student debt crisis, despite anticipated legal challenges from opponents.
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TPPF director: 'I look forward to working with the Legislature to empower parents and teachers in the upcoming special session'
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) praised the release of key educational reforms focusing on promoting literacy, improving grievance processes, enhancing school choice, funding teacher programs and addressing classroom discipline, according to a press release.
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Gupta: 'We are stronger when our colleges and universities reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of our nation.'
Officials of the U.S. Justice Department and Department of Education said in an Aug. 14 press conference that the federal government is committed to educational diversity and inclusivity following the Supreme Court's landmark ruling in the Students for Fair Admissions case.
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Jackson on appointment to the Council of Economic Advisers: 'This is a huge honor and privilege'
President Joe Biden recently appointed C. Kirabo Jackson, a Yale and Harvard-educated economist, to the Council of Economic Advisers, according to a press release.
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Cardona: 'We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to raise the bar for our students'
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is championing the Raise the Bar initiative as the cornerstone of enhanced academic standards, teacher support and global engagement for today's students.
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