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The U.S. Department of Education has announced that more than $153 million in grants will be distributed through the American History and Civics Seminars Program.
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U.S. Department of Education announces record $500M investment in charter school programs

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the allocation of $500 million to Charter Schools Programs, representing the largest investment in the program's history.
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Secretary McMahon visits Ohio highlighting robotics initiative and charter school funding

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Ohio as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour, focusing on initiatives aimed at localizing education policy and fostering innovation in schools.
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U.S. Department of Education proposes new grant priorities on meaningful learning and workforce readiness

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has introduced two new proposed supplemental priorities for the Department’s discretionary grants: Meaningful Learning, and Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness.
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Secretary McMahon highlights local control during education tour in Montana

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Montana last week as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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U.S. Department of Education finds Loudoun County schools violated Title IX in harassment case

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that Loudoun County Public Schools violated Title IX by discriminating against male students and retaliating against them during an investigation into sexual...
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Education Department announces major grants for charter schools, HBCUs, TCCUs, civics

The U.S. Department of Education has announced new investments in several education programs, redirecting funds from initiatives it determined were not serving students and families effectively.
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Secretary McMahon addresses low national test scores among eighth and twelfth graders

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon responded to the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for 8th grade science and 12th grade reading and mathematics.
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Secretary McMahon highlights local control during Michigan education tour

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited several educational institutions in Michigan as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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U.S. Department of Education highlights Ed-Flex option for increased state flexibility

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued a letter to chief state school officers, reminding them of their ability to apply for Ed-Flex authority under the Education Flexibility Partnership Act of...
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U.S. Department of Education introduces grant priority on patriotic education

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a new proposed supplemental priority focused on patriotic education for its discretionary grants.
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U.S. Department of Education joins new civics education coalition ahead of America's 250th anniversary

The U.S. Department of Education, in collaboration with the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Turning Point USA, Hillsdale College, and over 40 other national and state organizations, has launched the America 250 Civics Education Coalition.
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Secretary McMahon calls for renewed leadership standards in U.S. higher education

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon addressed the state of leadership in higher education during her remarks at Hillsdale College on September 8, 2025.
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Education and labor departments launch joint portal for streamlined workforce program management

The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have announced new measures to integrate federal workforce development programs.
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U.S. Department of Education halts race-based MSI grant funding after legal review

The U.S. Department of Education announced it will end discretionary funding for several Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) grant programs that base eligibility on racial or ethnic quotas.
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Secretary McMahon visits Austin schools to discuss AI and educational innovation

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Austin, Texas as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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U.S. Department of Education expands ombudsman office role amid rising student loan concerns

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced changes to the Office of the Ombudsman, expanding its role to focus on consumer education for federal student loan borrowers.
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U.S. Department of Education finds Denver schools violated Title IX over restroom policy

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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