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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued a statement today regarding President Biden’s intention to nominate Adam Gamoran as Director of the Institute of Education Sciences.
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Education Department releases state-by-state details on Biden-Harris Administration's educational investments
The U.S. Department of Education has released 52 fact sheets detailing the Biden-Harris Administration's investments in public education across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. This announcement coincides with the conclusion of the Department’s week-long “Fighting for Public Education” Back to School Bus Tour.
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U.S. Department resolves compliance review at Four Rivers Special Education District
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that the Four Rivers Special Education District in Illinois has entered into an agreement to ensure its disciplinary practices do not deny students with disabilities a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and comply with civil rights obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces major funding boost for education initiatives
The U.S. Department of Education announced today $179 million in grants aimed at supporting academic acceleration, with a focus on improving literacy and high-quality assessment systems. This initiative aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration's objective to enhance academic achievement across the nation. The funding includes $149 million for new Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant (CLSD) awards—the largest allocation in the program's history—and nearly $30 million for Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA).
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates $28 million to diversify educator workforce
The U.S. Department of Education has announced over $28 million in new awards under the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program aimed at recruiting, preparing, developing, and retaining a diverse educator workforce nationwide. The announcement was accompanied by the release of new data detailing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) approvals across all states.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates over $11 million for multilingualism initiatives in schools
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced over $11 million in grants to support the recruitment and retention of bilingual and multilingual educators and provide high-quality programming to Native students to strengthen and revitalize Native American languages.
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University resolves antisemitism complaint with U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today that the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure compliance with federal civil rights obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This agreement addresses allegations of discrimination based on national origin, including shared Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, or Arab ancestry.
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Memphis-Shelby County School District resolves compliance review over handling of sexual harassment
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has resolved a compliance review of the Memphis-Shelby County School District, culminating in a resolution agreement aimed at addressing the district’s handling of sexual assault cases involving both students and staff. Memphis-Shelby County is Tennessee's largest school district.
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates over $80 million for low-income student college readiness
The U.S. Department of Education announced today the allocation of more than $80 million in grants to 26 recipients aimed at improving access to postsecondary education for students from low-income backgrounds. These grants are part of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) initiative, which seeks to significantly increase the number of students from low-income backgrounds who are prepared to attend and succeed in postsecondary education.
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Department releases framework for new FAFSA testing period
The U.S. Department of Education today released the framework for the testing period it will use starting October 1, 2024, ahead of making the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available to all students and contributors on or before December 1. The Department’s top priority remains ensuring the FAFSA form is stable and delivers a smooth and secure experience for families, schools, states, and other partners.
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Cardona announces multi-state back-to-school bus tour highlighting educational investments
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 2024 Back to School Bus Tour, scheduled from September 3 to September 6. The tour aims to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts in public education and will include stops in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
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Secretary Cardona addresses Supreme Court filing on SAVE Plan
On August 14, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued a statement regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's recent action involving the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.
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U.S. Department of Education awards over $40 million to boost college completion rates
The U.S. Department of Education announced today the allocation of more than $40 million in grant awards to seven grantees aimed at improving completion rates for underserved students. The grants are provided under the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, which seeks to enhance postsecondary student outcomes such as retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion by leveraging data and implementing evidence-based approaches.
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Secretary Cardona responds to court ruling blocking SAVE plan
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued a statement on August 12, 2024, addressing the recent ruling by the Eighth Circuit Court blocking the Biden-Harris Administration's Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.
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San Diego Unified School District enters agreement following federal civil rights review
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that the San Diego Unified School District in California has entered into a resolution agreement to address violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The agreement also resolves concerns about the district’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Minneapolis Public Schools agrees to address Title IX compliance issues
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today that the Minneapolis Public School District in Minnesota has entered into an agreement to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 concerning its high school athletics programs. The OCR investigation examined whether the district effectively accommodated female students' interests and abilities in interscholastic athletics and provided equal competitive and practice facilities, as well as locker rooms.
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White House names new cohort of HBCU Scholars
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has announced the 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, with 110 students from 77 HBCUs selected for their academic achievements, leadership potential, and community dedication.
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U.S. Department announces phased rollout for new FAFSA form
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will be launched through a new process. Starting on October 1, the Department will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The application will be made available to all students on or before December 1. This decision follows extensive conversations and feedback from thousands of students, institutions, and other stakeholders.
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Drexel University enters resolution agreement over handling of antisemitic discrimination allegations
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that Drexel University in Pennsylvania has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) when responding to allegations of discrimination or harassment based on national origin, including shared Jewish ancestry.
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Biden-Harris administration announces next step towards additional student loan debt relief
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the next step in providing student debt relief to tens of millions of borrowers this fall. Beginning tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Education will email all borrowers with at least one outstanding federally held student loan to provide updates on potential student debt relief. Borrowers have until August 30 to call their servicer and opt out if they do not want this relief.
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