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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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U.S. Department of Education finds violations in Virginia school districts over Title IX

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has concluded its investigation into five Northern Virginia school districts, finding them in violation of Title IX due to their policies on gender identity.
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U.S. Department of Education issues new guidelines on artificial intelligence use in schools

Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) providing guidance on using federal grant funds to enhance education through Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Department of Education allocates $250K grant for flood recovery in Texas

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the allocation of $250,000 in Project SERV funding to assist Texas communities affected by severe flooding.
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U.S. Department of Education outlines new provisions under One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the immediate implementation of several higher education provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB).
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U.S. Department of Education announces new appointees under Trump Administration

The U.S. Department of Education has announced new appointees to support the Trump Administration's educational initiatives.
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U.S. Department of Education investigates University of Michigan over foreign funding disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of the General Counsel has initiated an investigation into the University of Michigan concerning foreign funding disclosures.
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U.S. Departments announce partnership for integrated education-workforce system

Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced a new workforce development partnership aimed at creating an integrated federal education and workforce system.
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Secretary McMahon responds to Supreme Court ruling on education reform

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has issued a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to permit the U.S. Department of Education to proceed with its reduction in force and execute President Trump's Executive Order aimed at...
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Department investigates George Mason University over alleged Title VI violations

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into George Mason University (GMU) over allegations of Title VI violations under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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U.S. Department ends taxpayer funding for illegal aliens in educational programs

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the cessation of taxpayer funding for illegal aliens in career, technical, and adult education programs.
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Department of Education restarts student loan interest amid SAVE plan block

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new measure to address fiscal responsibility in federal student loans by restarting interest accrual for borrowers under the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan on August 1, 2025.
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