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Today, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon addressed President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 “Skinny Budget” proposal.
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Education Department eases accreditation process for higher education institutions
The U.S. Department of Education has announced initial efforts to comply with an Executive Order by former President Trump aimed at reforming accreditation processes in higher education.
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Investigation launched into Washington state superintendent's office over Title IX concerns
The Title IX Special Investigations Team (Title IX SIT) has initiated an investigation into the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
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Harvard faces federal investigation into alleged race-based discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review over alleged race-based discrimination within their operations.
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Department of Education investigates discrimination claims against Chicago Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) following allegations of Title VI violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Federal investigation: UPenn violated Title IX in women's athletics
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) breached Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
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Trump issues executive orders on education reforms
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon released statements about President Trump’s recent education-related executive orders.
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Department of Education revises foreign funding enforcement, investigates UC Berkeley
The U.S. Department of Education has decided to shift the enforcement of Section 117 of the Higher Education Act back to the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
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U.S. Department of Education resumes student loan collections, supporting borrowers in repayment
The U.S. Department of Education announced that collections on defaulted federal student loans will resume on May 5th, following a hiatus since March 2020.
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U.S. education department outlines NAEP 2026 schedule and leadership plans
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a statement regarding preparations for the 2026 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation's Report Card.
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Department of Education demands records from Harvard on foreign financial disclosures
The U.S. Department of Education has requested records from Harvard University following a review that uncovered incomplete and inaccurate foreign financial disclosures.
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U.S. Department of Education names new appointees for Trump's education vision
The U.S. Department of Education announced new appointees to support the Trump Administration's educational initiatives, focused on returning education control to the states and reforming higher education.
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Task force statement addresses anti-Semitism issues at Harvard University
Today, the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism released a statement addressing recent issues related to Harvard University.
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U.S. Department of Education refers Maine Title IX case to Justice Department
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has escalated its Title IX investigation into the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) by referring the case to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for enforcement action.
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Education Department announces rulemaking on Higher Education Act programs
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education announced plans to begin negotiated rulemaking on programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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Education Department mandates compliance certification from school districts for federal aid
Today, the U.S. Department of Education instructed state education commissioners overseeing K-12 State Education Agencies (SEAs) to certify compliance with federal antidiscrimination obligations before continuing to receive federal financial aid.
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New Title IX team to streamline investigations, prioritize women's sports protection
Today, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice announced the formation of the Title IX Special Investigations Team.
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Department of Education announces retirement of FSA Chief Denise Carter
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the retirement of Denise Carter, Chief Operating Officer for the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and former Acting U.S. Secretary of Education.
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U.S. Department of Education warns Maine on Title IX compliance issues
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a final warning to the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) regarding its noncompliance with Title IX guidelines.
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Federal review launched on Harvard's contracts, grants amid anti-Semitism concerns
The Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates.
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