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The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched investigations into 45 universities under Title VI, following a February 14 Dear Colleague Letter that reiterated the civil rights obligations of educational...
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Department of Education reduces workforce by nearly half
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a significant reduction in its workforce, affecting nearly half of its employees.
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Department warns universities over compliance with civil rights protections
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued warnings to 60 universities across the United States regarding potential enforcement actions if they fail to meet their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
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Department of Education addresses backlog of antisemitism complaints
Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a new initiative to address the backlog of complaints alleging antisemitic harassment and violence at American institutions of higher education.
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Federal agencies cancel $400M in grants for Columbia University over harassment issues
The Department of Justice, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, and the U.S. General Services Administration have announced the cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia...
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Department investigates D.C. schools over disability discrimination claims
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) regarding potential failures to meet the needs of students with disabilities or special needs.
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Federal agencies launch review into Columbia University's handling of anti-Semitic incidents
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Education (ED), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a comprehensive review of Columbia University's federal contracts and grants.
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Secretary McMahon outlines plans for major changes at the Department of Education
When Linda McMahon took office as Secretary of Education, she embraced the responsibility for overseeing the U.S. Department of Education and supporting over 100 million American children and college students.
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Department of Education criticizes Maine's Title IX compliance
Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued a statement regarding Maine's adherence to Title IX requirements.
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U.S. Department of Education begins phased return to in-person work
Today, the U.S. Department of Education resumed in-person work for over 70% of its workforce.
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U.S. Department of Education launches portal for reporting discrimination in schools
Today, the U.S. Department of Education introduced a new online platform, EndDEI.
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Department of Education releases FAQs on racial preferencing guidance
The U.S. Department of Education has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to its February 14 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL).
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Federal probe launched into allegations against Tumwater School District over Title IX violations
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into the Tumwater School District (TSD) in Washington state.
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U.S. Department of Education appoints key figures to advance Trump’s educational vision
The U.S. Department of Education has announced a new group of political appointees to aid in advancing President Trump's educational objectives, which emphasize parental empowerment and enhanced accountability within American education.
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Senate confirms Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education
Today, the United States Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as the 13th Secretary of Education.
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U.S. Department of Education holds session on Detrans Awareness Day
The U.S. Department of Education hosted a meeting on March 12 in recognition of Detrans Awareness Day.
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Education department releases civil rights data highlighting inequities
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released new civil rights data from the 2021-22 school year, providing insights into students' access to equal educational opportunities in public schools across the nation.
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Biden-Harris Administration concludes major student loan forgiveness initiatives
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced its final measures for student loan forgiveness, approving over $600 million for 4,550 borrowers through the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan and 4,100 individual borrower defense approvals.
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Howard County schools agree to address antisemitic harassment after federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a resolution agreement with Howard County Public Schools in Maryland to address compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Emory University resolves discrimination complaint under Title VI compliance agreement
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a resolution agreement with Emory University in Georgia, addressing concerns of alleged harassment based on national origin, specifically shared Palestinian and/or...
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