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The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education has reached a resolution agreement with the University of Washington.
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Biden administration grants $4.5 billion debt relief for former Ashford University students
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant financial relief measure for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University.
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James Green named 2025 RISE honoree for contributions as school police officer
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced James Green, a school police officer at Broad Street Elementary School in Butler, Pennsylvania, as the 2025 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) honoree.
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Lehigh University agrees to resolve civil rights compliance issues
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a resolution agreement with Lehigh University in Pennsylvania to ensure the institution complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces new measures for student loan forgiveness
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new measures to forgive federal student loans, impacting public servants, borrowers with disabilities, and those who attended colleges found guilty of misconduct.
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Education department finds no civil rights violation at UCLA over antisemitism claims
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has concluded an investigation into a complaint against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), regarding alleged antisemitic harassment in 2018.
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U.S. Department announces winners of first Postsecondary Success Recognition Program
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the winners of its inaugural Postsecondary Success Recognition Program (PSRP).
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Johns Hopkins resolves civil rights complaint over shared ancestry discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a resolution agreement with Johns Hopkins University in Maryland.
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Baker College fined $2.5M for misleading job placement claims
The U.S. Department of Education has announced a settlement with Baker College following an investigation by the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA).
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Rutgers resolves discrimination complaints related to shared ancestry
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced the resolution of three complaints against Rutgers University.
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Education department sets new rules for distance learning data reporting
The U.S. Department of Education has announced new regulations aimed at enhancing the reporting of distance education and revising how institutions calculate the return of federal financial aid when a student withdraws.
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Secretary Cardona honors Jimmy Carter's legacy in education
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released a statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.
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University of California resolves discrimination complaints with federal oversight
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education has announced a resolution agreement with the University of California.
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University of Cincinnati resolves discrimination complaint with federal education office
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a resolution agreement with the University of Cincinnati to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Green Bay school district agrees on steps following Title IX compliance review
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that the Green Bay Area Public School District in Wisconsin has entered into a resolution agreement to address compliance issues related to Title IX.
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Biden-Harris Administration approves significant student debt relief for public service workers
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an additional $4.28 billion in student loan relief for nearly 55,000 public service workers.
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Fall River Joint Unified resolves discrimination probe by U.S Education Department
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has concluded an investigation into the Fall River Joint Unified School District in California.
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Philadelphia School District resolves harassment issues following federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced an agreement with the School District of Philadelphia to address compliance issues related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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White House discusses strategies with leaders on tackling chronic absenteeism
The White House and the U.S. Department of Education co-hosted a roundtable on Tuesday to address chronic absenteeism in schools.
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Education Department reopens PAYE and ICR student loan repayment plans
The U.S. Department of Education has reopened two student loan repayment plans, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR), to provide borrowers with more options for managing their payments.
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