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Recent News About U.S. Department of Education
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Secretary Cardona addresses Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action anniversary
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued a statement today ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling on college affirmative action programs.
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Education Secretary responds to court rulings affecting SAVE Plan
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued a statement on June 25, 2024, regarding recent rulings by district courts in Missouri and Kansas that impact the Biden-Harris Administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.
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Lafayette College resolves complaint over handling antisemitic allegations
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that Lafayette College has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when addressing allegations of discrimination or harassment based on shared ancestry, including Jewish ancestry.
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Biden-Harris Administration awards over $44 million to improve rural postsecondary education
The U.S. Department of Education announced today the allocation of over $44.5 million in grants under the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) program. These funds aim to enhance postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion rates among rural students by developing high-quality career pathways aligned with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors.
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Education Department releases resources on protecting disabled students' civil rights
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released three new resources today, providing information for students, parents and families, and schools on the civil rights of students with sickle cell disease, epilepsy, and cancer. This release coincides with World Sickle Cell Day and National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week.
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U.S. Department resolves nine discrimination complaints against CUNY
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the resolution of nine pending complaints against the City University of New York (CUNY), its Central Office, and several CUNY colleges: Hunter College, CUNY School of Law, Brooklyn College, Queens College, and Baruch College. These resolutions address discrimination concerns from the academic year 2019-2020 onward.
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Education department seeks input on expanding loan forgiveness for early childhood educators
The U.S. Department of Education will issue a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the operational aspects of potentially expanding Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for workers in early childhood education (ECE) settings.
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Secretary Cardona comments on OCR's resolution agreements with two universities
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released a statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) entering into resolution agreements with the University of Michigan and the City University of New York concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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University resolves complaints alleging antisemitic discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a resolution agreement with the University of Michigan to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when addressing allegations of discrimination or harassment, including those based on shared Jewish ancestry and shared Palestinian or Muslim ancestry.
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Department appoints Jeremy Singer as executive advisor for FAFSA
The U.S. Department of Education announced today the appointment of Jeremy Singer as FAFSA Executive Advisor in the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA). Singer will lead the overall strategy for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and drive technology innovation to enhance FSA’s technical and operational capabilities.
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U.S. Department of Education announces champions for Engage Every Student program
The U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions, honoring 13 non-profit organizations and city municipalities across the country. These entities, working in partnership with local schools, are recognized for their efforts to expand access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
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Mayorkas: 'Government has few responsibilities more important than ensuring the safety of our communities – especially our children'
The Biden-Harris administration, in collaboration with multiple U.S. departments, launched an awareness campaign for school safety, aiming to equip schools with resources through SchoolSafety.gov for the upcoming academic year.
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Cardona: 'Grant programs represent opportunities for our nation’s most inclusive and diverse colleges'
The U.S. Department of Education unveiled grants to bolster Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority-Serving Institutions and student success, reinforcing equitable education initiatives and research infrastructure.
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Cardona: EDU's new chief of staff 'dedicated to ensuring our federal policies lead to tangible progress for our nation's students'
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has appointed a new chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Education.
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Cardona: Biden administration 'will never stop fighting for borrowers'
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released a statement in which he expressed disappointment in the June 30 Supreme Court ruling striking down President Joe Biden's student-loan relief plan. He also stated the EDU is determined to help borrowers through a regulatory process.
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Cardona: 'There is nothing more valuable than investing in our students' health'
A public school district in Colorado is providing free mental health services to students district-wide. Jefferson County Public Schools is using federal Covid funding to pay for the services.
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EDU's Lhamon: 'Congress promises every student a right to fully participate in educational programs without harassment based on sex'
A public school district in Wisconsin has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to settle violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
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McGinnis: ‘FGI will continue its pursuit of the truth’ through lawsuit regarding CRT
The Functional Government Initiative announced filing of a transparency lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for withholding records regarding critical race theory.
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Cardona: 'We live in a society where kids are learning gun safety drills before they learn how to read'
In a significant move toward advancing President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced additional measures to promote investments and efforts in gun safety.
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Cardona: Education focuses on 'strengthening and revitalizing Native languages'
The U.S. Department of Education unveiled a significant investment of more than $8 million in grant funding to enhance educational opportunities for Native American students.