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The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has informed chief state school officers about the flexibility available in federal formula funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to...
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On March 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) directed at Chief State School Officers and Superintendents in schools receiving federal funds.
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Today, the Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a statement acknowledging Columbia University's actions to address the situation at hand.
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The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has initiated an investigation into the Maine Department of Education.
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The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has reopened the online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and loan consolidation.
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The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the California Department of Education for alleged breaches of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).
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The U.S. Department of Education has taken action to revoke waivers granted to colleges and universities in California and Oregon.
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The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated investigations into the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools District 299, and Deerfield Public Schools District 109.
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Today, the Department of Education (ED), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) acknowledged Columbia University's recent measures to comply with preconditions set by the Joint Task...
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The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into Portland Public Schools and the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) over alleged Title IX violations.
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The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) is not in compliance with Title IX regulations.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited three schools in Florida to observe the impact of the state's school choice programs on students and communities.
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The U.S. Department of Education announced today that over 8 million Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for the 2025-26 academic year have been submitted and processed.
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Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Vertex Partnership Academies, a charter school located in the Bronx, New York.
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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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The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a significant reduction in its workforce, affecting nearly half of its employees.
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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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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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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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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.