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Education department urges schools to adopt cell phone use guidelines
The U.S. Department of Education has urged states, districts, and schools to establish policies for student use of personal devices in educational settings.
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Norwin School District agrees to measures following OCR investigation into racial harassment
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that Norwin School District in Pennsylvania has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision follows an investigation into allegations of racial harassment within the district.
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Education Secretary appoints new members to National Assessment Governing Board
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced the appointment of six education leaders to the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees the Nation's Report Card. The new members include Danielle Gonzales and Jared Solomon, while four current members have been reappointed.
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Department announces over $67 million for school diversity initiatives
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the allocation of over $67 million in new grants aimed at promoting school diversity and educational equity. This includes $65.4 million for 12 new Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) awards and $1.7 million for two new Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Grant Program (FDS) awards.
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Education department announces new cohort for FAFSA beta testing program
The U.S. Department of Education announced the organizations selected for the 2025-26 FAFSA beta testing. The initial phase, Beta 1, begins on October 1 with a small group of students recruited by six community-based organizations (CBOs) submitting their FAFSA forms. This phase will continue through the first half of October.
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Muhlenberg College resolves antisemitism investigation with U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that Muhlenberg College has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when addressing allegations of harassment based on shared ancestry.
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Española Public Schools agrees to measures addressing compliance issues with Title IX
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that Española Public Schools in New Mexico has entered into a resolution agreement to address violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. These violations pertain to the district's response to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, involving students and employees.
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Jefferson County Public Schools resolves race discipline compliance review
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has concluded a compliance review of Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. The review investigated whether the school district discriminated against African American students by disciplining them more frequently and harshly than similarly situated white students.
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Ann Arbor schools resolve civil rights issues over discrimination against Muslim/Arab Palestinian students
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan has entered into a resolution agreement to address compliance concerns identified by OCR. These concerns relate to the district's obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically regarding its response to a hostile environment for students based on shared Muslim/Arab Palestinian ancestry.
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U.S. Department recognizes 356 national blue ribbon schools
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the recognition of 356 schools as part of the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools. This honor is given to schools that demonstrate high academic performance or make significant progress in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.
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Secretary Cardona speaks on book bans at MLK Library symposium
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently addressed the issue of book bans at the "Shelved Voices" symposium held at the MLK Library. The event highlighted the impact of book censorship on students and communities.
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Thomas N. Flagg appointed chief information officer at U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten today announced the appointment of Thomas N. Flagg as chief information officer at the U.S. Department of Education, effective October 6. Flagg succeeds Luis R. Lopez, who served as the Department’s CIO from December 2022 until this year.
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Biden-Harris administration awards nearly $50 million to Hispanic-serving institutions
The U.S. Department of Education announced today the awarding of nearly $50 million to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to support Hispanic and Latino students, as well as the colleges and universities preparing them for future opportunities.
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Secretary highlights contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month reception
Thank you, Kevin, for that introduction.
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Secretary Cardona celebrates historic investments at 2024 HBCU Week Conference
Secretary Cardona opened the 2024 HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia, celebrating record investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In his address, he acknowledged the contributions of Dr. Dietra Trent and praised the leadership of college presidents.
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Biden-Harris administration awards funds to diversify educator workforce
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that it is awarding grants to eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) under the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program (Hawkins) and the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP). Additionally, an award will be made to establish a National Technical Assistance Center to Diversify the Workforce Serving Children with Disabilities.
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Biden-Harris administration awards educational grants to diversify teaching workforce
The U.S. Department of Education announced today the awarding of grants to eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) under the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program (Hawkins) and the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP). Additionally, an award will be made to establish a National Technical Assistance Center to Diversify the Workforce Serving Children with Disabilities.
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U.S. Department of Education releases new resources for addressing sex discrimination under updated Title IX
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released two new resources to assist schools in complying with the 2024 amendments to Title IX Regulations, which became effective on August 1, 2024. These resources aim to clarify and update obligations related to Title IX coordinator duties and prohibitions on sex discrimination based on pregnancy or related conditions, as well as parental, family, or marital status.
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Legacy Traditional Schools agrees on Title VI compliance following OCR review
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today that Legacy Traditional Schools (LTS), a network of 22 charter schools in Arizona, has entered into a resolution agreement to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The agreement mandates LTS to provide language assistance to national origin minority students and parents with limited English proficiency (LEP) to ensure their meaningful access to the school's programs and activities.
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Department of Education releases new resources to aid compliance with amended Title IX regulations
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released two new resources to assist schools in complying with the 2024 amendments to Title IX Regulations, which took effect on August 1, 2024. These resources aim to clarify and update obligations related to Title IX coordinator duties and prohibitions on sex discrimination based on pregnancy or related conditions, as well as parental, family, or marital status.