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Recent News About U.S. Department of Education
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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.
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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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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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Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued a statement regarding Maine's adherence to Title IX requirements.
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education resumed in-person work for over 70% of its workforce.
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education introduced a new online platform, EndDEI.
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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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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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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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Today, the United States Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as the 13th Secretary of Education.
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The U.S. Department of Education hosted a meeting on March 12 in recognition of Detrans Awareness Day.
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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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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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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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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...