U.S. Department of Education
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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 a directed investigation into Haverford College following allegations that the institution failed to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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The U.S. Department of Education has released new guidance to state and local education agencies on how to provide equitable services for private school students more efficiently under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Oxford, Mississippi as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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The U.S. Department of Education has withdrawn guidance from the previous administration that permitted Federal Work Study (FWS) funds to be used for student participation in certain political activities.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Oklahoma City and Tulsa as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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The U.S. Department of Education has placed five Northern Virginia school districts—Alexandria City Public Schools, Arlington Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, Loudoun County Public Schools, and Prince William County Public Schools—on...
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The U.S. Department of Education has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at changing eligibility requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon began her Returning Education to the States Tour in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Little Rock, Arkansas as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Knoxville, Tennessee as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon attended a beta testing event for the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) have started investigations into four Kansas school districts: Topeka Public Schools, Shawnee Public Schools, Olathe Public Schools, and...
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of the “Returning Education to the States” Tour, a nationwide initiative aimed at gathering input from students, teachers, and school leaders on effective education models.
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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has begun an investigation into Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) following allegations of anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination against Jewish students.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has directed the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to begin collecting new data from colleges and universities regarding race discrimination in admissions.
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Nicholas Kent has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 15th Under Secretary of Education.
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Wagner College has agreed to a Resolution Agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to address concerns about its compliance with Title IX, following an investigation into the college’s athletic policies.
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Nicholas Kent was sworn in as the 15th Under Secretary of Education following confirmation by the United States Senate.
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The U.S. Department of Education has approved Missouri’s plan to pilot a new statewide assessment program for reading, language arts, and mathematics.
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The U.S. Department of Education has issued a letter to chief state school officers encouraging them to use existing statutory flexibilities and seek waivers from certain federal requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).