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Department of Education Announces National HBCU Week Conference Amid Record Investments and New Grant Initiatives
The Department of Education has announced the upcoming National HBCU Week Conference, which will be organized by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The conference, set to take place soon, aims to bring together federal agencies, private sector companies, and philanthropic organizations to discuss ways to improve HBCUs. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and other senior administration officials are expected to deliver remarks during the event.
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New Multi-State Initiative Launched to Reinvent Kindergarten Experience
A new multi-state initiative called the Kindergarten Sturdy Bridge Learning Community has been launched by the US Department of Education (DOE) to reinvent the kindergarten experience. The program aims to transform kindergarten into a platform that addresses the diverse needs of young learners and sets them on a path to success in later school stages.
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AFPI report criticizes DEI programs in American universities, questions alignment with educational objectives
The American Foundation for Policy Initiatives (AFPI) has recently released a comprehensive research report that examines and criticizes the role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs within American universities. The report contends that these programs, often rooted in critical race theory, challenge the core educational values of "truth-seeking and knowledge-dissemination."
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Kvaal: 'Today we are protecting the students who were cheated by Ashford'
The Biden-Harris administration approved $72 million in loan discharges for more than 2,300 former Ashford University students following a lawsuit that exposed the school's misleading recruiting practices.
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Lhamon: 'This resource offers practical guidance to school communities about when federal civil rights laws allow, and sometimes mandate, schools to take actions related to race'
The Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released a 15-page "Dear Colleague" letter on Aug. 24 from Catherine E. Lhamon, assistant secretary for civil rights, offering guidance to schools on creating racially inclusive environments while upholding federal legal boundaries.
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Cardona: 'I’m looking forward to lifting up great models in education and highlighting how our country benefits when we work together to invest in our children'
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is embarking on the "Back to School Bus Tour 2023: Raise the Bar" spotlighting innovative education initiatives across multiple states to elevate student learning and achievement.
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Cardona: 'The SAVE plan is another huge step forward in President Biden's tireless efforts to fix the broken student loan system'
In a major step toward reforming student debt, the Biden-Harris administration announced the launch of the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
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Biden: 'We will use every tool at our disposal to get student loan borrowers the relief they need'
President Joe Biden recently announced the cancellation of student debt for 804,000 borrowers, part of a determined effort to address the student debt crisis, despite anticipated legal challenges from opponents.
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Cardona: 'We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to raise the bar for our students'
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is championing the Raise the Bar initiative as the cornerstone of enhanced academic standards, teacher support and global engagement for today's students.
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Cardona: Apprenticeships are a 'pivotal strategy in our quest to elevate educational standards'
The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have unveiled a series of initiatives intended to bolster registered apprenticeships for educators and invigorate teacher preparation programs.
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Weiser: 'CollegeAmerica knowingly took advantage of students'
The U.S. Department of Education announced $130 million in relief will be distributed for 7,400 CollegeAmerica students who have been affected by widespread misconduct.
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Wright-Gallo: 'We must continue to raise the bar for all children'
To nurture the rights and support of children with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) issued updated policy guidance July 24 pertaining to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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Cardona: 'Our 2023 HBCU Scholars are talented students who embody the culture of excellence and inclusion'
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona praised the exceptional talents and inclusivity of the 2023 HBCU Scholars.
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Department of Education Secretary Cardona: 'For far too long, borrowers fell through the cracks of a broken system that failed to keep accurate track of their progress towards forgiveness.'
Last week, the Department of Education issued a press release announcing plans to forgive over $39 billion in federal student loans for 800,000+ borrowers, providing relief and addressing administrative shortcomings to rectify past injustices.
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Assistant Secretary of Education: 'The shameful underlying facts... of a college professor subjecting his entire class to sexual harassment... are galling and categorically unacceptable'
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on June 28 that a male professor at the Takoma/Silver Spring campus of Montgomery College was terminated as part of the resolution of a sexual harassment investigation.
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Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education: 'More action is needed at every level to reverse decades of educational neglect and to raise the bar for all students.'
Recent data released by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reveals alarming signs of educational risk and setbacks in student achievement and well-being, NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr said.
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Education Department, NASA agree to promote STEM fields to wider diversity of students
The U.S. Department of Education recently signed a memorandum of understanding with NASA to enhance their collaboration in promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to a diverse student population.
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Lhamon: 'OCR remains committed to ensuring nondiscrimination in disciplinary practices'
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the release of a new resource designed to address racial discrimination in student discipline.
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Education's Cardona on PSLF program: 'We must continue doing everything we can to fight for borrowers'
The U.S. Department of Education has approved over $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for more than 615,000 borrowers since October 2021.
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Education's Cardona calls on colleges, universities to 'help accelerate learning and recovery in our K-12 schools'
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a Dear Colleague Letter urging colleges, universities and school districts to collaborate in utilizing FWS or other resources to expand the number of college students supporting K-12 schools and out-of-school time programs.