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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona praised the exceptional talents and inclusivity of the 2023 HBCU Scholars.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.