Secretary McMahon says they are “cutting through layers of red tape” as some programs and employees are transferred to other U.S. departments. The Department of Education announced six new…
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Education Department to Overhaul Federal Student Loan Rules
RISE Committee reaches agreement on regulatory changes required under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The U.S. Department of Education recently finished negotiating rulemaking on student loan reforms…
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President’s Administration Reaches Agreement with Cornell University
Departments of Justice, Education, and Health finalize settlement addressing discrimination concerns and research funding oversight. The Departments of Justice (DOJ), Education, and Health and Human Services (HHS) have…
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Education Department Updates Student Loan Forgiveness Program Rule
The change blocks access to the PSLF program for employers who engage in illegal or discriminatory activities. President Donald Trump’s administration released a new rule for the Public…
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Federal Settlement Reinstates Student Loan Forgiveness for Millions
Education Department to cancel billions in debt after lawsuit brought by teachers’ union. The U.S. Department of Education agreed to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loan…
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Education Secretary Appoints New Chair and Members to NAGB
A state representative has been chosen to head the board overseeing the Nation’s Report Card. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has appointed Tennessee State Representative Mark White as chair…
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Education Department Distributes Funding for American History Program
Funds civics literacy ahead of the 250th birthday of the United States The Department of Education announced over $153 million in grant awards this week for civics programs…
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Education Department Proposes New Learning and Career Readiness Grants
Public comment opens on plans to strengthen instruction and expand workforce pathways. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently announced two new proposed priorities for the Department of…
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Education Department Begins Enforcement Action Against Fairfax County Schools
A high school social worker facilitated an abortion for a student without notifying parents. The Department of Education announced the initiation of enforcement action, under the Protection of…
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Education Department Announces the America 250 Civics Education Coalition
The coalition brings together federal officials and national organizations to coordinate civics programs ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the…
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