New committee to review accreditor recognition, costs, and student outcome measures. The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to convene a negotiated rulemaking committee focused on higher education…
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Education Department Finds CA Violated Parents’ Rights Under FERPA Law
Secretary McMahon says that the state’s education department “egregiously abused its authority.“ The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) found that the California Department of…
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House Passes Remainder of 2026 Fiscal Year Government Funding
The minibus measures now go to the Senate for consideration. The House of Representatives passed bills this week to fund the remainder of the federal government, including the…
Read MoreEducation Department Delays Involuntary Student Loan Collections
The pause allows rollout of revised federal repayment options. The U.S. Department of Education (The Department) recently announced a temporary delay in involuntary collections (income-driven repayment (IDR) plan)…
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Education Department Opens Title IX Investigations in Multiple States
The Office of Civil Rights is reviewing complaints surrounding athletic participation policies at K–12 districts, colleges, and state agencies. The U.S. Department of Education’s (The Department) Office for…
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Education Department Announces Tribal Consultation on Indian Education Agreements
Federal agencies seek input on interagency coordination affecting Native students. The Department of Education announced a February 10, 2026, consultation in Washington, D.C., inviting Tribal leaders to provide…
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Education Department Initiates a Nationwide Workforce Development Competition
The initiative encourages states to build integrated Talent Marketplaces. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the launch of the Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge, a nationwide effort…
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Education Department Awards $256 Million in Literacy Grants
The funding highlights evidence-based instruction and expanded state leadership. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced $256 million in new Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grants directed at…
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Education Department Announces Review of Brown University for Possible Security Violations
The investigation is the result of department concerns in the aftermath of the shooting on Brown’s campus. The Department of Education announced its intention to review Brown University’s…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Makes More School Visits on “History Rocks!“ Tour
She continued to highlight the importance of civics education and teaching students the importance of their participation in forming the nation’s future. This month, Education Secretary Linda McMahon…
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