School discipline, artificial intelligence technology, and workforce transition were addressed. President Donald Trump signed new executive orders this past week to reform the U.S. education system. One order…
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Federal Agencies Launch Title IX Enforcement Team
Education secretary announces Joint Task Force that seeks to expedite investigations and uphold protections for female students. The Departments of Education and Justice recently announced the creation of…
Read MoreEducation Department Reminds Schools of Parental Rights
Secretary states that schools must comply with FERPA and PPRA providing parents access to student records. The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) recently issued…
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Currently, the Department of Education’s primary responsibilities include administering federal funding to schools, enforcing educational laws, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring equal access to quality education for all students. While its role is significant, it does not operate schools directly; rather, it supports state and local education agencies through grants and funding programs.
Read MoreUSDA Freezes Funding to Maine Over Noncompliance with Title IX Revision
The department implements the policy they pledged for noncompliance after reverting Title IX protections to the original definition. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a freeze on U.S.…
Read MoreEducation Department Restores Paused Student Loan Programs
A revised income-driven repayment plan has been implemented for federal student loans. On Wednesday, the Education Department restored certain student loan programs after modifying them according to a…
Read MorePresident Restores Public Student Loan Forgiveness to Original Parameters
He directs the removal of activist organizations from the definition of “public service.” President Donald Trump issued an order this month that restores the Public Student Loan Forgiveness…
Read MoreSenator Announces Legislative Plan to Back President’s Dismantling of Education Department
Senator Cassidy said he agrees “with President Trump that the Department of Education has failed its mission.” Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, chair of the Senate Committee on…
Read MoreRepresentative Raul Grijalva Dies After Battle with Cancer
The 77-year-old congressman represented Arizona’s 7th congressional district. U.S. Representative Raul Grijalva passed away on Thursday after a long battle with lung cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer…
Read MoreHHS Expands Title IX Investigation in Maine
Officials look at principals’ association for allowing biological male students to play in female sports. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights expanded…
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