It is the first time a first lady from any nation has presided over the council. First Lady Melania Trump presided over the United Nations Security Council meeting…
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Education Department Urges Colleges to Strengthen Student Loan Default Prevention
Department guidance outlines institutional responsibilities under federal aid rules as nonpayment rates rise. The U.S. Department of Education recently issued updated guidance reminding colleges and universities of their…
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Education Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Portland Public Schools
The Office of Civil Rights is reviewing allegations that student support initiatives violate Title VI. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an…
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Labor Department Releases National AI Literacy Framework
Guidance outlines core content areas and principles for workforce training. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration published a national framework intended to guide artificial intelligence…
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Education Department Investigates Student Data Privacy Practices
The inquiry examines FERPA compliance in voting-related research. The U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department’s) Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) opened investigations into Tufts University (Tufts) and the…
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VA Expands Hiring for Veteran Employment Support Program
The agency seeks counselors for nationwide vocational services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it is hiring more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists to…
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Multi-State Truck Safety Operation Removes Unqualified Drivers from Roads
Federal and state agencies conduct coordinated enforcement effort. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the first phase of Operation SafeDRIVE, a coordinated enforcement and education initiative conducted…
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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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Labor Secretary Continues “America At Work” Tour
Her stops focus on energy, agriculture, and apprenticeship development. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently visited West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee as part of her nationwide “America at Work“…
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USDA Opens Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program
The initiative supports students pursuing agriculture-related careers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program, which provides scholarships and internships for…
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