Lists steps to correct student loans’ “longstanding failures.” The Department of Education recently released multiple action steps it will be taking to address the issue of America’s student…
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U.S. Forgives 40,000 Student Loans
Aid provided to 3.6 million more. The Department of Education has canceled student loan debt for 40,000 people. In addition, the department has offered credits to help another…
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Education Department Opens Teaching Grant Applications
Program intended to address national teacher shortage. The U.S. Department of Education announced the establishment of the SEED (Supporting Effective Educator Development) grant program on Thursday. The program…
Read MoreEducation Department Expands College Debt Cancellation
100,000 more people are now eligible. The Department of Education announced this month that 100,000 additional people are now eligible for student loan debt cancellation. Changes made to…
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Vice President Harris to Deliver Remarks at Selma
Will be joined by other leaders to mark historic date. The White House announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will be flying to Selma, Alabama, on Sunday to…
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Education Secretary Comments on Updated CDC Guidelines
Encourages schools to continue working with local health officials After the CDC announced new guidelines for moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released…
Read MoreDepartment of Education Updates College Scorecard Tool
Announcement made at Community College National Legislative Summit The College Scorecard is an online tool provided by the U.S. Department of Education that compiles data from colleges across…
Read MoreSecretary Cardona Lays Out Education Game Plan
Looking beyond the pandemic. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona gave an address last week that outlined his vision for educational leadership moving forward. He stressed that merely…
Read MoreEducation Department Approves Vermont School Funding
Final state approved for ESSER funds. The U.S. Department of Education received proposals from every U.S. state and territory in June of last year to receive federal funding…
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Education Department Releases Grant for Family Training
Programs are to encourage parental participation in school and student life. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education opened applications for the Statewide Family Engagement Centers program. The…
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