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 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 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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Education Secretary Responds to “Nation’s Report Card”
The annual report shows the lowest 12th-grade math and reading proficiency since 1992. The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) issued its annual report on student proficiency levels…
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Education Department Finds Denver Public Schools in Violation of Title IX
Federal review cites restroom conversions and district policies as noncompliant with sex-based protections. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determined that Denver Public Schools (the…
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Education Secretary Highlights State-Based Initiatives in Nationwide Tour
She will visit all 50 states to learn from students, educators, and communities about effective local education strategies. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced the “Returning Education…
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Columbia Pays $221 Million to Settle with President’s Administration
The government dismissed its lawsuit alleging violation of anti-discrimination laws. Columbia University announced last week that it has agreed to pay President Trump’s administration $221 million to settle…
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Supreme Court Lift Injunction Against Education Department Layoffs
The legal challenge continues to play out in lower courts. The Supreme Court issued an unsigned decision this past week setting aside a lower court ruling that blocked…
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Federal Agencies Warn Harvard Could Lose Accreditation Over Civil Rights Violations
Education and Health Departments cite violation of federal antidiscrimination laws, notify the accreditor of Harvard’s alleged noncompliance with Title VI. The U.S. Departments of Education and of Health…
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Education Department Refers Native American Mascot Ban to DOJ Civil Rights Office
New York State is accused of violating Title VI by banning Indigenous-themed mascots while allowing others tied to European heritage The U.S. Department of Education has referred the…
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