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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Labor Department Announces Grants for Homeless Veterans Employment
The funding supports job training and reintegration services. The Department of Labor recently announced $23 million in grant funding through the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program to support organizations…
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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 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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Education Department Announces Prevention of Over $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud
FSA has stopped artificial intelligence from posing as students and thwarted international organized crime. The Department of Education announced that they prevented $1 billion in Federal Student Aid…
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Education Department Launches Portal for University Reporting of Foreign Funding
The updated system aims to improve transparency regarding foreign funding disclosure. The Department of Education has announced a new foreign funding reporting portal for postsecondary educational institutions, citing…
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Civics in Education
In a recent study, only 70% of Adults in America could list all 3 branches of government. In a democracy, the strength of self-governance depends on more than just casting a ballot. It depends on a populace that understands what government is, why it exists, and how its institutions function.
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