The department looked at the final policy report from the USDA Equity Commission. The U.S. Department of Energy (USDA) held its inaugural National Equity Summit on Friday, where…
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Education Secretary Announces 2024 National Educational Technology Plan
The plan outlines closing divides in the access, design, and use of digital technology. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP):…
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Transportation Agency Issues Guidelines for Catchy Highway Signs
Highway safety officials are concerned about driver distractions. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued new guidelines on the use of clever highway signs. While not banning the use…
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Vice President Says Border Policies Should Focus on Equity
She previously explained that equity “means we all end up in the same place.“ Vice President Harris discussed border security, among other topics, during an interview Monday. She…
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Administration Announces Investment in School Infrastructure
The education department announces funding for two programs. The president’s administration announced an investment of more than $47 million through the U.S. Department of Education (Department) in two…
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HHS Highlights New Research to Avoid Data-Based Discrimination
The director of the study says decisions must be made intentionally to “mitigate and prevent racial and ethnic bias.“ The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) highlighted…
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HUD Report Highlights Importance of Stable Housing for Public Health
President Biden’s administration releases health-action playbook. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) highlighted its many housing programs after President Biden’s administration released its action plan to…
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DHS Updates Language Access Plan
The department adds languages to the online filing portal, receiving community feedback. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its updated language access plan as well as a…
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USDA’s Equity Commission Holds Sixth Public Meeting
The deputy secretary commends the commission’s work. At its sixth public meeting, the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) independent Equity Commission recently discussed the progress being made toward the…
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Treasury Secretary Speaks at Annual Freedman’s Bank Forum
Attendees seek solutions to eliminate discrimination in banking, housing, and lending. The Department of the Treasury hosted the 2023 Freedman’s Bank Forum last week. The gathering included state…
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