New guidance intended to prevent unequal discipline policies in schools on the basis of students’ race. The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance to help educational institutions…
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President Trump Issues Back to School Message for Students
He urged students to “keep dreaming big and working hard.“ The Department of Education shared a message from President Donald J. Trump for Back to School, 2026: Welcome…
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FCC Chair Proposes Comprehensive Review of Universal Service Fund Administration
The review would be conducted to ensure funding is used for its intended purpose. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr has proposed a comprehensive review of the…
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Guidance released by the department reminds schools of their legal duty to hold predatory staff accountable for their actions. The Department of Education’s (ED) Office for Civil Rights…
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Education Secretary Approves Waiver for Arkansas to Streamline Federal Compliance
Arkansas is now the 21st state to receive Ed-Flex authority, and the 5th state to receive a Returning Education to the States waiver. The U.S. Department of Education has announced…
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Supreme Court Rules States May Exclude Transgender Athletes from Girls’ and Women’s Sports
The decision upheld state laws in West Virginia and Idaho. The Supreme Court found that state laws prohibiting male athletes who identify as transgender from participating in girls’…
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Education and Labor Departments Consider Applications for Civics Grants
Federal funds offered in honor of America’s semi-quincentennial. The Departments of Education and Labor are administering grants through the 2026 Fiscal Year competition for the American History and…
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Second Lady Announces 2nd Annual Summer Reading Challenge
She said that children can choose whatever topics they like. Second Lady Usha Vance has launched her annual summer reading challenge for school children to promote literacy across…
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Education Department Investigates NC School District for Title IX Violations
Congressman Harris thanks the education secretary for responding to his concerns. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the Cabarrus…
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USDA Opens Applications for Rural Business and Telemedicine Grants
The programs support economic development, workforce needs, and technology access in rural communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development announced that applications are open for Rural Business…
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