The US Department of Education announced efforts to outsource its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies.
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CT delegation scrutinizes ‘big, beautiful’ law’s loan limits for nursing degrees
During a hearing, lawmakers criticized proposed loan caps for students in programs that don’t fall under the ‘professional’ classification.
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Family of Renee Good speaks at forum hosted by Sen. Richard Blumenthal
The unofficial forum was one of several events put on by congressional Democrats over the past year to protest Trump administration actions.
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Trump admin. to officially scrap Biden student loan forgiveness program
Dept. of Ed. would not enroll new borrowers in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, deny any pending applications and place borrowers in the plan into repayment.
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U.S. House punts vote on college-athlete compensation bill
The Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act would bar student-athletes from being recognized as employees.
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Trump’s DEI ban in K-12 schools, higher ed ruled ‘unlawful’ by federal judge
A federal judge struck down the U.S. Education Department’s attempts to do away with diversity, equity and inclusion practices in schools.
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U.S. Education Dept. escalates crackdown on Gaza protests with warning to colleges
The Trump Administration sent letters to 60 colleges and universities, warning of repercussions if they fail “to protect Jewish students.”
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New Secretary Linda McMahon unveils ‘final mission’ for U.S. Department of Education
Incoming Education Sec. Linda McMahon aims to “send education back to the states and empower all parents to choose an excellent education”
