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Boston.com
1 week ago
US news

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers

The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago
Education

Education Department provides new guidance on antisemitism

Guidance on complying with federal civil rights law for colleges and universities amid antiwar protests and antisemitic incidents. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Biden to Condemn Antisemitism at Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony

President Biden to address rise in antisemitism during U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum event. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

House passes new bill to codify antisemitism definition

Lawmakers voted to include a broad definition of antisemitism in federal civil rights law to protect Jewish students and hold colleges accountable. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

Debts canceled for 317,000 former Art Institutes students

The Education Department will eliminate $6.1 billion in loans for Art Institute students from 2004 to 2017 through borrower defense program. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Education

Biden Cancels $6B in Debt for Former Students of the Art Institutes

The Biden administration will cancel $6 billion in student loans for Art Institutes attendees due to fraud and deceit, erasing loans for 317,000 individuals. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests

The Biden administration will provide free COVID tests to schools starting in December.
Over 1.6 billion COVID tests have been sent directly to various organizations over the last two years.
School closures and new COVID variants remain a concern during the pandemic. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
Education

Several Schools Under Investigation for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish, Muslim Students

The Education Department is investigating several schools over reports of harassment against Jewish and Muslim students.
The schools are under investigation for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
6 months ago
Education

Eric Adams axes $547 million from NYC Education Department budget, more cuts on the way

New York City's Education Department will cut nearly $550 million from its budget this year as part of citywide reductions.
The cuts will impact programs and positions that directly affect students.
The department could face up to $2.1 billion in cuts in total. [ more ]
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