#education-department

#education-department

The outage on StudentAid.gov highlights the risks of drastic personnel cuts in the Department of Education.

Collections on defaulted student loans have resumed after a five-year pause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Biden administration plans major student loan discharges but faces legal challenges from Republican-led states.

The Education Department is accused of improperly granting DOGE access to sensitive student-loan borrower data, prompting a lawsuit and investigation.

Trump is resuming collections on defaulted student loans, reinstating penalties including withholding federal benefits.

The University of Pennsylvania is under investigation for violating Title IX by allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports.

The Trump administration is investigating civil rights violations regarding transgender athletes competing in women's sports at certain universities and leagues.

The Education Department is reverting to Trump-era policies on Title IX, affecting schools' liability in sexual misconduct cases and due process for accused students.

Education and Justice Departments are forming a special investigations team to expedite Title IX investigations addressing numerous complaints.

The Education Department is investigating UC Berkeley for potentially incomplete disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts, particularly from China.

Harvard accused of incompleteness in foreign gifts disclosures.

Education Department seeks compliance records from Harvard due to alleged inaccuracies.

University faces potential scrutiny over foreign relationships and tax status.

Procurement changes intended to support minority- and women-owned businesses have had limited impact, with contracting rates remaining very low.

New York City's school metal detector program has halted due to broken scanners, affecting security protocols and causing delays for students.

Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Education Department, marking a significant moment for conservatives.

Trump defends the Massapequa Chiefs logo, arguing for heritage preservation amid legal challenges regarding its use of Indigenous imagery.

Trump administration exploring cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, with potential closure under consideration.

Trump's administration emphasizes government transparency but fails to deliver complete information on terminated contracts and grants.

Trump signed an order to begin dismantling the Education Department, citing poor test scores, although Congress holds the power to actually eliminate it.

The court ruled against blocking Musk's team from Education Department data, citing a lack of evidence for irreparable harm to students.

Democrats oppose Elon Musk's DOGE accessing Education Department systems, fearing misuse of personal data and potential privatization of government functions.

The Education Department announced a delay in the federal student aid application form for the 2025-26 academic year due to persisting technical problems.

Education Department leadership failed to manage deadlines and underestimated technical issues during the FAFSA overhaul, severely impacting students' ability to apply for financial aid.

FAFSA completion rates show significant improvement, recovering from a 30% lag earlier this year to just 2.5% behind last year.

The Education Department may shift from human call centers to AI chatbots to reduce costs amid ongoing federal budget cuts.

FAFSA form for 2025-2026 to be tested with volunteer students before full release, aiming to improve application process.

The government's investigation found significant mismanagement in the FAFSA rollout, leading to delays and technical issues.

Trump appoints Linda McMahon to lead Education Department, indicating her significant role in his administration.

Linda McMahon's confirmation is delayed due to her education-related financial interests requiring divestment to prevent conflict of interest.

The Education Department is informing student-loan borrowers about its debt relief plan and the opt-out deadline.