#education-department

#education-department

The Biden administration has officially withdrawn student debt relief proposals, impacting millions, amid legal challenges and further evaluations of regulatory changes.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating universities over transgender athlete participation following Trump's executive order.

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.

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

Tracey Collins retired amid an investigation into claims of her no-show job at NYC's Department of Education.

Millions of student loan borrowers are affected by the halting of the SAVE loan forgiveness program, facing uncertainty amidst ongoing legal battles against student loan cancellation efforts.

A federal appeals court prevents the Education Department from implementing parts of the new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, due to legal challenges.

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

The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs.

The DOGE team is using AI to analyze sensitive data at the Education Department for efficiency and budget reduction efforts.

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

Elon Musk's team is reshaping the Education Department, focusing on efficiency and potentially leading to significant staff reductions.

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.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks new federal protections for transgender students, allowing state challenges to prevail until legal disputes are resolved.

The Department of Education is pushing for the removal of records awarded to trans women in high school and college sports.

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 proceeding with student-loan forgiveness plan, providing relief to over 30 million borrowers.

Biden's final student-loan forgiveness action includes $600 million relief for defrauded borrowers and those on income-based repayment plans.

The Biden administration is canceling $6.1 billion in federal student debt for 317,000 former attendees of The Art Institutes.

The Education Department is forgiving $4.5 billion in loans for over 260,000 borrowers from Ashford University due to deceptive practices.

The Education Department's new proposal aims to relieve student debt for borrowers facing significant financial hardships.

The Department of Education has withdrawn two proposed plans for student debt relief, focusing instead on existing priorities and managing repayment transitions.

Americans with student debt to receive email on potential debt relief options.

A federal judge allows the Biden administration to temporarily resume the student debt relief program for 27 million borrowers amid ongoing legal challenges.

President Biden to address rise in antisemitism during U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum event.

Lawmakers voted to include a broad definition of antisemitism in federal civil rights law to protect Jewish students and hold colleges accountable.

Education Secretary addresses threats against Jewish students and ongoing investigations into harassment complaints.

Guidance on complying with federal civil rights law for colleges and universities amid antiwar protests and antisemitic incidents.

Education Secretary condemns antisemitism protests at colleges as unacceptable.