The legislation would keep parents in the loop regarding gender transitions. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina introduced the Protect Kids Act on Tuesday. The legislation would deny…
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Secretary Cardona to Launch Bus Tour
First Lady Jill Biden to join for the first two stops. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced that he will begin a week-long, multi-state road trip on Monday,…
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Childhood Literacy Rates Declining in U.S.
The result has been an increase in crime and incarceration. Educators across America are expressing concerns regarding the movement away from phonics-based learning in schools and the decline…
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Education Department Underestimated Cost of Student Loan Program
The problem was reportedly due to flawed assumptions. A Government Accountability Office report shows the Department of Education underestimated the cost of the federal student loan program by…
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The funding will help colleges continue to recover from the pandemic. On Wednesday, the Department of Education awarded the final $198 million to American colleges through the Higher…
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Expansion of Student Loan Relief Programs Proposed
The education secretary announces inclusions for increased debt forgiveness. This week, the Department of Education released a proposal to “expand and improve” student loan discharge programs under the…
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White House Organizing Pandemic Learning Loss Mentorships
Funding for the program covered by the American Rescue Plan. This week, President Biden’s administration announced a new program seeking to pair 250,000 mentors with students who have…
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Education Department Reveals Title IX Expansion Proposal
Protections extended to include transgender. The U.S. Department of Education commemorated the 50th anniversary of the law Title IX on Thursday. Title IX prevents schools from receiving federal…
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Education Department to Cancel All Corinthian Colleges Loans
Determines over a half million students preyed upon by Corinthians Colleges. On Wednesday, the Department of Education announced that they will fully cancel all remaining federal student loans…
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Department of Education Hosts First Mental Health Summit
Part of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act implementation. The Department of Education hosted its first-ever virtual summit for supporting students with mental health disorders and disabilities this week.…
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