President requests payment suspension through September 2021. The Department of Education has extended the moratorium on student loan payments through the early fall of 2021. The previous student…
Read MoreDepartment of Education
President Signs Series of Executive Orders
He makes his first moves on the pandemic and climate change. President Joe Biden signed fifteen executive orders after his swearing-in and visit to Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday.…
Read More
Education Department Announces Further COVID Funding
Over $54 billion in relief is now available to support reopening K-12 schools. On her last day as the Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos announced emergency relief funding…
Read More
President Names “1776 Commission” Members
Group created with a focus on preserving American history. President Trump named 18 people to the nation’s education system through his “1776 Commission.” They include historians, administration officials,…
Read More
Education Secretary Calls for Focus to Remain on Students
Preparing Department for Biden Administration. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos held a Department meeting with staff members last week. Her remarks focused on the upcoming transition to the…
Read More
Education Department Announces Faith-Based Equal Treatment Rule
Participation in Social Service programs do not endanger legal rights and protections. This week the Department of Education announced a joint final rule, with eight other federal agencies,…
Read More
Title IX Bill Introduced by Representatives
Seeks protection for biologically female student-athletes. Representatives Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii and Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma introduced legislation this week to make Title IX protections specific to female…
Read More
Student Loan Forbearance Period Extended
Education Secretary announces federal student loan relief extended through January 2021. Secretary Betsy DeVos of the Department of Education recently announced the extension of the administrative forbearance for…
Read More
Administration Hosts Rethink Work-Based Learning Event
Education and Labor Departments collaborate on Career Technical and Adult Education. This month, a group of leaders from business, workforce, and education met for a “Rethink Work-Based Learning”…
Read More
Education Secretary Responds to Report Card on 12th Graders
A third or more of high school seniors struggle in math and reading. This past week, the National Center for Education Statistics released the National Assessment of Educational…
Read More