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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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”…
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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…
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Seeks to equip parents and guardians with digital tools for tailored learning experience. The U.S. Department of Education announced last week the release of the new Parent and…
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Education Secretary Announces Grants for Tribal and Charter Schools
Funding supports school choice and increased education options. Last week, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced 40 new grants that total $24 million for the expansion of education…
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Education Secretary Launches Investigation of Princeton
Discrimination inquiry made after university acknowledged racism on campus. Princeton joined a number of organizations, in the wake of continuing racial protests around the country, that publicly acknowledge…
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