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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Secretary DeVos Publishes Rule on First Amendment Protections
Institutions infringing on students’ freedoms of speech and religion will jeopardize federal funding. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced the “Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges…
Read MoreSecretary DeVos to Enforce School Academic Testing
Schools should not expect another waiver, she said. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told state leaders the Trump Administration plans to enforce federal standardized testing requirements for K-12 schools…
Read MorePresident’s Student Loan Relief Implemented by Education Secretary
Loan payments now deferred through the end of 2020. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has fully implemented the memorandum signed by President Trump earlier in August extending…
Read MoreFederal District Judge Upholds New Title IX Rule
Regulation requires due process by colleges and universities for accused students. District of Columbia U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols has allowed a recent rule change by the…
Read More“Confucius Institutes” Must Register as Foreign Agents
Their centers are on college campuses in the U.S. and across the world. The State Department announced a move that will require Chinese “Confucius Institutes” to be registered…
Read MoreNew “Rethink Higher Education” Rules in Effect
Protection of religious freedoms holds a prominent place. New regulations based on the Rethink Higher Education agenda put forth by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos went into effect as…
Read MoreLawmakers Want Males in Girls’ Sports
They say Education Department order is discriminatory. A group of 28 lawmakers led by Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal signed a letter demanding that the Department of Education allow…
Read MoreU.S. Presidential Scholars Announced for 2020
Education Secretary names 161 students. Secretary Betsy DeVos recently recognized 161 high school students for accomplishments in the fields of academics, arts, and career and technical education. The…
Read MoreDepartment of Education Rules in Title IX Question
Biological males are not permitted to compete in female sports. The Department of Education ruled last week that allowing biologically male athletes to compete in female events violates…
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