Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights
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Administration Notifies Public Service Workers of Student Debt Relief
77,700 borrowers approved for a total of $5.8 billion in forgiven loans The Department of Education announced this month that an additional $5.8 billion in federal student loans…
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Education Department Announces Progress on FAFSA Improvements
Secretary says technical updates will not impact implementation timelines. The U.S. Department of Education provided updates on the progress of the 2024–25 Better FAFSA implementation, emphasizing a commitment…
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Education Secretary Details Save Plan Student Loan Forgiveness
State-by-state breakdown published by the department. President Biden’s administration released state-specific details on the forgiveness of $1.2 billion in student loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers through the SAVE…
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President’s Administration Hosts Youth Policy Summit
Interagency summit fosters dialogue to shape policies benefiting America’s youth. The Department of Education hosted the inaugural interagency Youth Policy Summit with nearly 90 young people in attendance…
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Education Department Reaches Settlement over Student Aid Violations
College consistently breached testing regulations to enhance enrollment and gain student loan funds. The U.S. Department of Education has reached a settlement with the for-profit school International Education…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Announces 2024 National Educational Technology Plan
The plan outlines closing divides in the access, design, and use of digital technology. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP):…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Announces Grants for High School Career Programs
Funding will go to schools demonstrating promising work transition strategies. The Department of Education announced 19 new grant awards to foster career development programs between high schools and…
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Education Department Resource Encourages Safe Gun Storage
Officials hope school advocacy will curb child deaths by firearm. The Department of Education’s Technical Assistance Center released a new resource for U.S. schools on Thursday, outlining ways…
Read MoreStudent Loan Debt Relief Offered to Borrowers in SAVE Program
Education Department provides debt forgiveness to those who borrowed $12k or less at least 10 years ago. The Department of Education announced that it will be providing loan…
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