74,000 borrowers who have worked at least ten years in public service receive federal student loan forgiveness. President Biden announced that another $5 billion in student loan debt…
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Administration Announces Investment in School Infrastructure
The education department announces funding for two programs. The president’s administration announced an investment of more than $47 million through the U.S. Department of Education (Department) in two…
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Education Department Expands University Discrimination Investigation
The department began the probe in November regarding student protection and free speech. The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the rise of harassment and discrimination on college…
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Federal Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon University
The agency alleges the school was deceptive in its advertising and marketing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued Grand Canyon University, the nation’s largest Christian university, charging…
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Report Shows 40% of Student Loan Borrowers Not Making Payments
Education Department states that 9 million federal student loan borrowers missed their October payment. Federal student loan payments, that were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, resumed as of…
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Legislation Introduced Extending Pell Grants to Short-Term Workforce Programs
House bill would allow students to use grants for training in the trades. A bipartisan group of representatives in the House recently introduced legislation that would allow students…
Read MoreAdministration Approves $4.8 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation
While a bill to repeal the president’s SAVE plan passes in the House of Representatives. President Biden’s administration approved the cancellation of $4.8 billion in federal student loan…
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Education Department Addresses Student Mental Health
The federal department partnered with education officials to highlight the people and resources available. The U.S. Department of Education, along with the National Association of State Boards of…
Read MoreEducation Department Investigates Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Harassment
Secretary Cardona announces K-12 schools and colleges have reported incidents. The Education Department announced a list of colleges and grade schools that are being investigated after complaints were…
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Education Department Launches Ad Campaign for Teaching Profession
Secretary Cardona says the Public Service Announcements support diversity as part of the “Raise the Bar” effort. The Department of Education recently launched an ad campaign to encourage…
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