Funding will help colleges address safety concerns. The Department of Education announced the awarding of grants to three additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These universities experienced…
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Rule Published for Religious Freedom in Social Services
Federal departments propose rulemaking to clarify religious rights. Nine federal agencies proposed a new rule to restore religious liberty protections for those who use social services. The proposition…
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Education Secretary Proposes Reducing Student Loan Debt
The president’s loan forgiveness program awaits its day in court. The Department of Education announced a new proposal to cut student loan payments on undergraduate loans by half…
Read MoreED, DOJ, and HHS Give Sexual Violence Education Report
Interagency Task Force presents to Congress for the first time. The Interagency Task Force on Sexual Violence in Education presented its first report to Congress this week. The…
Read MoreCommerce, Labor, Education Forge New Partnership
Collaboration is intended to strengthen the flow between education and stable careers. The Department of Education announced the launch of the Unlocking Career Success initiative, a partnership between…
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First Lady Attends Apprenticeship Week Kick-off
Secretaries of labor, education, and commerce also participate in Chicago. First Lady Jill Biden joined Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Secretary of…
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Education Department Resolves Gender Discrimination Complaint
Oregon school district is required to provide equally for boys’ and girls’ teams. The Office for Civil Rights for the Department of Education resolved an investigation into the…
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HUD Awards $84 Million to Address Youth Homelessness
Programs include rehousing, transitional housing, and host homes. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $84 million to create systems that end youth homelessness…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Responds to Low Student Test Scores
No notable improvement was shown in any state. The Department of Education released the “Nation’s Report Card” on Monday which shows that test scores have experienced the largest…
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Federal Agencies Enter Agreement on Tribal Sovereignty
Interior leads a dozen departments in a memorandum supporting Native Americans. The Department of the Interior entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with 11 other federal departments this…
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