Justices decide that IDEA Act does not preclude a lawsuit. The Supreme Court ruled this week that a deaf student could sue his school district for damages for…
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Parents Bill of Rights Introduced in House
The largest teachers’ union opposes the legislation. Representative Elise Stefanik of New York was among members of the House of Representatives to introduce the “Parents Bill of Rights.”…
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Education Department Invests in Student Mental Health
Funding will increase access to school-based services for high-need districts. The Department of Education recently announced that $188 million will be awarded to 170 school districts to increase…
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First Lady Travels to Africa
She will visit two countries over five days. First Lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia, starting her visit to the African continent. Before her initial meeting with the…
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CDC promotes HHS LGBTQ Resource for Schools
The voluntary assessment tool published in 2020 by the Department of Health and Human Services was meant to guide schools as they evaluate the health and safety of…
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New Members Appointed to USDA/1890 Task Force
Strengthens the connection between department and land-grant universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of new members to the USDA/1890 Task Force this month. This…
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DOE Invests in School Energy Upgrades
Grant applications open to improve aging facilities. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that grant applications are open for their Renew America’s Schools grant program. This initial…
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ED, 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…
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Another Appellate Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness
Executive branch program said to exceed congressional delegation of legislative power. The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a U.S. District Court ruling that blocked President Biden’s…
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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