The new program addresses fraudulent movers and brokers and supports consumer education. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched Operation Protect Your Move, a nationwide initiative…
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Senate Bill Would Authorize NSF to Support Emerging Technical Programs
Investments would be made in STEM education to ensure U.S. AI leadership. Senators Jerry Moran of Kansas and Maria Cantwell of Washington recently introduced the NSF AI Education…
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Education Department Selects 2024 Presidential Scholars
Education secretary announces 161 students chosen from each state and territory out of 5,700 candidates. The Department of Education has announced the students selected to be the 2024…
Read MoreStudent Loan Forgiveness Announced for Art Institute Enrollees
The college closed down after paying a settlement to the Justice Department. The Department of Education announced another round of student loan forgiveness, canceling the debts of students…
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First Lady Speaks at NYSE Women’s Health Summit
The event seeks to increase investment in women’s health. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the Women’s Health Investor Summit at the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan…
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FTC Reaches Final Settlement in Student Loan Debt Relief Scam
The scheme made fraudulent promises of loan forgiveness, for which the agency imposed an industry ban and asset forfeiture. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement…
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Education Department Drafts Next Wave of Student Debt Relief
The agency proposes canceling debt accrued by high interest rates and long payment plans. The Department of Education released a draft this week of the next wave of…
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HUD Distributes $30 Million to Fair Housing Organizations
Funding was awarded to ensure compliance through investigations, tests, and reviews. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded over $30 million to fund fair housing enforcement…
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Education Department Launches Council to Support K-12 Cybersecurity
Threats to schools’ digital infrastructure have risen nationwide. The U.S. Department of Education, alongside the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has introduced the Government Coordinating Council (GCC)…
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Interior Invests in Native Hawaiian Tourism Initiatives
2024 grant program opened for Indigenous educational engagement. The Department of the Interior (DOI) opened $1 million in grant funding to Native Hawaiian Organizations offering educational programs to…
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