Funding will support mental health, trauma-recovery training, academic counselors, relief staff, student transportation, and other assistance. President Biden’s administration announced a grant of over $2 million to the…
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FTC to Hold Advisory Group Meeting to Prevent Scams Against Seniors
Government and private sector officials will discuss effective scam prevention methods in the meeting. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an online meeting of the Scams Against Older…
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Supreme Court Declines Admissions Diversity Case in Virginia
Lower court decision stands, allowing a high school to continue the practice. The Supreme Court refused to take up a case that would have restricted a Virginia high…
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President’s Administration Forgives Additional $1.2 Billion in Student Loans
Cancels federal student loans for another 153,000 borrowers. The White House canceled an additional $1.2 billion in student loan debt this week, the cumulative debt of nearly 153,000…
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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…
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USDA Invests in the Food Supply Chain Across States
Grants will enhance local food systems and resilience as seven additional states join the initiative. Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted…
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Bipartisan Senators Propose AI Workforce Framework Legislation
The bill would direct NIST to create an AI training outline for U.S. companies. Senators Gary Peters of Michigan and Eric Schmitt of Missouri have introduced legislation that…
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Education 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):…
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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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FTC Proposes Stronger Protections on Children’s Privacy
The rule would require targeted advertising to be off by default. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed modifications to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule),…
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