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The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) have announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competitions for the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program. This initiative marks...
US Department of Education and US Department of Labor announce first grant competitions under elementary and secondary education partnership
The U.S. Education Department is facing both praise and criticism for its initiatives aimed at promoting American history and civics in schools. A recent tour, highlighted by a history quiz, has sparked debate and cancellations, raising que...
The Department of Education Celebrates America, and the Left Hates It
The Department of Education has temporarily suspended student loan forgiveness under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan, impacting borrowers who have reached the threshold for loan discharge. This suspension is due to system updates, tho...
Trump administration pauses student loan forgiveness under IBR plan
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to implement widespread layoffs at the Department of Education, a decision that reverses a lower court's order and advances the administration's plans to reduce the department's size. T...
Supreme Court rules on Education Department cutting half its staff
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the Education Department to proceed with plans to cut half of its staff. This decision marks a significant step in the potential dismantling of the department.
Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with mass firings at Education Department
The Trump administration is under fire for withholding nearly $7 billion in federal education grants, impacting various K-12 programs across the United States. This decision, made just before the July 1 disbursement deadline, is causing wid...
The Trump administration has delayed the disbursement of over $6 billion in federal education grants, traditionally released by July 1. This decision affects various school programs and is causing disruption in budget planning for school di...
Grand Canyon University (GCU) has received welcome news as the U.S. Department of Education rescinded a record $37.7 million fine initially levied against the institution. The fine, which was the largest ever proposed by the department agai...
Education Department rescinds $37.7 million fine against GCU
Recent developments surrounding federal student loan repayment plans have caused confusion, particularly for married borrowers. Following a court block on the SAVE plan, initial reports suggested payment calculation changes could significan...
Senator Elizabeth Warren has initiated a "Save Our Schools" campaign in response to the Trump administration's efforts, led by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. This move comes after an execut...
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order initiating the process to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Citing perceived failures in improving student outcomes despite increased federal spending, the administration aims t...
President Trump has initiated significant changes to the U.S. Department of Education, moving the management of federal student loans and special education programs to other federal agencies. This move has sparked controversy and raised leg...
The Department of Education has extended student loan recertification deadlines to at least February 2026 for borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. This comes amid a lawsuit against the Department of Education for halti...