The Latest Breaking News from Department of Education

Historic women’s college faces government investigation for admitting trans students

The Department of Education will determine whether Smith College violated Title IX by allowing trans women to enroll

The Independent UK · May 5

Trump wants to cut federal loans from college programs that don't pay off. College cosmetology, fine arts, and music programs are at risk

As student debt surpasses $1.7 trillion, a Trump-backed rule would strip federal aid from degree and certificate programs with weak earnings outcomes.

Fortune · May 3

Texas Schools Might Require Ten Commandments Display in Classrooms, Court Declares It 'Doesn't Step on Rights'

A federal court ruling allows Texas schools to display the Ten Commandments, sparking debate over religious material in public education and potential Supreme Court challenges.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

‘Mum and Dad both finished school in Year 10’ – how to help first-in-family students graduate from uni

Each year, about 30% of new undergraduates in Australia are the first in their families to go to university.

The Conversation · Mar 30

Trump tells 7 million student loan borrowers to pick a new repayment plan - or risk being placed in an expensive one

Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan will begin receiving notices about switching to other ways to repay starting Friday

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Education Department HQ Closes for Relocation, Union Warns: Education is Next on the Chopping Block

The US Department of Education is set to vacate its headquarters, signaling deeper changes as part of a broader restructuring effort.

International Business Times UK · Mar 27

The Department of Education Is Leaving Its Headquarters. What That Means — and What It Doesn't

The U.S. Department of Education announced it will vacate its Lyndon B. Johnson headquarters building in Washington, D.C. by August 2026 — relocating to a smaller federal office one block away and saving $4.8 million annually — after a 50% workforce reduction left the building 70% vacant, as the Trump…

International Business Times · Mar 27

New federal student loan limits affect social work graduate students, with impacts for survivors of domestic violence in Colorado and elsewhere

As of July 2026, graduate degree programs in nursing, public health, social work, public policy and more will no longer be defined as professional degrees by the Department of Education.

The Conversation · Mar 25

Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?

As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child’s swimming lessons, or even stopping altogether?

The Conversation · Mar 19

Charlie Kirk Banner Removed From Department of Education Building Washington, DC Amid Backlash

The Charlie Kirk banner displayed inside the Department of Education building in Washington, DC has been removed after online backlash over its placement beside historic figures like MLK.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16