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Donald Trump Plans To Cut Department Of Education

Discussion on potential government agency cuts, national debt, and efficiency for economic growth.

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Standard demands new pupil exclusion category that covers sexist abuse, harassment and violence against girls

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: How many exclusions from school are for sexist abuse? We haven’t a clue because the Department of education doesn’t measure it

Evening Standard

The Hysterical Opposition to the Antisemitism Awareness Act is Unfounded

I have a piece up at National Review Online about the Antisemitism Awareness Act. As described in my article, the most important feature of the act is that it codifies administrative guidance that began in the Bush Administration holding that Jews are protecting from ethnic discrimination by Title VI of…

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"Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023" (Which Just Passed the House) Could Suppress First-Amendment-Protected Criticism of Israel

HR6090, which passed the House of Representatives Wednesday by a 320-91 vote, would provide, in relevant part, For purposes of this Act, the term "definition of antisemitism"— (1) means the definition of antisemitism adopted on May 26, 2016, by the IHRA [International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance], of which the United States…

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Biden administration forgives $6.1 billion in student debt for attendees of school accused of fraud

The decision impacts 317,000 borrowers who attended The Art Institutes

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Jewish groups slam "antisemitism" bill

Critics say the bill doesn't protect Jews, only "a tool for silencing the movement for Palestinian rights"

Salon

FAFSA Delays Impact College Decision Day For High School Seniors

Financial aid delays due to new FAFSA version causing uncertainty for high school seniors. Department of Education under scrutiny for rollout issues.

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Biden Administration Cancels .1 Billion In Student Loan Debt

Biden administration cancels .1 billion student loan debt for Art Institutes attendees due to fraud, with more relief initiatives in progress.

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Federal Student Aid Office Head To Step Down

Richard Cordray resigns as head of Federal Student Aid office amid criticism over FAFSA rollout issues.

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Job discrimination complaints seen as barrier to address Latino underrepresentation in college faculty

A GAO study identified the process of employment discrimination complaints as a significant barrier to addressing this

Latin Times

The Government Was Supposed To Simplify the FAFSA. Instead, They Created a Glitchy Fiasco.

Instead of making the FAFSA form easier for families, persistent technical issues have imperiled vital financial aid information for millions of students.

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Lawmakers express dismay about FAFSA form troubles - Roll Call

The new financial aid form unveiled by Education Department has caused delays, heartburn for students and families.

Roll Call

New York City Public Schools Operating Normally After Earthquake

New York City public schools are safe and operating normally after an earthquake, with officials ensuring student and staff safety.

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College Financial Aid Forms Facing Major Delays

Department of Education faces challenges with FAFSA errors impacting financial aid awards, causing delays for students.

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Red States File Lawsuit Challenging New Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

There are many parallels between this case and the one the Supreme Court decided in Biden v. Nebraska, invalidating Biden's previous large-scale loan forgiveness plan.

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Department Of Education Identifies Financial Aid Calculation Error

Department of Education's calculation error in financial aid forms may cause delays in students' aid awards and college enrollment decisions.

The Guardian - US

Biden administration to cancel $5.8bn in student debt for public service workers

Under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, 77,700 people working in government and non-profit jobs will see relief

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Sen. Warren Calls For MOHELA Accountability In Student Loan Crisis

Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes action against MOHELA for mishandling student loan repayment post-pandemic pause, raising concerns about future issues.

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The Biden administration has a chance to deliver student debt relief. It must act

A window for loan forgiveness just opened. But if the Biden administration moves too slowly, Republicans will slam it shut

Newcastle Herald

EPA 'not aware' of asbestos-tainted mulch in Hunter as concern spreads

Local councils say they make most of their own mulch.

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Grand Canyon University faces lawsuits and audit over deceptive practices

Discover the challenges facing Grand Canyon University, including a .4 million fine, a lawsuit from the FTC, and a VA audit, all stemming from deceptive...

WEKU

'I'm not safe here': Schools ignore federal rules on restraint and seclusion

Federal officials have long warned that restraint and seclusion in schools can be dangerous and traumatizing for children, but school districts often fail to report incidents as required by law.

The Independent UK

The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet

A new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier went live this week, but not everyone has been able to access it

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Biden aide resigns over administration's support for violence against Palestinians

In this interview, Tarek Habash, a former senior political appointee, discusses his resignation over the Biden administration's support for indiscriminate ...

The Independent UK

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad

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