The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Education

Virginia finalizes guidance on transgender students, including rolling back some accomodations

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says it has finalized new policies on the treatment of transgender students

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

You could still be eligible for student loan forgiveness under this plan

The Supreme Court may have struck down a sweeping plan for student loan debt forgiveness, but under President Biden's new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, borrowers stand to pay thousands less.

WEKU · Jul 14, 2023

Andhra Pradesh to seek affiliation of global board certification for government schools

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on July 12 (Wednesday) approved the proposal of the government to enter into joint affiliation with global board certifications of International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge or any other equivalent certification. Sources in the Department of Education said that the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

1.4 million Texans’ student debts won’t be canceled. But a new loan repayment plan could bring savings.

After the U.S. Supreme Court ended President Joe Biden’s debt cancellation program, advocates for lowering student loan debt say the federal SAVE plan, an updated loan repayment program, could save Texans and other borrowers a lot of money in interest.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 5, 2023

Joe Biden's Incoherent Student Loan Logic

Plus: Fewer cops, less crime; free beer; and more....

Reason · Jul 3, 2023

Community rallies behind Co Down primary school facing closure after integrated bid turned down

“There is a huge swell of public anger in the community about this decision because St Anne's has always been a school for everyone.”

Belfast Live · Jul 2, 2023

Supreme Court’s student loan ruling throws wrench in Biden’s plan to aid borrowers as payments resume

WASHINGTON — When President Biden announced his plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loans for some borrowers last August, he framed it as part of a multipronged approach to ease the burden on loan holders and prevent a wave of defaults.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

Supreme Court to Biden: You Can't Just Forgive $400 Billion in Student Loan Debt Without Asking Congress

Nancy Pelosi agrees.

Reason · Jun 30, 2023

Citing harm to Missouri, Supreme Court kills Biden’s student loan forgiveness

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, as a Missouri-created student loan agency helped six conservative-led states dash the hopes of millions of Americans hoping to be relieved of up to $20,000 of their debt.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023

Ron DeSantis faces one setback after another in battle against LGBTQ rights

Multiple federal court decisions have frozen key portions of Ron DeSantis’ campaign against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in recent weeks, complicating the Florida governor’s efforts to present himself as a conservative champion with a track record of winning cultural battles over LGBTQ causes.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 30, 2023