The U.S. Department of Education has flagged four Kansas school districts for limiting parental access to student records.

According to an official press release, the U.S. Department of Education has found that four Kansas school districts violated federal laws related to student privacy and sex-based protections.The department said its Student Privacy Policy Office and Office for Civil Rights concluded that Kansas City, Kansas Public School District, Olathe Public Schools, Shawnee Mission School District,…

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The U.S. Department of Education has proposed tougher rules on low-income college programs.

The new US rule targets low-income degree programs and student loan eligibility. The US Department of Education has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at establishing a new accountability framework for postsecondary institutions, targeting programs that fail to deliver adequate financial outcomes for graduates. The proposal is supported by President Donald Trump’s Working Families…

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Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, reversing cuts to agency that funds U.S. libraries.

A legal challenge to cost-cutting measures affecting the federal agency that funds libraries and museums in the United States has been settled, partially reversing earlier measures taken by the Trump administration.The plaintiffs, the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said Thursday they had reached a settlement with the…

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The U.S. Education Department signals a policy change in college admissions, costs and employment outcomes.

The Department of Education says the Trump administration is pushing for changes in American higher education policies. The U.S. Department of Education has issued a press release outlining significant changes in higher education policy under the Trump administration. The statement strongly criticizes past practices at colleges and universities, particularly on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI),…

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U.S. Department of Education and Labor Launches FY 2026 Talent Search Program Grants to Promote Workforce Development

ED and Labor Launch FY 2026 Talent Search Grants The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) have officially announced competition for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Talent Search Program, a federal initiative aimed at helping students access high-quality postsecondary education, training programs, and registered apprenticeships. The program represents a coordinated effort between the…

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The U.S. Department of Education found that a Colorado school district violated Title IX on gender identity policies.

US Department of Education finds Colorado school district violated Title IX over gender identity policies (Getty Images) A federal civil rights investigation has concluded that Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by allowing male students to use women’s bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight housing and participate…

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The U.S. research pipeline is in jeopardy as Florida and Texas freeze H-1B hiring at public universities

Decisions by public university systems in Florida and Texas to freeze new H-1B visa services have raised concerns among academics, with experts warning that the move could disrupt faculty recruitment and weaken the United States’ research talent pipeline. Public universities in two of the largest higher education systems in the United States have suddenly closed…

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