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Dept of Education 2 days ago

Denver school's all-gender bathrooms violate Title IX, Education Department finds

The U.S. Department of Education said on Thursday that it found Denver Public Schools violated Title IX by establishing all-gender bathrooms.

Media 3 days ago

Education Dept launches investigation into school district accused of forcing explicit survey on students

The U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts over a survey featuring sensitive topics on sex.

Media August 23

Largest Christian university celebrates FTC dropping lawsuit, ending years of 'lawfare' from Biden admin

Grand Canyon University, the largest Christian university in the country, had charges of misleading students and using deceptive marketing practices dropped.

Dept of Education August 22

George Mason University violated Title VI with 'unlawful DEI policies,' Education Department says

The Department of Education said George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by illegally using diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

2020 Presidential Election August 21

Trump Department of Education rolls out latest step to expand school choice nationwide

Department of Education issues new guidance helping private school students access federal Title I-A services, including tutoring and counseling programs.

Dept of Education August 20

Trump admin bans federal work-study funds from supporting political activism on college campuses

The Trump administration has banned Biden-era guidance allowing Federal Work Study funds to pay students for political activities on college campuses.

DEI August 15

Trump-appointed judge strikes down anti-DEI measures from Education Department

Federal judge in Maryland blocks Education Department's threats to cut funding from schools that continued with DEI initiatives, ruling that it violated the law.

Media August 13

Virginia school district votes to keep gender bathroom policy, defying Department of Education directive

Virginia school district maintains policy allowing transgender students bathroom access after federal investigation found district guilty of Title IX violations.

Dept of Education August 12

Harvard and Trump administration close to $500 million settlement: report

Harvard and Trump administration negotiators made significant progress on potential $500 million deal, more than double Columbia University's recent settlement amount.

US Education August 8

Teachers unions lose, parents win under major policy move says red state schools chief

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is eliminating statewide standardized end-of-year testing for several subjects to give “local control back to school districts."

College July 31

Trump congratulates Ivy League school after $50M deal to restore federal funding: 'Woke is officially DEAD'

Brown University agrees to shell out $50 million to state workforce development organizations as part of agreement with the U.S. government

Dept of Education July 29

Linda McMahon sends warning to Maine after state's education chief's emails undermining Trump surface

Linda McMahon addressed a 91±¬ÁÏ Digital report on the Maine education commissioner's emails advising schools against following Trump's executive orders on public education.

Culture Trends July 29

Dept. of Education launches investigation into Duke University over alleged racial preferences

The U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into Duke University after reports of Duke Law Journal awarding applicants for highlighting their race.

Culture Trends July 28

Investigation finds RI Public School District offered student loan forgiveness to only non-White teachers

Providence Public School District's 'Educator of Color Loan Forgiveness Program' was deemed discriminatory for excluding White teachers from $25,000 student loan relief opportunity.

Opinion July 28

The war on reading: Children in the crosshairs

The decline in American literacy rates is creating a generation with weaker critical thinking skills as reading for pleasure hits a 40-year low despite billions in education spending.

Opinion July 27

RILEY GAINES: Trump did right thing with DOE cuts, now Congress needs to get in the game

Supreme Court ruling on Department of Education enables first wave of staff cuts as Congressional lawmakers should consider permanent dissolution of controversial federal agency.

US Education July 25

Trans bathroom policies have 10 days to go, Trump Education Department warns 5 Virginia school districts

The Department of Education is giving five northern Virginia school districts 10 days to revise transgender bathroom policies or face enforcement after an investigation.

VIDEO July 24

Linda McMahon hopes Columbia settlement will serve as a 'template' for other universities

Education Secretary Linda McMahon explains the massive Columbia University settlement and comments on Hulk Hogan's death on 'Hannity.'

DEI July 23

WATCH: DEI efforts were rebranded at 2 red-state colleges to skirt Trump orders, staffers admit

Despite state and federal prohibitions on DEI, two of Tennessee's largest universities have found strategic ways to continue their work — changing names but not missions, according to undercover conversations with faculty and staff.

Media July 23

Chicago Public Schools agrees to pay feds back $1 million over misallocated grants

A Department of Education investigation found Chicago Public Schools wrongly obtained $1.1 million by misidentifying South Asian students as Native Americans for grant money.

DEI July 18

Christian university rebranding DEI to evade Trump order, enroll illegals, Tennessee rep says

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., demanded a probe into Belmont University after undercover recordings allegedly revealed a staff admitted to maintaining DEI initiatives despite Trump directives.

Dept of Education July 15

Trump Department of Labor to absorb some Education Department responsibilities

The Trump administration has created a partnership between Labor and Education departments to build an integrated federal education and workforce system as part of an effort to downsize the government.

Media July 15

Largest teachers union slams 'unlawful' cuts to Department of Education after Supreme Court ruling

The National Education Association president called President Trump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education 'unlawful' despite a Supreme Court ruling allowing the cuts.

Opinion July 10

Teachers union reveals true colors behind closed doors at annual convention

America's largest teachers union faces criticism for prioritizing political activism over education, accelerating the exodus to alternative schools

Gavin Newsom July 9

Newsom's office distances governor from DOJ lawsuit vs California over trans athletes in controversial post

California Governor Newsom clarified he's not named in DOJ lawsuit over trans athletes in girls sports, defending the state's 2013 law on gender identity.

Culture Trends July 9

How Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will impact K-12 education

President Trump's $3.3 trillion bill established a federal tax-credit scholarship program, allowing taxpayers to support school choice initiatives.

California July 8

GOP lawmakers rip Newsom, California officials for allowing trans athletes to compete in girls' sports

Republican California lawmakers took the state's education department and Gov. Gavin Newsom to task after officials refused to be in Title IX compliance.

VIDEO July 6

This is an 'exceptional turn' on the page of antisemitism and DEI in higher ed, Heritage Foundation leader says

Heritage Foundation acting director for Education Policy Jonathan Butcher weighs in on the Trump administration's 'wins' in education and addresses a study showing A.I. degrades critical thinking skills on 'One Nation.'

NCAA July 2

Riley Gaines clashes with Keith Olbermann after UPenn strips Lia Thomas of program records

Riley Gaines fired back on social media after ex-ESPN host Keith Olbermann took aim at the former NCAA swimmer following UPenn's resolution agreement with the Education Department.

NCAA July 2

UPenn still acknowledges Lia Thomas records in update after resolution with Education Department

UPenn updated its record books following an investigation into Title IX violations, but Lia Thomas' records were still noted on the school's website.