Inside Higher Ed Josh Moody February 21, 2025 A BET, which accredits STEM programs, has dropped diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility from its accreditation criteria and supporting documents, a move made in response to federal pushback on DEIA, according to an email obtained by Inside Higher Ed. “Recognizing the heightened […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake February 20, 2025 The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved McMahon even as all Democrats dissented. Linda McMahon’s bid to become the next education secretary moved forward Thursday after a Senate panel voted 12–11 along party lines to advance her nomination. McMahon has “demonstrated a […]
Posted Date: February 20, 2025 Author: Federal Student Aid Electronic Announcement ID: DL-25-01 Subject: Direct Loan Closeout Information for 2023–24 Program Year The established data submission (closeout) deadline for the 2023–24 Direct Loan Program Year is Friday, July 31, 2025. All school data must be received and accepted by this date to be included […]
USA Today February 20, 2025 Zachary Schermele An internal list shows 124 staffers at the Federal Student Aid office enrolled in the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program. Some worry about a loss of “institutional memory.” WASHINGTON – The main government office that helps students pay for college will be reduced […]
Fox News Anders Hagstrom February 18, 2025 Biden tried a litany of policy maneuvers to push through student loan forgiveness The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals put a final end to former President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey originally sued the […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake February 18, 2025 The University of California Student Association’s request to block Department of Government Efficiency staffers from accessing student data at the Department of Education was denied Monday by a federal district judge. The lawsuit, filed earlier this month, accused the department of illegally sharing […]
U.S. Department of Education February 17, 2025 U.S. Department of Education Cuts $600 Million in Grants Used to Train Teachers and Education Agencies on Divisive Ideologies The U.S. Department of Education today announced it has terminated over $600 million in grants to institutions and nonprofits that were using taxpayer funds […]
AEI Beth Akers and Michael Brickman February 14, 2025 Earlier this week, the US Department of Education announced an initial set of nominations for individuals tapped to lead policy for the new administration. The list includes an exemplary set of professionals with extensive experience and expertise on the issues facing […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake and Katherine Knott February 18, 2025 Higher education groups are suing the federal government to block executive orders and policy changes. Here’s the latest on the legal challenges. President Donald Trump’s plans to reduce the federal workforce; crack down on diversity, equity and inclusion programs; […]
The Hill Leland Vittert February 14, 2025 Trade school can be a faster, cheaper way to start career Mike Rowe foundation helping train skilled trade workers Scholarship recipient: Apprenticeship hard but rewarding Skilled trade jobs are in high demand, but the supply of workers remains low, according to one expert. […]