NPR Cory Turner June 2, 2025 The Trump administration has released new details of its vision to wind down the U.S. Department of Education. The budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 calls for a 15% funding cut to the department and a handful of changes to key K-12 and higher education programs. Here are five things to […]
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US Department of Labor WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced it will begin a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide, initiating an orderly transition for students, staff, and local communities. The decision follows an internal review of the program’s outcome and structure and will be carried out in accordance with available funding, […]
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NASFAA Hugh T. Ferguson June 5, 2025 The White House has unveiled a more detailed budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2026, with reduced funding levels for the Department of Education (ED) that the administration says are meant to reflect a responsible “winding down” of the federal agency. According to the more detailed budget, unveiled on […]
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Urban Institute Kristin Blagg May 29, 2025 The House reconciliation bill outlines a new risk-sharing formula that would have colleges pay back a portion of their students’ unpaid student loan bills. The share of unpaid debt varies primarily based on program graduates’ earnings, relative to tuition paid, and on the program or institution graduation rate. […]
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