U.S. Department of Education

DOJ investigation into UC Berkeley Law admissions

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: UC Berkeley Law accused of racial discrimination in admissions

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Education have concluded a joint investigation alleging that the UC Berkeley School of Law engaged in illegal race-based admissions. Federal officials claim the school

US ICE enforcement 2026 – Record arrests and detention surge

88 clusters · 538 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: ICE reports record summer arrests of over 145,000 migrants

In August 2026, ICE enforcement reached a historic peak with 50,925 arrests, nearly doubling figures from the previous year and exceeding levels seen during the Biden administration. This surge follows consecutive record

US Department of Education dispute with ABA

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: American Bar Association repeals law school diversity requirements

The U.S. Department of Education has recommended revoking the American Bar Association’s (ABA) authority to accredit law schools, citing a lack of independence between its role as a professional advocacy group and its ro

Back-to-school: rising costs, health, and psychological prep

44 clusters · 468 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Experts issue guidance for school reopening and stationery safety

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins, the transition for students involves complex economic, psychological, and health challenges. Economic pressures in Turkey have intensified. While initial estimates placed equipment

US federal student loan repayment restructuring

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Federal student loan repayment plans to change in 2026

Federal student loan repayment structures in the United States are undergoing a significant transition. Following a federal court order that ended the SAVE repayment plan, the U.S. Department of Education has begun notif

US administration education and tax policy changes

4 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Treasury proposes revoking tax-exempt status for race-based school aid

The Trump administration has introduced several regulatory changes affecting educational institutions and federal data reporting. The Treasury Department and the IRS have proposed regulations that could revoke the federa

Ohio State University federal oversight and compliance

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ohio State University to pay $2.1M settlement over undisclosed China ties

Ohio State University has faced increased scrutiny regarding transparency and federal compliance. In August 2026, the university indicated it was prepared to address a federal inquiry from U.S. Secretary of Education Lin

US administration actions on transgender youth medical care

8 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: 22 states sue Trump administration over Medicaid gender-affirming care rule

The Trump administration has taken significant legal and regulatory steps regarding gender-affirming care for transgender minors in the United States. In August 2026, the Justice Department moved to drop an appeal seekin

U.S. federal policy on student gender identity data

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools sued by DOJ over gender transition policies

The U.S. Department of Education has implemented significant changes regarding the collection and enforcement of data related to student gender identity. In July 2026, the Department announced it would halt the requirem

U.S. Department of Education regulatory updates

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Education proposes grant rule changes and issues parental rights notice

The U.S. Department of Education has introduced several regulatory proposals and guidance updates affecting higher education and K-12 funding administration. In higher education, the Department proposed an overhaul of t

US Department of Education reform initiatives

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Education Secretary Linda McMahon vows crackdown on school sexual abuse

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has initiated several federal efforts to reform the higher education and public school systems. Initially, McMahon issued a “National Call to Action” to university leaders, reque

Antisemitism in United States schools

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Antisemitism investigations target multiple U.S. school districts

Reports and investigations have highlighted widespread antisemitic incidents within various United States school districts. In August 2026, the United Jewish Teachers released a report documenting at least 250 antisemiti

US administration education reform agenda

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Trump and McMahon promote national school voucher program

The Trump administration is advancing an education agenda focused on expanding school choice, restoring parental rights, and returning educational responsibilities to individual states. A central component of this policy

U.S. school districts AI policy implementation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: U.S. school districts implement new artificial intelligence policies

U.S. school districts are establishing formal policies and guidelines to manage the integration of artificial intelligence in educational settings. In Springfield District 186, the Board of Education introduced concise

US Social Security legislative proposals

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: US Senators propose bipartisan plan to prevent Social Security cuts

Legislative efforts in the United States have focused on protecting Social Security benefits through different mechanisms. Initially, Senator Bernie Sanders, along with Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, introduced

US Department of Education accreditation overhaul

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Education moves to strip ABA of law school accreditation authority

The U.S. Department of Education has moved to strip the American Bar Association (ABA) of its status as the federally recognized accreditor for U.S. law schools. This action follows an executive order from President Dona

U.S. Public Service Loan Forgiveness payment errors

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Education reduces PSLF payment counts

The U.S. Department of Education has begun reducing the number of qualifying payments credited toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for thousands of borrowers. Officials attributed these adjustments

U.S. Department of Education school discipline policy shifts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Education issues race-neutral school discipline guidance

The U.S. Department of Education has moved to overhaul federal oversight of school discipline practices. Initially, the department announced the repeal of disparate-impact regulations, which previously allowed federal in

School absenteeism in the UK and US

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Student absenteeism remains high in Wales and the United States

School absenteeism rates in the United Kingdom and the United States have remained significantly elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels. In the United Kingdom, data from the Department for Education indicated a recor