U.S. Department of Education Announces Intent to Strengthen and Protect Rights for Students with Disabilities by Amending Regulations Implementing Section 504Forty-five years after publication of the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the landmark disability civil rights law, the U.S. Department of Education announced plans to gather public input on possible amendments to those regulations in order to strengthen and protect the rights of students with disabilities. Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis o
Office for Civil Rights Reaches Resolution Agreement with Nation’s Second Largest School District, Los Angeles Unified, to Meet Needs of Students with Disabilities during COVID-19 PandemicThe U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today resolved an investigation of the Los Angeles Unified School District in California with an agreement requiring it to take steps necessary to ensure that students with disabilities receive educational services, including compensatory services, during and resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education Department Approves $238 Million Group Discharge for 28,000 Marinello Schools of Beauty Borrowers Based on Borrower Defense FindingsToday, the Department of Education announced it will deliver relief to tens of thousands of borrowers harmed by pervasive and widespread misconduct at Marinello Schools of Beauty. Borrowers who enrolled in the schools from 2009 through its closure in February 2016 will receive loan discharges based on borrower defense findings. These 28,000 borrowers will receive loan discharges totaling approxima
U.S. Department of Education Announces Over $220 Million Dollars in Investments from Government, Private, and Public Sectors to Support Student RecoveryToday, the Department of Education announced major actions and investments from government, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations to support student academic and mental health recovery as part of the Department’s broader effort to help students, schools, and communities recover from the pandemic and reemerge stronger.
U.S. Department of Education Announces Expansion of Second Chance Pell Experiment and Actions to Help Incarcerated Individuals Resume Educational Journeys and Reduce RecidivismToday, during Second Chance Month, the U.S. Department of Education announces actions to help incarcerated individuals access educational programs as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader efforts to support reentry, empower formerly incarcerated persons, enhance public safety, and strengthen our communities and our economy.
Schools, Districts, and Postsecondary Institutions Honored as 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon SchoolsThe U.S. Department of Education today on Earth Day announced the 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country, 27 schools, five districts, and four postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and w
Department of Education Announces Actions to Fix Longstanding Failures in the Student Loan ProgramsToday, the Department of Education announced steps that will bring borrowers closer to public service loan and income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness by addressing historical failures in the administration of the federal student loan programs. Federal Student Aid (FSA) estimates that these changes will result in immediate debt cancellation for at least 40,000 borrowers under the Public Service
Secretary Cardona to Celebrate Teachers, Host Roundtable Discussion About Public Service Loan ForgivenessIn recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will host a roundtable discussion on Thursday, May 5, with educators who have received complete or partial relief through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Continues the ARPStars Tour in Colorado with Gov. Jared Polis and Lt. Gov. Dianne PrimaveraU.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten continues her “ARPStars” tour in Colorado this week, to highlight ways schools are using American Rescue Plan (ARP) investments to support K-12 students’ recovery. She will visit various school districts in the Denver Metro area.
To Kickoff Teacher Appreciation Week, Secretary Cardona to Travel to Richmond with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to Speak with Students in Career and Technical Education Programs, and Teacher Pipeline ProgramsIn honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Richmond, Virginia, on Monday with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to speak with students who are enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) programs, and teacher pipeline programs in high school and community college.
Fighting Chancesby U.S. Department of Education / 7d
By: Damian Archer As one of the first recipients in Maine of a Pell Grant through the Second Chance Pell Experimental Sites Initiative, I cherish these opportunities to represent education’s potential for rehabilitating the imprisoned. My education while incarcerated and my release to the “real world” holds perspective which I offer gratefully to provide more Continue Reading The post appeared f
Through the Principles of Excellence, ED Continues to Protect Military-Connected Studentsby U.S. Department of Education / 11d
By: Richard Cordray, Chief, U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid Ten years ago this week, President Barack Obama issued an executive order that established guiding principles to protect veterans, service members, and their families who pursue higher education. These are known formally as the Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Continue Rea
