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U.S. Department of Education

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The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is the federal agency responsible for establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, administering and coordinating federal assistance to education, and ensuring equal access to education for all Americans. Its mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

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U.S. Department of Education - Latest News and Updates

• A Twitter post suggests President-elect Trump could rebrand the U.S. Department of Education to focus on job skills and STEM education to boost American competitiveness.
• On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a resolution agreement with Johns Hopkins University to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regarding shared ancestry harassment allegations.
• The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office settled with Baker College, fining them $2.5 million for misrepresenting graduates' job placement rates and potential salaries.
• The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into Sarah Lawrence College for alleged Title VI violations on December 23, 2024.
• Rutgers University entered into a Title VI resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to review its anti-discrimination policies following an investigation into anti-Semitism.

• The U.S. Department of Education launched the 'Raise the Bar' initiative to transform P-12 education for equity and excellence.
• The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced a settlement with Rutgers University to address discrimination complaints related to national origin and shared ancestry.
• Lindsey Tepe has left the U.S. Department of Education, where she served as Policy Advisor, Office of Postsecondary Education, to join the American Council on Education as Director of Government Relations.
• The U.S. Department of Education is hosting an event on January 8 to discuss civil rights achievements under the Biden-Harris Administration, moderated by CNN commentator Elliot Williams.
• U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, shared a message celebrating the impact of school social workers.

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