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Section: Leadership & Policy
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Promises On-Time FAFSA Launch After Years of Delays
Secretary McMahon credits technical expertise and early beta testing for successful October 1 rollout.
September 2, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration's Higher Education Policies Drive Sharp Decline in College Graduate Support
Trump's approval rating among college graduates plummeted from 34% in June to just 28% by August, with disapproval climbing to 70%.
September 1, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Texas A&M Doctoral Student Remains in ICE Detention as Immigration Crackdown Spreads Fear Across Campuses
Tae Heung "Will" Kim's case highlights broader threats to international students under current administration policies.
August 26, 2025
Leadership & Policy
George Mason University President Refuses Federal Demand for Civil Rights Apology
An apology, the letter contends, would constitute an admission of unlawful conduct, potentially exposing the university and its board to legal liability "for conduct that did not occur under the Board's watch."
August 26, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department to Restore Civil Rights Staff Following Court Order
The reinstatement comes amid ongoing litigation challenging the administration's decision to eliminate 1,300 positions across the Education Department, including the closure of seven of OCR's 12 regional offices.
August 25, 2025
Leadership & Policy
ASALH Condemns White House Directive to Review Smithsonian Museums, Calls for Resistance
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over how American history is taught and presented in educational and cultural institutions, with particular focus on narratives involving slavery, civil rights, and systemic racism.
August 22, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Senate Democrats Demand Answers as Trump Administration Suspends Student Loan Forgiveness for Millions
Democrats have accused the Department of Education of misleading Congress and failing to notify the 3 million borrowers enrolled in IBR about the suspension, which affects those who have been making payments for 20 to 25 years.
August 19, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Proposes Restricting Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Organizations with 'Illegal Purpose'
Department of Education targets advocacy groups in proposed rule that could affect thousands of borrowers.
August 15, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Military Academies Agree to End Race-Based Admissions in Landmark Settlement
West Point and Air Force Academy will implement permanent race-blind admissions policies under Department of Defense agreement.
August 14, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Mandates Race-Based Admissions Data Collection from Universities
New requirements follow Trump administration directive on higher education transparency.
August 7, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Senate Confirms Nicholas Kent as Under Secretary of Education
Former Virginia deputy secretary will oversee federal student aid and postsecondary education reforms.
August 4, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration's Federal Funding Cuts Hit 600+ Colleges Nationwide, Analysis Shows
The cuts have affected institutions in both Republican- and Democrat-governed states at similar rates relative to their student populations, suggesting the impact transcends political boundaries.
July 28, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Louisiana Joins Southern States in Alternative Accreditation Initiative
The new commission is currently seeking expedited approval from the U.S. Department of Education to serve as an official accreditor responsible for maintaining quality standards at colleges and universities.
July 25, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Sanders Introduces Bill Requiring $60,000 Minimum Salary for All Public School Teachers
The legislation comes as schools nationwide face unprecedented staffing shortages, with nearly 200,000 teaching positions either vacant or filled by underqualified educators.
July 25, 2025
Leadership & Policy
NEA Executive Committee Reverses Member Vote to Boycott ADL Educational Materials
Decision to maintain ties with Anti-Defamation League follows an outcry from Jewish organizations over the impact on antisemitism education.
July 20, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Senator Murray Blocks Trump Education Nominee as Funding Crisis Deepens
Democratic senator forces Department of Education nominee through committee process amid ongoing $7 billion funding freeze.
July 18, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Teachers' Union Under Fire as Members Vote to Cut ADL Ties
The proposal would prohibit the nation's largest teachers' union from using ADL materials on antisemitism and Holocaust education or promoting ADL statistics and programs.
July 17, 2025
Leadership & Policy
House Democrats Demand Release of $7 Billion in Withheld Education Funding
150 lawmakers call Trump administration's funding freeze "illegal," citing immediate impact on schools and families.
July 15, 2025
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