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Ohio State Board Pushes Back on Anti-DEI Bill
Ohio State’s Board of Trustees blasted a State Senate bill one day before it passed. The rare move comes as culture war politics drive education reforms across the U.S.
New, Stronger Gainful Employment Regs Released
The rule adds more requirements for all postsecondary nondegree programs and all programs at for-profit institutions. Education Department officials hailed the regulations as the strongest ever gainful-employment rule.
University of Phoenix to Affiliate With University of Idaho
After deal with Arkansas system breaks down, a new entity created by Idaho is poised to buy and manage the for-profit giant as a nonprofit university.
Cardona Clashes With Republicans
Secretary Cardona fielded questions about the Education Department’s student loan policies and proposals for transgender student athletes during the nearly five-hour hearing, which became contentious at times.
DeSantis Signs Bill to Defund DEI
Biden Administration Hears From 132,000 and Counting on Title IX Rule
The rule would prevent blanket bans on transgender athletes participating in the sport that matches their gender identity, but some groups want the Education Department to do more to protect this group of students.
Federal Student Aid Funding Woes Complicate Resuming Student Loan Payments
Experts and advocates worry that the Education Department lacks adequate funds and won’t be able to prevent high rates of default and delinquency when student loan payments eventually turn back on.