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U.S. Department of Education Approves Ohio’s Returning Education to the States Waiver

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced another victory for state-driven leadership and innovation by approving Ohio’s Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver. This ...
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U.S. Department of Education Demands Revisions to Illinois Guidance on Conducting Mental Health Screenings without Parental Consent

Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) demanded revisions to the Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) guidance.
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U.S. Department of Education Finalizes Rule to Reform, Strengthen, and Modernize Higher Education Accreditation

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) finalized a landmark rule to reform, strengthen, and modernize America’s higher education quality assurance system, marking the most ...
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Delivers Remarks on the Trump Administration’s Efforts to Restore Public Trust in Higher Education

Today, the U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon delivered remarks as part of her “The Next 250: American Education” speaking series. The Secretary is delivering these speeches to highlight the ...
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Announces New Members and Reappoints Chair of the National Assessment Governing Board

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced appointments to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). Secretary McMahon reappointed Tennessee Representative Mark White to serve as ...
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U.S. Department of Education Celebrates 161 Outstanding Students as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars

The U.S. Department of Education is proud to announce the selection of 161 exceptional high school seniors as the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing their remarkable achievements in ...
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U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors distinguished graduating high school seniors. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the ...