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Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess

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A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.

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Education Department faces freedom of information lawsuit over campus protests

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Columbia University's Knight First Amendment Institute alleges the department failed to turn over communications en masse as required by law.

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ACTION NEEDED: Proposed Rules Student Debt Relief (US Department of Education)

Higher Education Inquirer

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34 CFR Part 30 [Docket ID ED–2023–OPE–0123] RIN 1840–AD95 Student Debt Relief Based on Hardship for the William D. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations related to the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), to provide for the waiver of certain student loan debts.

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Cancellation of Education Department research contracts sparks concerns

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The department didn’t provide a list of canceled contracts but said NAEP, the College Scorecard and the College Navigator were not impacted.

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Education Department reopens IDR student loan plan applications

Higher Ed Dive

The American Federation of Teachers sued the agency this month for blocking access to the congressionally mandated repayment options.

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Education Department reverses course on batch FAFSA corrections

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The change could increase colleges’ administrative burden and leave some students without financial aid this fall, one industry association said.

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AAUP, AFT sue to block Education Department dismantling

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The plaintiffs allege that the executive branch has exceeded its constitutional authority and violated law after the president’s order to wind the agency down.