department of education

Will the Department of Education Disappear? A Major Plan Signals ‘Yes’

The government’s latest move to dismantle the Education Department aims to shift control to states and other federal agencies — sparking fierce debate over the future of student support and federal oversight.
11/20/2025

Education Dept. Joins With Conservative Groups for 'Patriotic' School Programs

The new coalition has plans to “mobilize youth” through patriotic programming as part of the lead-up to America’s 250th birthday.
09/19/2025
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BET Current: Department of Education Will Begin Collecting on Defaulted Student Loans

Starting May 5, borrowers may face financial penalties as the government ends COVID-era leniency.
04/24/2025

College Boards Says Florida is Wrong on Black Studies Course

Saying the course had “no educational value,” Gov. Ron Desantis’ administration is taking credit for the removal of some content from the lessons.
02/13/2023
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Education Department Proposes New Plan For Student Loan Debt

“We are committed to fixing a broken system."
07/08/2022
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris

The Biden-Harris Administration Sets The Record Straight On Its $5.8 Billion Promise To HBCUs

Despite misinformation about its support, this White House has offered more direct financial support to advancing educational equity than any other in history.
01/26/2022

Obama Highlights Push for Better Skilled Teachers

President calls for experienced teachers at all schools.
07/07/2014
News, National, Department of Education, National Education Association, American Civil Liberties Union
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Where Have all the Black Teachers Gone?

Increasingly, Black kids are being taught by teachers who don't look like them.
05/21/2014
woman in classroom

Department of Justice Says Affirmative Action Has Not Ended

Schools can still use it to diversify their student body.
05/07/2014
A Look at Black and Latino Males High School Performance

The Road to Higher Education for Black and Latino Males

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Students Were Forced to Re-enact Slavery

Connecticut Students Forced to Re-enact Slavery During Field Trip

A student says her classmates were called racial slurs.
09/23/2013