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Tuesday July 7, 2020

States Sue Education Department Over Allocation Of Pandemic Funds To Schools

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States Sue Education Department Over Allocation Of Pandemic Funds To Schools

July 7, 2020 • Five states and the District of Columbia have accused the Trump administration of trying to unlawfully divert COVID-19 relief funds from public schools to private schools.

Thursday February 13, 2020

Harvard, Yale Accused Of Failing To Report Hundreds Of Millions In Foreign Donations

Harkness Tower on Yale University's campus in 2016. The Department of Education said Yale failed to disclosed a total of $375 million in foreign money. Beth Harpaz/AP hide caption

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Harvard, Yale Accused Of Failing To Report Hundreds Of Millions In Foreign Donations

February 13, 2020 • The Ivy League schools have been singled out in a federal crackdown on institutions of higher learning for allegedly not reporting hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign donations.

Tuesday April 9, 2019

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Texas Tech Medical School To End Use Of Race In Admissions

April 9, 2019 • The decision is a victory for the Trump administration's efforts to pressure schools to abandon affirmative action policies still allowed by the Supreme Court.

Thursday February 23, 2017

Some Teachers, Principals And Students Condemn Trump Transgender Policy

Gavin Grimm is the plaintiff in a case scheduled to be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in March. Grimm sued the school board in Gloucester, Va., after it passed a rule barring transgender students from using school restrooms that match their gender identity. Steve Helber/AP hide caption

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Some Teachers, Principals And Students Condemn Trump Transgender Policy

February 23, 2017 • Supporters say it was wrong to force local schools to allow transgender students to choose which bathroom to use. Critics say rescinding that policy empowers those who harass transgender kids.

Tuesday January 17, 2017

At DeVos' Senate Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters, 'Other Options'

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At DeVos' Senate Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters, 'Other Options'

January 17, 2017 • President-elect Trump's pick for education secretary faced tough questions during her Senate confirmation hearing. She maintained her strong support for school choice and free-market solutions.

At DeVos' Senate Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters, 'Other Options'

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Tuesday September 6, 2016

Large, For-Profit ITT Tech Is Shutting Down All Of Its Campuses

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Large, For-Profit ITT Tech Is Shutting Down All Of Its Campuses

September 6, 2016 • The shutdown affects some 35,000 students and more than 8,000 employees in 38 states. ITT Technical Institutes blamed the Education Department, which recently imposed financial sanctions.

Large, For-Profit ITT Tech Is Shutting Down All Of Its Campuses

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Friday December 19, 2014

The Two-Way

Education Dept. Issues Framework For New College Rating System

December 19, 2014 • The draft plan indicates that such factors as access, affordability and student outcomes will be key to the system first announced by President Obama in 2013.

Sunday October 12, 2014

To Cut Student Debt, Florida College Cuts Off Some Student Borrowing

Students at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., attend a debt management workshop. Broward is one of 29 colleges that no longer accepts unsubsidized student loans. The effort is part of an experiment to cut down on student loan debt and defaults. John O'Connor/WLRN hide caption

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To Cut Student Debt, Florida College Cuts Off Some Student Borrowing

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October 12, 2014 • One of Florida's largest community colleges is trying to reduce the amount of debt its students take on. As part of a federal experiment, it has barred them from taking out any unsubsidized loans.

To Cut Student Debt, Florida College Cuts Off Some Student Borrowing

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Thursday March 31, 2011

The Two-Way

KIPP Charter Schools Have Funding Edge, Study Says

March 31, 2011 • Charter schools in the KIPP network received nearly $3,200 more per student than the funding given to typical charter schools, according to a new study. Researchers also question the program's reporting of its attrition rate.

Tuesday December 7, 2010

The Two-Way

Administration, Congress Target Campus Sexual Assaults

December 7, 2010 • Earlier this year, an NPR investigation looked at how colleges and universities fail victims of sexual assault. Now a federal official says Washington, D.C., is doing more to address the problem. But advocates say it's still not enough.

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