by kids1stadvocac | Mar 4, 2025 | Federal Archive
K-12 Dive Linda McMahon won confirmation as U.S. education secretary on Monday, gaining Senate approval in a51-45 vote along party lines. McMahon’s approval had been expected given the Republican majority, albeit thin, in the Senate. President Donald Trump nominated...
by kids1stadvocac | Feb 28, 2025 | Federal Archive
On February 27th, the U. S. Department of Education (ED) launched a portal for parents, students, teachers, and the broader community to report instances of discrimination, based on race or gender in publicly funded K-12 schools. The Department will use these...
by kids1stadvocac | Feb 25, 2025 | Federal Archive
Last week in a 12-11 vote, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance the nomination of Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education. Prior to the vote, COPAA CEO Denise Marshall issued a statement expressing “deep concern with the...
by kids1stadvocac | Feb 25, 2025 | Federal Archive
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) advising educational institutions receiving federal funds to cease using race as a factor in admissions, hiring, promotions, compensation, scholarships, discipline, and related areas. The DCL...
by kids1stadvocac | Feb 18, 2025 | State Archive
kare11.com At the University of St. Thomas, 185 students recently found out their scholarships have been canceled by the federal government. The university’s president, Rob Vischer, said Friday night the school received an email from the U.S. Department of Education...
