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Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge this week struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities. In her ruling, U.S.…

John McCarthy August 17, 2025

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Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently,…

John McCarthy April 21, 2025

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Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of…

John McCarthy January 25, 2025

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U.S. Department of Education Approves $138M Rescue Plan For K-12 USVI Schools

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education’s (VIDE) American Rescue Plan Outlying Areas State Educational Agency (ARP-OA SEA)…

John McCarthy November 24, 2021