WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education Inspector General issued the following audit report information (No. F25NF0228) entitled "2024 Summary of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General's Non-Federal Audit Oversight Activities." * * * 2024 Summary of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General's Non-Federal Audit Oversight Activities The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for the oversight of non-Federal audits covering Depa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * Behind the Cuts: How Trump and Musk Are Breaking What Works Trump "Couldn't Care Less" About Rising Costs, While Musk Targets Americans' Earned Benefits, Worsens Health Care President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their allies in Congress are setting into motion their latest power gr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Cleaver, Scott Hold Listening Session With Local Educators on President Trump's Attempt to Dismantle the Department of Education (Kansas City, MO) - This weekend, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) hosted House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) in Kansas City to participate in a listening session with local educators and community lead more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Department of Education Encourages States to Expand Education Choice by Leveraging Flexibilities in Title I Funds The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education today sent a letter to all chief state school officers informing them of existing flexibility in federal formula funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to su more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * ED, HHS, and GSA Initiate Federal Contract and Grant Review of Harvard University Measures include a comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants as part of an investigation aimed at eliminating anti-Semitic harassment on college campuses Today, the Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announce more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 31 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF to Okla. Supt. Walters: 'We're not backing down' over lawsuit Oklahoma State Superintendent of Instruction Ryan Walters released a statement today claiming he has filed a lawsuit against the Freedom From Religion Foundation. FFRF, a national state/church watchdog, has not yet received a copy of the suit. "FFRF, as a defender of our Constitution, expects t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Demand Independent Watchdog Investigation into Trump Administration's Unprecedented Attempts to Dismantle Department of Education ~ The Administration's actions threaten to "severely restrict" ED's ability to support students, parents, and teachers across the country ~ WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined 10 of her Senate Colleagues in a letter to Acting more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Joins Raskin, Colleagues to Demand Answers for Students, Families After Trump Shutters Department of Education Civil Rights Regional Offices WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05) joined Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and 14 of their congressional colleagues in a letter (link is external) to U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon demanding answers abou more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 1 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Iowa's high school graduation rate climbs to 88.3% for the class of 2024 Four-year graduation rate increased .8%, returning to prepandemic levels Iowa's high school graduation rate climbed nearly a full percentage point, reaching 88.3% for the graduating class of 2024, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education. This marks the first time since  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 1 -- The Maryland State Board of Education issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * State Board President, State Superintendent Issue Statement on USDE Decision to Rescind Pandemic Recovery Funds Reimbursement BALTIMORE (March 31, 2025) - Today, State Board of Education President Dr. Joshua Michael and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright issued a statement about the U.S. Department of Education's decision to rescind reimbursements f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Meeting the Moment Facing America's Research Universities The following is a statement from the Association of American Universities (AAU) Board of Directors: The Association of American Universities (AAU) was founded 125 years ago to help create high standards of scholarship at America's leading research universities. We did this to ensure that our own best and brightes more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 1 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Survey aims to explore New Hampshire's literacy landscape CONCORD, NH (March 31, 2025) -- Today, the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) officially launched New Hampshire's Literacy Landscape Survey. This important initiative is a key step in the ongoing development of the State Literacy Plan and is designed to assess the current state of literacy ed more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Leads Colleagues to Demand Answers for Students, Families After Trump Shutters Department of Education Civil Rights Office Serving Maryland and Neighboring States WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) led 15 of his congressional colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon demanding answers about the Trump Administration's decision t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Rep. Aguilar Re-Introduces the No Hungry Kids in Schools Act Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar reintroduced the No Hungry Kids in Schools Act, which would expand access to meals for every student in America by allowing states to provide no-cost meal programs in public schools. "As a father, the thought of any child going hungry in school is devastating," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "House De more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Reed Darrow Rubinstein, President Trump's nominee to be legal adviser of the State Department, from a March 25, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and members of the Committee: It is an honor of a lifetime to appear before you as President Donald J. Trump's nominee to serve as Legal Adviser of the Department of State. I am humbled and grateful for the confid more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Suit Filed After Trump Administration's Failure to Release Records on Contract Cancellations, Policy Shifts at Education Washington, DC - Today, Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for unlawfully withholding r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - April 1, 2025: * * * Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced six finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation's highest award for teaching in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Established by Congre more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Here's a look at the research products created by the Congressional Research Service, a part of the Library of Congress for the week ending March 30, 2025: * * * Congressional Budget Office: 'Long-Term Budget Outlook - 2025 to 2055' (Part 2 of 3) The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on March 27, 2025, entitled "The Long-Term Budget Outlook - 2025 to 2055:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Chapter 2: Spending and Revenues Overview In the Congress more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Issues Final Warning Letter to Maine on Title IX Compliance Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued its final warning to the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) for its ongoing refusal to comply with Title IX. The letter sent to MDOE is the final step in OCR's Title IX investigation bef more PR