Stories Tagged as
Department of education
No interest, no payments required on federal student loans until 2021
Aug 25, 2020
The Department of Education just extended temporary relief for borrowers with federally held student loans.
Why the former education secretary says "education runs on lies"
by
Amy Scott
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 3, 2018
There's a disconnect between politicians' words on education and their actions, says Arne Duncan.
"Money is never enough,” the former federal education secretary says
by
Amy Scott
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 24, 2018
We need high expectations for kids along with investment in schools, Arne Duncan says.
What the Secretary of Education wishes he had accomplished
Jan 6, 2017
Secretary of Education John King reflects on his time in office.
Government details help for students defrauded by predatory colleges
by
Amy Scott
Oct 28, 2016
Since Corinthian Colleges collapsed last year amid allegations of fraud, the Education Department has discharged $247 million in student loans.
ITT Tech is shutting down
by
Tony Wagner
Sep 6, 2016
The for-profit college will shut down its 130 campuses and let go most of its 8,000 employees.
Will acting Education Secretary John King stay?
by
Amy Scott
Mar 14, 2016
The Senate plans to take up King's confirmation Monday for the short-term post.
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Why liberal arts colleges are struggling
by
Adriene Hill
Mar 4, 2015
Sweet Briar College says it will close at the end of the academic year.
Weiss withdraws but will still work at Treasury
Jan 13, 2015
Is there a difference between an adviser and someone with Senate confirmation?