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Department of education
Federal student aid office has a big to-do list in 2023, but the same budget
Dec 29, 2022
The office will have to manage student loan forgiveness — if that clears Supreme Court challenges — and the resumption of loan payments after a pandemic pause.
There's a lot at stake with the student loan forgiveness application
Oct 17, 2022
With over 40 million people eligible for debt relief, this is the largest operation of its kind in the department’s history.
Biden’s student loan debt relief plan, explained
by
Jordan Mangi
Oct 13, 2022
We help you figure out whether you’re eligible and answer questions about the plan.
"This is your principal calling": Schools get creative to boost attendance
Aug 11, 2022
Principals are calling, texting and throwing pizza parties in an effort to bring down chronic absenteeism that can affect funding.
Department of Education appoints its first chief economist
Jun 15, 2022
The agency said it’s part of bringing a more data-based approach to policymaking.
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.
For public good, not for profit.
"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.