An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political priorities
Under Trump, the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is taking a frontline role in his political battles.
Education Dept launches widespread civil rights probe: A look at what the agency does as Trump eyes shutdown
The Education Department deals with managing loans, financial aid and some funding, but does not develop curriculum or accredit schools.
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UNT included in federal Civil Rights Office investigation into ‘race-exclusionary practices’
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the investigations are an effort to protect students from discrimination.
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UC now under investigation by DOE Office for Civil Rights because of graduate program partnership
This investigation specifically centers on schools that are partnering with The Ph.D. Project, an organization that focuses on helping students of all backgrounds pursue a business PhD.
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Education Dept. layoffs cut half the staff investigating campus antisemitism
Experts say the Office for Civil Rights, which probes discrimination at K-12 schools and universities, may have to change ...
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Feds send civil rights letters to USF, University of Tampa
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act bars schools that receive federal money from discriminating on the basis of race, color and ...
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Department of Education sends letters to 60 institutions under investigation for antisemitic discrimination & harassment
(WBNG) -- On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights sent letters to 60 universities under ...
Trump Administration Probes 45 Universities on Race Policies
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday said its office for civil rights is investigating 45 universities, citing ...