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Secretary of Education Linda McMahon next to the U.S. Department of Education building.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon next to the U.S. Department of Education building.

NACIQI Meeting Delayed for a Second Time

October 14, 2025

In an email to committee members Tuesday, department officials said the meeting will now take place in December.

A photo illustration of workers standing in front of the Department of Education.
A photo illustration of workers standing in front of the Department of Education.

Nearly 500 Education Dept. Employees Fired

October 10, 2025

The Trump administration threatened to lay off federal workers because of the government shutdown. Thousands reportedly got pink slips Friday.

The U.S. Supreme Court building.
The U.S. Supreme Court building.

Higher Ed Will Likely Be a Key Topic for SCOTUS. Which Cases Will Make the Cut?

October 10, 2025

Transgender rights—and their impact on college athletics—are expected to be a primary focus on the main docket, but higher ed experts are also paying close attention to the less predictable shadow docket.

The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.
The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.
A sign with the Education Department’s address stands next to the building.
A sign with the Education Department’s address stands next to the building.
The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.
The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.

ED Opens Door to Student Loan Cap Negotiations

October 6, 2025

The department made some progress toward its student loan overhaul in negotiated rule making, but big questions remain about borrower limitations and repayment plans.

A photo illustration of a boarded-up Department of Education building
A photo illustration of a boarded-up Department of Education building

ED Puts Political Out-of-Office Notes on Staff Emails Without Consent

October 2, 2025

One legal group is preparing to challenge the Trump administration’s action in court, staffers say.