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NACIQI Recommends Denial of Recognition for Cosmetology Accreditor

July 23, 2026

Stripping the accreditor’s recognition could upend cosmetology programs reliant on federal aid. The final decision rests with senior leaders at the Education Department.

The Supreme Court building is in the background, beyond a crowd of people. One person is holding up a pink sign that says "Protect Women's Sports; Two Sexes, One Truth."
The Supreme Court building is in the background, beyond a crowd of people. One person is holding up a pink sign that says "Protect Women's Sports; Two Sexes, One Truth."

House Republicans Move to Codify the Definition of Biological Sex

July 22, 2026

Democrats argue the bill will actually strip LGBTQ+ students of civil rights protections, going beyond what the Supreme Court intended.

A photo illustration of a woman applying shampoo and massaging hair of a customer with calendars of 2027, 2028 and 2029 merged into it.
A photo illustration of a woman applying shampoo and massaging hair of a customer with calendars of 2027, 2028 and 2029 merged into it.

How Soon Could Colleges Lose Loan Access Under New Accountability Metric?

July 20, 2026

For most programs, data from the new test on student earnings will be released in 2027 and failing programs could face penalties in 2028. But some have been granted an extension that student advocates say is harmful.

A sheet cake with a print of the U.S. Department of Education building on it being cut apart and served. There are several slices removed and placed on plates.
A sheet cake with a print of the U.S. Department of Education building on it being cut apart and served. There are several slices removed and placed on plates.

House Republicans Advance Legislation to Formally Dismantle ED

July 16, 2026

Democrats argued that the legislation is counterproductive and would create more bureaucracy, not less.

A photo of a sign for the U.S. Department of Education with a U.S. flag in front of it.
A photo of a sign for the U.S. Department of Education with a U.S. flag in front of it.
Tim Walberg, an older white man wearing glasses and a green tie
Tim Walberg, an older white man wearing glasses and a green tie
A close-up of a piggy bank wearing a small graduation cap
A close-up of a piggy bank wearing a small graduation cap
A photo illustration of a hand adjusting a dial, turning it to $100,000. The dial has values from $0 to $200,000.
A photo illustration of a hand adjusting a dial, turning it to $100,000. The dial has values from $0 to $200,000.

ED Encouraged Institutions to Limit Graduate Loans. They Don’t Want To.

July 10, 2026

Colleges are debating whether they should limit lending to students in certain programs that are currently considered “professional” by the Education Department.