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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 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.

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 group of elementary students with their teacher walking down the hallway.
A group of elementary students with their teacher walking down the hallway.

College Associations Say Expanded List of Professional Degrees Is ‘Incomplete’

July 9, 2026

Several health-care degrees like advanced nursing, physician assistants and occupational therapists were added, but others, like master’s in social work and education, were not.

A photo of the U.S. Department of Education headquarters.
A photo of the U.S. Department of Education headquarters.

Education Dept. Eyes Changing College Merger, Civil Rights Enforcement Regs

July 8, 2026

Many of the agenda items have to do with culture war issues like defining sex and cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion.

A student standing in front of a campus building in three panels. Each of the three panels has progressively more money in the backpack of the student.
A student standing in front of a campus building in three panels. Each of the three panels has progressively more money in the backpack of the student.

How New Federal Earnings Test Could Affect Higher Ed

June 29, 2026

The Education Department finalized the accountability measure Monday evening, ushering in a new era for colleges and universities.