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House Democrats Grill Betsy DeVos Over Denying Student Borrower Relief

4:36pm December 12, 2019

The education secretary testified before the House education committee about her handling of a loan relief program for student borrowers who say they were defrauded by for-profit colleges.

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President Trump has signed an executive order that will broaden Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to apply to discrimination based on anti-Semitism. He is seen here signing the order at a Hanukkah reception at the White House.

Trump Signs Order Against Anti-Semitism At Colleges, Worrying Free Speech Advocates

6:18pm December 11, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The order will extend a federal anti-discrimination law to include discrimination based on anti-Semitism. Some worry the policy will be used to stifle criticism of Israel on college campuses.

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before the Senate education committee on March 28.

Betsy DeVos Overruled Education Dept. Findings On Defrauded Student Borrowers

11:47am December 11, 2019

by Cory Turner

The education secretary says many students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges don't deserve full relief from their loans. Department memos show career staff arguing the opposite.

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News Brief: Impeachment Probe, Trade Deal, Student Debt Case

5:11am December 11, 2019

A House panel takes its next steps on impeachment. The U.S., Mexico and Canada sign a new trade deal. And, an update on a fight between 200,000 people with student debt and Education Secretary DeVoss.

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Lawsuit Claims SAT And ACT Are Illegal In California Admissions

8:05pm December 10, 2019

by Elissa Nadworny

Students and advocacy groups want the University of California system to drop the test requirement. They argue the policy "illegally discriminates against applicants on the basis of race and wealth."

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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before the House Education and Labor Committee in 2019.

Democratic Bill Aims To Block Title IX Rule Changes Pushed By Trump Administration

6:59pm December 10, 2019

by Sam Gringlas

The bill comes as the U.S. Department of Education is nearing the end of a lengthy rule-making process to revise rules that govern how universities that receive federal funding handle sexual assault.

'Switched On Pop': Fluff For The Masses Or Misunderstood Masterpieces?

4:59pm December 10, 2019

Gonna take my horse to the old town road, gonna... wait, what were we talking about?

The FTC said the University of Phoenix's ads sought to mislead prospective students by suggesting the school had close ties to Twitter, MGM and other large companies.

University Of Phoenix Reaches $191 Million Settlement With FTC, Including Debt Relief

3:56pm December 10, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The school has 15 business days to inform eligible students, "You no longer owe any money to University of Phoenix. You don't have to do anything to get this relief."

News Brief: Impeachment Probe, Ukraine Cease-Fire, College Admissions Suit

7:28am December 10, 2019

House Democrats to unveil articles of impeachment against President Trump. Russia and Ukraine's presidents agree to a cease-fire. A lawsuit claims SAT and ACT are illegal in California admissions.

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Lawsuit Challenges University Of California System's Use Of SAT, ACT

6:57am December 10, 2019

by Elissa Nadworny

An expected lawsuit will demand that the University of California stop using the SAT and the ACT in the admissions process. Research shows the SAT is biased against low-income and non-white students.

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