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Feds Launch Discrimination Probe Of Florida School District

The U.S. Department of Education investigates systemic racial discrimination in Pinellas County Schools. Federal education officials had previously criticized the…
by Nigel Roberts
04.07.16
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Arne Duncan Back In Chicago To Help Dropouts

Former Sec. of Education Arne Duncan takes new job in Chicago to help high school dropouts. He plans to create…
by Nigel Roberts
03.30.16
President Obama Announces John King Jr. As Education Secretary During News Conference
Senate Confirms John King As Education Secretary

Several Republicans joined Democrats to confirm John King for education secretary. King's main task is implementing the sweeping new education…
by Nigel Roberts
03.15.16
President Obama Announces John King Jr. As Education Secretary During News Conference
Senate Committee OKs John King's Nomination

A Senate committee approved John King for education secretary. He awaits a confirmation vote from the full Senate.
by Nigel Roberts
03.09.16
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REPORT: Education Department Misled Public On Misdeeds Of…

An Inspector General report says the Education Department misled the public about the misdeeds of student loan companies. Lawmakers are…
by Nigel Roberts
03.21.16