Education Department

Digging into the debt ditch.

Fighting for financial freedom.

It is a stark contrast to the Obama era.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos gave herself high marks when asked to assess her freshman year in office.

The U.S. Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation of the Cedar Rapid, Iowa school district.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos calls for changes to Obama-era guidelines on campus sexual assault cases. The Trump administration believes the Obama rules diminished the rights of the accused.

A Trump campaign staffer who shared racist posts online joins the Education Department. Her name appears in a department email.

The Education Department accesses civil rights gains under President Obama. Activists are preparing for rollbacks under Trump's administration.

A White House conference spotlighted the obstacles girls of color face in school. The Obama administration announced a set of tools to help school districts address sexual trauma and other needs of this neglected demographic.

ITT Technical Institute announced that it's closing all its facilities. This decision is a result of an Education Department ban of the school enrolling students who receive federal financial aid.

The Dept. of Education announces a new round of competitive grants for Promise Neighborhoods. Harlem Children's Zone inspired the program.

New data from the Education Department reveals inequality in school districts across the nation. Black students are experiencing fewer education opportunities and disproportionate suspensions.