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Feds cite Islam focus in review of Duke-UNC language grant
The Trump administration is threatening to cut funding for a Middle East studies program run by the University of North Carolina and Duke University, arguing that it's misusing a federal grant to advance "ideological priorities" and unfairly promote "the positive aspects of Islam" but not Christianity or Judaism....
High-ranking education official visits Montana schools
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A high-ranking federal education official has toured Pryor public schools and Billings' Skyview High School to highlight their programs. The Billings Gazette rep orts Deputy Secretary of Education Mick Zais' tour on Tuesday was about promoting school programs on cultural initiatives...
Whitmer wants budget bills now; GOP waiting until next week
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday urged Republican legislative leaders to quickly send her budget bills before their weekend "getaway" for a GOP political gathering, saying she needs as much time as possible to review and sign them by a Sept. 30 deadline. Republicans...
Colorado Editorial Roundup
The Colorado Springs Gazette, Sept. 9, on solving the student loan debt problem: Today's Perspective feature, in The Gazette's recently expanded Sunday editorial section, grapples with the nationwide dilemma of student loan debt as people begin their fall semesters. Our articles, which originated in our sister...
Senators blast Trump judicial nominee for silence at hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both parties criticized a nominee for a federal appeals court for declining to answer questions Wednesday about his work in the Trump White House and Education Department. Steven Menashi, an associate White House counsel, has been nominated by President Donald Trump for the...
Colleges watching as Michigan State pays big fine in scandal
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The government this week levied an unprecedented $4.5 million fine against Michigan State University in the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal. The U.S. Education Department has extraordinary muscle over schools that participate in federal student aid programs. Colleges must...
Michigan State University fined $4.5 million in Nassar case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government on Thursday ordered Michigan State University to make sweeping changes and pay a $4.5 million fine after determining that it failed to adequately respond to sexual assault complaints against Larry Nassar, a campus sports doctor who molested elite gymnasts and other female...
The Latest: Michigan State official out after federal probe
DETROIT (AP) — The Latest on the consequences of a federal investigation into how Michigan State University handled sexual assault and harassment complaints (all times local): 1:05 p.m. Michigan State University says its chief academic officer has resigned after the school was fined $4.5 million in a...
Today in History
Today in History Today is Saturday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2019. There are 122 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 31, 1986, 82 people were killed when an Aeromexico jetliner and a small private plane collided over Cerritos, California. The Soviet passenger ship Admiral Nakhimov...
DeVos issues new loan forgiveness rule for swindled students
WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos late Friday issued a new rule on loan forgiveness for students defrauded by their colleges, a rewrite of Obama-era regulations that advocates say will make it tougher for students to get relief. DeVos said schools must be held accountable but the Obama rule...
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