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The US Department of Education's proposed Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) may penalize graduates who enter ministry, according to Christian college leaders. The rule introduces an earnings premium test to determine federal loan eligibility for college programs. This could disproportionately affect religious programs and exacerbate a national shortage of clergy.

The US Department of Education is investigating the Los Angeles Unified School District for its policies on handling sexual misconduct allegations against teachers and staff. The district denies automatically reassigning accused employees to other schools, saying 'reassignment' means being directed to stay away from students during an investigation. The investigation aims to determine if the district's handling of such cases violates Title IX.

The US Department of Education is investigating the Los Angeles Unified School District for its policies on handling sexual misconduct allegations. The district has denied automatically reassigning teachers accused of misconduct to other schools. The investigation will determine if the district's policies violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

The US education department is investigating Smith College for admitting transgender women, claiming it may breach Title IX. The investigation is part of the Trump administration's attacks on trans rights. The college's policy allows transgender women into women's intimate spaces, including dorms and bathrooms.

The US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating Smith College for admitting male students to a women's college, allowing them access to women-only areas. The investigation aims to determine if the college violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college considers any applicant who self-identifies as a woman eligible for admission.

The US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating Smith College for admitting male students to its all-women's institution, potentially violating Title IX. The college considers applicants who self-identify as women, including trans and nonbinary individuals. The investigation aims to determine if the college's policy complies with federal law.

A study found that banning cellphones in US schools did not improve students' test scores, but students reported improvements in overall well-being in later years. The study suggests that cellphone bans may have positive effects on students' well-being, despite no impact on test scores. This finding has implications for education policy and school technology use.