United States Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has issued a Letter of Impending Enforcement against Jefferson County Public Schools for alleged Title IX violations. The school district has responded to the federal letter.

College graduates outearn those without a degree within 15 years, despite tuition costs. A study found that certain college majors offer a better long-term return on investment. College grads can expect to earn more than non-grads over their lifetime.

A husband took out a $100,000 Parent PLUS loan for his daughter, but she dropped out and is unlikely to repay the loans. The couple is considering refinancing. The loan amount is substantial, and repayment seems uncertain.

Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the Trump administration is working to dismantle the 'failed' $3 trillion education bureaucracy and return authority to parents, teachers, and local leaders. The administration aims to deliver on its vision of educational renewal. McMahon testified before the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

The US Department of Education has launched a Title IX investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District's handling of teacher misconduct, accusing the district of protecting sexual predators at the expense of students. The investigation is focused on the district's policy regarding teachers. Federal officials are involved in the case.