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Discover insightful discussions on "Department of Education," a podcast dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of education. Join experts, educators, and thought leaders as they delve into current trends, innovative teaching strategies, and policy changes shaping the future of learning. Whether you're a teacher, student, or education enthusiast, tune in to gain valuable knowledge and stay informed about the evolving educational landscape. For more info go to Http://www.quietplease.ai Check out these deals https://amzn.to/48MZPjs

  1. 1D AGO

    Education Overhaul: $79B Funding Bill, Workforce Shifts, and New Accountability Rules

    Welcome to your weekly update on the U.S. Department of Education, where we cut through the noise to spotlight what's really moving the needle for education. This week's blockbuster: President Trump signed a $79 billion education funding bill into law, locking in fiscal 2026 priorities like campus-based aid for Federal Work-Study and FSEOG programs. Higher Ed Dive reports this stabilizes funding based on prior-year appropriations, giving schools breathing room amid reforms. Key shifts include the HEP Division moving to the Department of Labor starting January 20, streamlining postsecondary and workforce programs. Assistant Secretary Dr. David Barker calls it realignment for workforce success, while DOL's Dr. Henry Mack praises it as boosting skills for economic dominance. Powers Law's February update also flags the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization rulemaking, launched January 26, targeting accreditor competition, student outcomes over DEI mandates, and intellectual diversity—comments due March 2 on the RISE NPRM too. Impacts hit hard: American families gain simpler loans and Workforce Pell Grants under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, but states brace for chaos from ED's hollowing out via interagency shifts. Businesses cheer accountability tying aid to earnings thresholds—failing programs lose loans after two of three years. New America warns local districts face delays in special ed and CTE. The Office for Civil Rights secured 31 agreements February 19 ending university ties to The Ph.D. Project, amid GAO scrutiny of its 2025 staff cuts. Quote from Secretary Linda McMahon on the new AHEAD framework: "We've developed an accountability framework institutions can work with, students will benefit from, and taxpayers expect." Watch the March 4-6 FSA Training Conference and March 2 comment deadlines. Citizens, submit feedback via regulations.gov to shape rules. Next, track AIM rulemaking sessions. Dive deeper at ed.gov/newsroom. If input's open, make your voice heard. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. FEB 16

    Transforming Student Aid and Higher Ed Under the Trump Administration

    The Trump administration is moving at historic pace on student financial aid, with the Department of Education announcing this week that it's taking the first step to develop the 2027-28 FAFSA form, targeting an October 2026 launch. Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent called this a dramatic turnaround, saying after years of mismanagement under the previous administration that left students and families struggling with delays and confusion, they've delivered historic progress in just one year by launching the earliest and most streamlined FAFSA form in history. But the changes go far beyond the application itself. The Department is simultaneously reshaping higher education through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law last July. Beginning this summer, new graduate students will be capped at twenty thousand five hundred dollars in federal loans per year with a hundred thousand dollar aggregate limit, a significant shift in borrowing authority. The Department is also proposing new repayment plans designed to make loans more manageable for borrowers as millions are returning to active repayment status. Behind the scenes, there's major structural reorganization happening. The Department is integrating postsecondary education and workforce development by detailing staff to work with the Labor Department, essentially merging fragmented programs into what officials describe as a unified system prioritizing industry-driven training. The administration has also established new Accreditation Innovation and Modernization rulemaking to streamline how colleges are recognized and evaluated while emphasizing student outcomes over compliance metrics. The impact varies dramatically depending on where you live and what students you serve. In blue states, school districts are bracing for targeted scrutiny of diversity and inclusion programs through heightened Title VI and Title IX enforcement. For higher education institutions, there's both opportunity and uncertainty. The Department is providing more flexibility in how federal funds are used, but also demanding biweekly reporting on interagency coordination as functions migrate between agencies. State leaders are being advised to step up, particularly around protecting English learner programs and establishing their own civil rights oversight since the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has been significantly reduced. The coming months will test whether this rapid restructuring delivers the promised efficiency or creates the chaos and delays that critics warn could disrupt aid delivery. For the latest updates on FAFSA deadlines, loan repayment options, and state-level guidance, visit ed.gov. If you're an educator or administrator, watch for the March 2 deadline to comment on new Title IV program rules. Thank you for tuning in to this week's education policy update. Be sure to subscribe for more coverage as these changes unfold. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. FEB 13

    Education Update: Budget Boost, Accreditation Overhaul, and Student Loan Reforms

    Welcome to your weekly update on the U.S. Department of Education, where we cut through the noise to spotlight what's changing education right now. This week's top headline: President Trump signed the FY 2026 education budget into law at $79 billion, up $217 million from last year, ending a tense funding standoff and ensuring on-time grants to states and districts, according to K-12 Dive reports. This keeps critical supports flowing for mental health, special education, and high-poverty schools, as praised by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Key moves include the Department's release of 2025 foreign funding data for universities, revealing millions from abroad and sparking transparency debates, per the official Ed.gov press release. They're also launching the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization negotiated rulemaking committee to overhaul accreditors—ditching DEI biases, slashing costs, and prioritizing student outcomes. Under Secretary Nicholas Kent nailed it: "The current system shields existing players, fuels rising costs, and promotes ideologically driven initiatives." Nominations close February 26, with sessions in April and May. On student loans, a proposed rule caps graduate borrowing at $20,500 yearly starting July 2026, simplifies repayment, and phases out PLUS loans to cut debt burdens, as outlined in the Federal Register notice—public comments due March 2. Leadership shifts feature Secretary Linda McMahon appointing Phil Bryant to the National Assessment Governing Board and naming Richard Lucas acting COO for Federal Student Aid. For Americans, this means steadier school funding and cheaper college paths, easing family budgets. Businesses and universities face accreditation shake-ups that could lower admin bloat but demand outcome-focused reforms. States gain flexibilities for teacher strategies under ESEA Title II, per Ed.gov guidance, though some brace for less federal oversight. Citizens, weigh in on loan rules by March 2 via regulations.gov, or nominate for the AIM committee now. Watch interagency deals dismantling bureaucracy and Tribal consultations. For details, visit ed.gov/newsroom. Submit input if you see deadlines looming—your voice shapes this. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  4. FEB 9

    Education Department Overhauls Accreditation, Boosts Workforce Prep and Student Outcomes

    Welcome to your weekly update on the U.S. Department of Education. This week, the biggest headline is the launch of the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization Committee, or AIM, to overhaul higher education accreditation. The Department announced this negotiated rulemaking to simplify accreditor recognition, cut costs driving tuition hikes, ban discriminatory standards like race-based scholarships, and focus on data-driven student outcomes, building on President Trump's Executive Order 14279. Key moves include six new interagency agreements with Labor, Interior, Health and Human Services, and State to dismantle bureaucracy and shift programs like K-12 and Native American education to states. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said, "The Trump Administration is taking bold action to break up the federal education bureaucracy and return education to the states." Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer added, "We will ensure our K-12 and postsecondary programs prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce demands." President Trump also signed the FY26 budget into law at $79 billion, up $217 million from last year, protecting special education, mental health, and afterschool programs despite flat funding in some areas. Meanwhile, a proposed rule aims to simplify student loans and repayment under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with comments due March 2. For Americans, this means cheaper college, less debt from repeat credits, and better job-aligned training—potentially filling 700,000 skilled jobs. Businesses gain streamlined workforce programs; states face less red tape but must adapt to shifted responsibilities, as experts like Sasha Pudelski from AASA warn of planning uncertainty. Local districts keep formula grants on time. Nominations for AIM negotiators are due February 26, with sessions in April and May. Check ed.gov for prayer guidance in schools or budget details. Watch interagency transfers and OCR enforcement on Title VI and IX. For more, visit ed.gov/press-releases. If you're a stakeholder, submit comments now. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  5. FEB 6

    Dept. of Ed. Tackles Student Data Misuse, Accreditation Overhaul, and Outcome-Based Lending Reforms

    Welcome to your weekly update on the U.S. Department of Education, where we cut through the noise to spotlight what matters for education today. This week's top headline: The Department's Student Privacy Policy Office launched an investigation into Tufts University and the National Student Clearinghouse over allegations that the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement illegally shared student data to sway elections, potentially violating FERPA privacy laws. The Department also issued new guidance rescinding Biden-era policies that pushed schools to join this program, warning institutions using its upcoming data release could face penalties unless they get student consent first. On the higher ed front, big moves are underway. The Department announced the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization committee, with nominations due by February 26—meetings kick off in April to slash red tape, prioritize data-driven student outcomes over DEI standards, and block discriminatory practices like race-based scholarships. Under Secretary Nicholas Kent celebrated a separate breakthrough, saying, "After more than 15 years of regulatory uncertainty, we've developed an accountability framework that institutions can work with, students will benefit from, and taxpayers can rightfully expect to improve outcomes." This new system holds all programs accountable via earnings thresholds—if they fail two out of three years, they lose federal loans and potentially Pell Grants. Budget-wise, President Trump signed a $79 billion FY26 funding bill, up slightly from last year, rejecting deep cuts and preserving Pell at $7,395 max while mandating on-time grants to states and staff to handle core duties amid interagency shifts. For American families, this means stronger student data protections and fairer loans, curbing debt traps. Colleges and states gain streamlined rules but face outcome-based scrutiny, pushing better value. Businesses benefit from workforce-aligned programs without political bias. Listeners, nominate negotiators for AIM rulemaking at ed.gov by February 26, or comment on student loan proposals by March 2. Watch for April sessions and final rules. Dive deeper at ed.gov. Get involved—your voice shapes these changes. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  6. FEB 2

    Accreditation Overhaul, School Choice Surge: Shakeups in US Education

    Welcome to your weekly update on the U.S. Department of Education, where we cut through the noise to spotlight what's shaking up schools and campuses. This week's top headline: The Department just announced negotiated rulemaking to overhaul higher education accreditation, kicking off the AIM Committee to slash red tape, prioritize student outcomes over DEI mandates, and welcome new accreditors. Nominations for negotiators are due by February 26, with sessions in April and May. Key moves include ending Biden's moratorium on new accreditors, redistributing $15 million in grants to foster competition and easier switches for colleges. They're also rewriting the Accreditation Handbook to enforce merit-based standards, ban race-based scholarships, and fix credit transfer rules that trap students in debt. Echoing this, the White House is pushing school choice via executive orders, prioritizing grants for K-12 scholarships and eyeing the Department's closure to empower states. Leadership under Secretary Linda McMahon is streamlining, with functions like elementary education shifting to the Labor Department and special ed potentially to Health and Human Services. Budget talks propose $66.7 billion for FY26—a 15% cut—merging grants into a $2 billion state-focused pot, though Congress is pushing back with a $79 billion draft. For American families, this means cheaper college paths, more school options, and less federal overreach—but potential chaos in special ed and civil rights probes. Businesses and colleges face lighter regs but accreditation shakeups; states brace for shifted burdens and funding uncertainty. "The administration is moving to systematic changes impacting all institutions," says policy expert Fansmith. Experts like Sasha Pudelski warn of planning nightmares for districts. Watch April sessions and FY26 budget fights. Citizens, nominate negotiators at ed.gov or report DEI issues via their portal. For details, visit ed.gov/news. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. JAN 30

    Transforming Higher Ed: New Accountability and Accreditation Rules Aim to Boost Student Outcomes

    Welcome back, listeners. We're diving into what's shaping up to be a transformational moment for American higher education. The Department of Education just wrapped its final negotiations on a historic accountability framework that could fundamentally change how colleges operate and which programs get federal funding. Here's what's happening. After more than fifteen years of regulatory uncertainty, the Education Department has reached consensus on new rules that will hold all postsecondary institutions accountable for student outcomes. According to the Department, this ends what they call selective enforcement based on tax status and politics, replacing it with earnings-based standards that apply equally to certificate programs, bachelor's degrees, and graduate studies alike. The mechanics are straightforward. If institutions fail to meet earnings thresholds for two out of three years, they lose access to Direct Loan programs. If half their federal funding comes from failing programs, those programs also lose Pell Grant eligibility. This applies across all sectors for the first time. Meanwhile, the Department is simultaneously overhauling the accreditation system itself. New negotiated rulemaking begins in April and May to make it easier for new accreditors to enter the field and for colleges to switch accreditors. The Department signaled it wants accreditors focusing on student outcomes data rather than what they characterize as DEI-based standards. So what does this mean for you? Students may see programs eliminated if they don't produce graduates earning sufficient wages. Colleges will need to demonstrate concrete economic returns on education. Taxpayers get an accountability framework officials say will improve outcomes. Institutions have until April and May to weigh in during the accreditation negotiations. There's one wrinkle timing-wise. As we record this, the federal government faces a funding deadline of today, January thirtieth. If Congress doesn't act, the Education Department could shut down for the second time in three months, furloughing over two thousand staffers and halting grant competitions and civil rights investigations. Looking ahead, listeners should watch the April and May rulemaking sessions and track whether new accreditors actually emerge. You can find details on all these initiatives at ed.gov. Thanks for tuning in. Subscribe to stay updated on education policy that affects your family and community. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  8. JAN 26

    Rulemaking Roundup: Dept of Ed's Accountability Shake-Up and Congress' Budget Fight

    Welcome to your weekly update on the U.S. Department of Education, where we cut through the headlines to show how these changes hit home for families, schools, and communities. This week's biggest story: The Department reached consensus on a historic new accountability framework for higher education, wrapping up its AHEAD negotiated rulemaking sessions. For the first time in decades, every postsecondary program—from certificates to graduate degrees—faces uniform standards based on student earnings. Fail two out of three years on earnings thresholds, and programs lose access to Direct Loans; if they make up half of an institution's Title IV aid, Pell Grants vanish too. Under Secretary Nicholas Kent called it a breakthrough: "We've developed an accountability framework that institutions can work with, students will benefit from, and taxpayers can rightfully expect to improve outcomes." Meanwhile, the Trump administration is reshaping the agency itself, detailing 40 to 50 employees from higher education programs to the Labor Department as part of six new interagency agreements. This aims to streamline operations and push education back to states, but Congress is pushing back hard. A bipartisan spending package unveiled this week funds Education at $79 billion for fiscal 2026—$217 million above last year—with mandates to keep staff levels steady, deliver grants on time, and halt unauthorized transfers. As the National School Boards Association's Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs put it, this preserves "essential expertise and civil rights protections." Secretary Linda McMahon is also honoring everyday heroes, naming Louisiana custodian Donella Wagner the 2026 RISE Award winner. For American families, this means better odds of debt-free degrees aligned with real jobs, but K-12 leaders face uncertainty with shrinking federal support for special ed, rural schools, and English learners—potentially delaying funds and straining budgets. Businesses cheer workforce-focused Pells, while states and districts brace for chaos in grant delivery and enforcement shifts targeting DEI under Title IX and VI. Experts like Columbia's Jonathan Collins warn: "Expect less from the feds—anything you're used to getting, plan for less." Deadlines loom: Watch for the rulemaking's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking soon, and Congress votes on the budget by January 30. Keep an eye on Supreme Court Title IX cases and more employee shifts. Dive deeper at ed.gov/newsroom, and if you're in education, submit comments on the proposed rules via regulations.gov. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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