Donald Trump's college plan needs to go back to school

His approach to lowering college costs rests on reprivatizing the student loan industry, but that's not nearly enough

• Jul 22, 2016

​White House advises schools on transgender bathroom access

Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity, Obama administration says

• May 13, 2016

Feds claim false advertising by DeVry University

For-profit educator accused of making misleading claims about jobs and income for graduates, but vows to defend itself

• Jan 27, 2016

President Obama signs sweeping overhaul to No Child Left Behind

The president called the bill "a Christmas miracle," which revises the 2001 No Child Left Behind law

• Dec 10, 2015

Education reform bill clears Senate, heads to Obama's desk

The rewrite of the 2002 No Child Left Behind law now awaits the president's signature

• Dec 9, 2015

School district violated transgender student's rights, U.S. officials say

Department of Education said suburban Chicago school district is violating rights of a transgender student by refusing to allow her use of a girls' locker room

• Nov 2, 2015

A small financial victory for college students

With newly issued rules, the federal government cracks down on a banking practice that can hurt student borrowers

• Oct 27, 2015

Obama announces new Education Department head

Outgoing Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced Friday he was stepping down

• Oct 2, 2015

Education Secretary Arne Duncan to step down

Duncan is one of the last remaining original members of President Obama's cabinet

• Oct 2, 2015

What colleges does the White House like best?

Obama administration unveils new "College Scorecard" to help students decide what universities best fit their needs

• Sep 12, 2015

Prisoners may soon be eligible for financial aid to take courses behind bars

College financial aid for prisoners would come in the form of Pell grants, which are for low-income people and do not have to be repaid

• Jul 28, 2015

Senate passes No Child Left Behind replacement

The bill needs to be reconciled with the House version, which changes the way federal dollars are doled out

• Jul 16, 2015

Will Congress finally overhaul No Child Left Behind?

The House and Senate are each advancing proposals to replace the controversial 2001 education bill, but significant hurdles remain

• Jul 9, 2015

The U.S. scratches its proposed college ratings

The Education Dept. decides against launching its own ratings, but it's not giving up its plan to make more info available

• Jun 26, 2015

​Corinthian students catch a break on their student loans

It could cost billions, but the Dept. of Education plans to erase much of their debt from attending the now-defunct schools

• Jun 8, 2015

​Almanac: Kindergarten

June 7th, 1843, was the birthday of Susan Blow, who introduced the German movement of education for preschoolers to America

• Jun 7, 2015

Fewer students being bullied at school, survey finds

Those who are bullied are more likely to be girls than boys and more likely to be white than minority students

• May 15, 2015