Press Releases 
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June 9, 2016
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached an agreement with Occidental College in Los Angeles to resolve a sexual violence and sexual harassment complaint investigation.
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June 8, 2016
Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr.:
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June 8, 2016
The U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Transportation (DOT) are partnering to help state and local leaders increase diversity in their schools and communities, and to narrow opportunity gaps. On Wednesday, June 8, the agencies will host an interagency listening session for education, housing, and transportation leaders at ED’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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June 7, 2016
Update (as of 8/10/16): Recently, the U.S. Department of Education was alerted to errors in data the state of Florida submitted on behalf of its school districts as part of the 2013-2014 Civil Rights Data Collection. As a result, the data referenced here may not fully represent all students in Florida. ED is working with Florida to address this issue as soon as possible at which point the Department will make updates accordingly.
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June 6, 2016
Today, the U.S.
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June 2, 2016
Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr.:
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May 27, 2016
The Department of Education announced today it has accepted law firm Squire Patton Boggs as the new independent monitor for Zenith Education Group, a non-profit group that operates former Corinthian College campuses. Law firm partner Clark Kent Ervin, the former inspector general for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S.
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May 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Education today released a new toolkit to inspire and support current and former foster youth pursuing college and career opportunities. The Foster Care Transition Toolkit includes tips and resources intended to help foster youth access and navigate social, emotional, educational and skills barriers as they transition into adulthood.
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May 26, 2016
In a major step toward implementing the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and providing important clarity for parents, students, and educators about the new law, U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. today announced proposed regulations to implement the law’s accountability, data reporting, and state plan provisions.
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May 19, 2016
The U.S. Department of Education today announced more than $13.4 million in grants to higher education institutions to fund quality personnel preparation programs to help improve services and results for students with disabilities.