U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is a federal agency established in 1979 to promote educational excellence and ensure equal access. It administers student financial aid, enforces civil rights laws in education, collects data on America’s schools, and supports educational research and development.
Address: 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20202
Phone: (800) 872-5327
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Central Bucks Elementary and Middle Schools Move Up in National Ranking
Most Central Bucks elementary and middle schools have ranked in or near the top third in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 national rankings,…
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Valley Forge Military College in Wayne On Board With Trump Compact
The Valley Forge Military College in Wayne wants to join President Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a plan for conservative colleges. President…
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Five Chester County Public High Schools Rank in Top 25 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County public high schools are among the top 25 in Pennsylvania for 2026, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To…
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Growing Enrollment Drives Holy Family University’s Residential Development Plans in Bucks County
Fueled by significant enrollment growth, Holy Family University has unveiled plans for a 288-unit residential complex on its Newtown East campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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GMercyU Ranked Among the Safest Colleges in America
Gwynedd Mercy University ranks among the top six percent of the Safest Colleges in the U.S. and is the Second Safest in the Philadelphia region, according…
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GMercyU Named One of the Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
Niche.com has ranked Gwynedd Mercy University the 10th Best Value College in Pennsylvania and the ninth Best Value College in the Philadelphia area. Niche.com’s methodology…
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These Philadelphia-Area Colleges and Universities Are Among the Highest-Paying
According to a new Business Journal analysis of the 2024 fiscal year’s U.S. Department of Education data for public and private universities, 18 Greater Philadelphia…
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Five Montgomery County High Schools Among Pennsylvania’s Top 25 for Student Athletes
Pennsylvania boasts a legendary athletic legacy, with generations of elite competitors across every major sport – from football and basketball powerhouses to Olympic champions and…
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Following Complaint from Local Family, Feds Open Title IX Investigation in Phoenixville Area School District
In November, the U.S. Department of Education launched an official investigation into potential Title IX violations in Phoenixville Area School District’s athletic programs, writes Evan…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based…
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This Montgomery County Community Is Among the 50 Best Liberal Places to Live in America
A Montgomery County community has been declared the No. 1 best liberal place to live in America, according to Stacker. Based on data from Niche,…
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Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna…
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3 Delaware County Schools Have Tightened Up on Who Gets In
The University of Pennsylvania is one of the hardest colleges to get into in the region based on local college acceptance rates, according to an…
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Several Local High Schools Listed Among the Best in the Bucks County Area
The new ranking of the best public high schools in Bucks County is out, and several have come out at the top of the list,…
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Bucks County Community College Cited as Top Two-Year Institution in Pennsylvania for Supporting Student Transfer Success
A recent U.S. Department of Education report highlighting the top two- and four-year colleges and universities supporting student transfer was released earlier this month with…
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Student Loan Repayment Scams Are on the Rise
The U.S. Department of Education ended the three-year pause on student loan payments in August, and starting in October, payments have been due. Scammers are using…
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Bucks County School Named National Semi-Finalist in Department of Education’s CareerZ Challenge
Upper Bucks County Technical School has advanced to the semi-final competition phase of the U.S. Department of Education’s “Career Z Challenge: Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities…
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Bucks County School Recognized with 2023 National Blue Ribbon
Central Bucks High School East is one of eight schools across Greater Philadelphia to be awarded the 2023 National Blue Ribbon by the U.S. Department…
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