Jessica Blake

The original reduction in force has since been rescinded, but not all attorneys took ED up on the offer to return to work. Now, a third-party contractor has advertised OCR jobs at salaries nearly double what those initially laid off were paid.

The Justice Department has yet to name the latest institutions accused of violating civil rights law in assembling their med school classes. Critics say the administration is misreading the law—and that diverse classes lead to better doctors.

At least 12 colleges and universities from coast to coast will host international players as they prepare to compete on soccer's biggest stage.

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine has violated federal anti-discrimination law by considering racial proxies in its admissions process, the Department of Justice has found.

Eight pro-Palestinian protesters affiliated with the University of Michigan have been indicted for allegedly threatening and intimidating university leaders and the Board of Regents as well as law enforcement officers and local businesses, including the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, according to an indictment

The proposed change is unlikely to become law before July 1, when the loan caps take effect.

A new report, released Tuesday, argues colleges can take accountability for low public confidence without conceding to political criticism.

Education Department officials say the “partnership will not impact students, parents or families who believe they have experienced discrimination.” One advocacy group said it will erode “protections for millions of students.”

Former OCR staffers say the Justice Department's approach to civil rights investigations could leave some students behind. Trump officials argue that won't happen.

The conference will still include a fireside chat with Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent, plus three other ED-related sessions.