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HBCU-trained teachers, Black or white, more effective educators of Black students, study finds

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You could erase student loan debt by working at a school or nonprofit

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White House to extend student loan pause through August

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U.S. Secretary of Education says he wasn’t aware of Howard University’s student housing controversy

The person in charge of the federal agency that sets policy and enforces civil laws for public colleges and universities
/ December 15, 2021
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Education Sec. Betsy DeVos introduces new proposal that may protect those accused of sexual assault on college campuses

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos introduced new regulations on Friday that would give accusers of sexual assault on college campuses more leverage.
/ November 16, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Despite reputation, Betsy DeVos hires are surprisingly diverse

Betsy DeVos’ appointment as education secretary was largely derided by people on both sides of the aisle, but some of her hires are surprisingly diverse.
/ June 2, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Anti-public school billionaire to be confirmed despite attempts to block

The Senate was poised on Tuesday to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary by the narrowest possible margin, with Vice President Mike Pence expected to break a 50-50 tie, despite a last-ditch effort by Democrats to sink the nomination.
/ February 7, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Changes to student loan program threatens future of black students, HBCUs

theGRIO REPORT – In late 2011, the federal government implemented changes to the administration of one of its most popular student loans, possibly having devastating consequences for black students…
/ May 11, 2013