On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a press release announcing the ED sent certification letters to state commissions ...

On April 3, 2025, the United States Department of Education (DOE) announced its intention to require state education agencies (SEAs) and ...

The certification asks state and school leaders to sign a “reminder of legal obligations” acknowledging their federal money is conditioned on compliance with federal civil rights laws.

The certification asks state and school leaders to sign a “reminder of legal obligations” acknowledging their federal money is conditioned on compliance with federal ... The certification letter drew ...

This certification standard is formulated by the Global Fred Certification Standard Committee, covering ten key evaluation dimensions. It aims to comprehensively and accurately assess an individual's ...

The April 3 compliance certification letter was the latest move in the administration's effort to carry out President Donald Trump's political agenda in schools, with a particular focus on DEI and ...