{"id":19101,"date":"2024-08-02T11:13:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T17:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sehd.ucdenver.edu\/impact\/?p=19101"},"modified":"2024-08-02T11:13:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T17:13:21","slug":"ed-review-08-02-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sehd.ucdenver.edu\/impact\/2024\/08\/02\/ed-review-08-02-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Ed Review (08\/02\/24)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sehd.ucdenver.edu\/impact\/2023\/09\/01\/ed-review-09-01-23\/banner_used\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-17838\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17838\" src=\"https:\/\/sehd.ucdenver.edu\/impact\/files\/banner_USED.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>TITLE IX REGULATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On August 1, the Department\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2024\/04\/29\/2024-07915\/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-sex-in-education-programs-or-activities-receiving-federal\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Title IX regulations<\/a>\u00a0went into effect in states across the country.\u00a0 These regulations restore and strengthen vital protections, while clarifying longstanding provisions to help schools better fulfill Title IX\u2019s promise that no person experiences sex discrimination &#8212; including sex-based harassment or sexual violence &#8212; in federally funded education.\u00a0 In addition, the regulations offer schools appropriate discretion and flexibility to meet the needs of their unique educational community, while reaffirming the Department\u2019s core commitment to fundamental fairness for all parties, the rights of parents and guardians to support their minor children, and respect for complainants\u2019 autonomy.<\/p>\n<p>To support schools implementing the amended regulations, the Department\u2019s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released several resources, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/docs\/pointers-for-implementation-2024-title-ix-regulations.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Title IX Regulations: Pointers for Implementation<\/a>;<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/docs\/t9-final-rule-summary.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Brief Overview of Key Provisions of the Department of Education\u2019s 2024 Title IX Final Rule<\/a>;<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/docs\/resource-nondiscrimination-policies.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource for Drafting Nondiscrimination Policies, Notices of Nondiscrimination, and Grievance Procedures<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0<u><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Drafting Policies, Notices, &amp; Grievance Procedures under 2024 Title IX Regulations\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PcKNMB0eJDw?feature=oembed\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/u>, designed to help schools draft policies and procedures that comply with the regulations; and<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/docs\/t9-small-entity-compliance-guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Entity Compliance Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the amended regulations alignment with Title IX\u2019s nondiscrimination mandate and responsiveness to extensive stakeholder feedback, discrete provisions of the 2024 final rule have been challenged in multiple lawsuits.\u00a0 As of July 31, 2024, pursuant to federal court orders, the Department is enjoined from enforcing the 2024 regulations in the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming, as well as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/docs\/list-of-schools-enjoined-from-2024-t9-rule.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">these schools<\/a>.\u00a0 Pending further court orders, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2020\/05\/19\/2020-10512\/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-sex-in-education-programs-or-activities-receiving-federal\" rel=\"noopener\">Title IX regulations, as amended in 2020<\/a>, remain in effect in these states and schools.<\/p>\n<p>Visit OCR\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/policy\/rights\/guid\/ocr\/sexoverview.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Title IX landing page<\/a>\u00a0for the latest information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>STUDENT DEBT RELIEF<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Biden Administration has started\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/news\/press-releases\/biden-harris-administration-takes-next-step-toward-additional-debt-relief-tens-millions-student-loan-borrowers-fall\" rel=\"noopener\">emailing all borrowers<\/a>\u00a0with at least one outstanding federally held student loan to provide updates on potential\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/manage-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/debt-relief-info\" rel=\"noopener\">student debt relief<\/a>\u00a0and inform them that they have until August 30 to call their servicer to opt out &#8212; if they do not want this relief.\u00a0 The rules that would provide such relief are not yet finalized, and receiving a message does not guarantee specific borrowers will be eligible.\u00a0 The Department will provide additional information to borrowers once the rules are finalized this fall (<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Check Your Inboxes! Student Debt Relief Information is Coming\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XBXI68n6MQI?feature=oembed\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n).<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2024\/04\/17\/2024-07726\/student-debt-relief-for-the-william-d-ford-federal-direct-loan-program-direct-loans-the-federal\" rel=\"noopener\">proposed rules<\/a>\u00a0build upon the Administration\u2019s existing work, approving more than $168 billion in student loan relief for nearly 4.8 million borrowers through many actions.\u00a0 If finalized as proposed, these rules would bring the total number of borrowers eligible for student debt relief to over 30 million.\u00a0 The proposed rules would authorize the Secretary of Education to provide partial or full debt relief for all the following groups of borrowers: those who owe more now than they did at the start of repayment; those who have been in repayment for decades; those who are otherwise eligible for loan forgiveness but have not yet applied; and those who enrolled in low-financial value programs.<\/p>\n<p>The Department expects that all proposed forms of relief would be provided to eligible borrowers without requiring any action from them; no application would be needed.\u00a0 Those who opt out will not be able to opt back in, and they will also be temporarily opted out of forgiveness due to enrollment in an income-driven repayment plan until the agency is able to automatically assess eligibility for that benefit in a few months.\u00a0 Moreover, borrowers will only be eligible for relief if they have entered repayment at the time that the Department determines eligibility, after the proposed rules are finalized.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>COLLEGE SCORECARD TOOLKITS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Department introduced two new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ed.gov\/2024\/07\/unveiling-new-tools-for-educators-school-counselors-and-advisors-enhance-college-decision-making-with-our-latest-college-scorecard-toolkits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">innovative toolkits<\/a>\u00a0last week to extend the utility and capabilities of its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">College Scorecard<\/a>: one tailored for classroom teachers, and another tailored for school counselors and college access advisors.\u00a0 Collectively, these resources are designed to equip educational professionals with the information and tools they need to guide students toward their best postsecondary education decision.\u00a0 Relatedly, to help inform that process with up-to-date, objective information, the agency recently refreshed several of the College Scorecard\u2019s key data points, such as post-completion earning calculations at the program and institutional levels.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/resources\" rel=\"noopener\">College Scorecard for the Classroom: Empowering Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/a>\u201d toolkit empowers teachers to transform the classroom into an interactive learning environment where students can navigate the complexities of selecting a postsecondary institution.\u00a0 Educators are provided with a series of integrated teaching materials that begin with an introduction to the College Scorecard, detailing its importance and value in the higher education landscape.\u00a0 The journey continues as teachers guide students through the nuances of navigating the tool, learning to extract and analyze data.\u00a0 Finally, the toolkit engages students with practical exercises that apply this data to their educational future.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/resources\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Development Toolkit for College Access Advisors<\/a>\u201d equips counselors and college access advisors with the knowledge to utilize the College Scorecard at the professional level.\u00a0 This toolkit begins by familiarizing advisors with the features of the College Scorecard.\u00a0 It then enhances their ability to navigate this resource efficiently, so they may provide informed and effective supports.\u00a0 Lastly, it prepares advisors to share their knowledge by providing resources that convey complex information in a fully accessible way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>GRANTS FORECAST<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Be sure to review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/fund\/grant\/find\/edlite-forecast.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiscal Year 2024 Grants Forecast<\/a>, which lists virtually all programs and competitions under which the Department has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards and provides actual or estimated dates for the transmittal of applications under programs.\u00a0 The lists are in the form of charts &#8212; organized according to the Department\u2019s principal program offices &#8212; and will be updated regularly through the end of the month.\u00a0 (This document is advisory only and not an official application notice of the U.S. Department of Education.)<\/p>\n<p>For example, the Department recently issued a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2024\/06\/27\/2024-14054\/applications-for-new-awards-promise-neighborhoods-pn-program\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice Inviting Applications<\/a>\u00a0for some $4 million under the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oese.ed.gov\/offices\/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services\/school-choice-improvement-programs\/promise-neighborhoods-pn\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Promise Neighborhoods Program<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/usedgov\/status\/1819015226840457322\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a>).\u00a0 The purpose of this program is to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children living in the nation\u2019s most distressed communities, including ensuring school readiness, high school graduation, and access to a community-based continuum of high-quality services.\u00a0 The deadline for applications is September 10.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>RECOGNITION PROGRAMS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Secretary praised the 2024\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/programs\/presedaward\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener\">President\u2019s Education Awards Program<\/a>\u00a0(PEAP) recipients, saluting elementary, middle, and high school graduates on their educational accomplishments.\u00a0 Since 1983, PEAP has bestowed individual recognition from the President to students whose outstanding efforts have enabled them to meet challenging standards of excellence.\u00a0 School principals determine the number of qualifying students; there is no limit, as long as students meet the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/programs\/presedaward\/faq.html#what\" rel=\"noopener\">selection criteria<\/a>.\u00a0 Students receive a certificate and congratulatory letter signed by the President and the Secretary of Education.\u00a0 This year, the Department again posted all materials online (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/news\/press-releases\/secretary-cardona-congratulates-2024-presidents-education-awards-program-recipients\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Also, check out three new site visit videos and a new audio story spotlighting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov\/practices\/\" rel=\"noopener\">successful practices<\/a>\u00a0of 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools: \u201cAll Learning Beyond the Four Walls\u201d at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov\/school-practices\/video-all-learning-beyond-the-four-walls\/\" rel=\"noopener\">North Lakeland Elementary School<\/a>\u00a0in Manitowish Falls, Wisconsin; \u201cStudent Driven Learning in Marine Science and Beyond\u201d at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov\/school-practices\/video-student-driven-learning-in-marine-science-and-beyond\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marine Science Magnet High School<\/a>\u00a0in Groton, Connecticut; \u201cAll Hands on Deck for Differentiated Instruction\u201d at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov\/school-practices\/video-all-hands-on-deck-for-differentiated-instruction\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Laurel Magnet School of the Arts<\/a>\u00a0in Laurel, Mississippi; and \u201cEmbracing Change for Better Literacy Outcomes\u201d at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov\/school-practices\/audio-embracing-change-for-better-literacy-outcomes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Enders Road Elementary School<\/a>\u00a0in Manlius, New York.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>ODDS AND ENDS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On July 22, the Biden Administration convened U.S. officials, civil society leaders, youth advocates, academic researchers, and other experts to announce new actions to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/ostp\/news-updates\/2024\/07\/22\/biden-harris-administration-takes-actions-to-advance-kids-online-health-safety-and-privacy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">advance children\u2019s online health, safety, and privacy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>President Biden issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2024\/07\/25\/a-proclamation-on-the-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-2024\/\" rel=\"noopener\">proclamation<\/a>\u00a0and the White House released a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2024\/07\/26\/fact-sheet-the-biden-%E2%81%A0harris-administration-marks-the-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-2\/\" rel=\"noopener\">fact sheet<\/a>\u00a0on the 34th anniversary of the\u00a0<i>Americans with Disabilities Act\u00a0<\/i>(ADA).<\/li>\n<li>The White House also issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2024\/07\/29\/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-commemorates-the-60th-anniversary-of-the-civil-rights-act-of-1964-and-uplifts-commitment-to-protecting-the-civil-rights-of-all-americans\/\" rel=\"noopener\">fact sheet<\/a>\u00a0commemorating the 60th anniversary of the\u00a0<i>Civil Rights Act of 1964<\/i>.\u00a0 (Note: Specifically, OCR and the Department\u2019s Federal Student Aid [FSA] office entered into an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/docs\/agreement-ocr-fsa.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">interagency agreement<\/a> as part of ongoing efforts to address predatory and discriminatory practices in higher education.)<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t miss these Homeroom blogs: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ed.gov\/2024\/07\/student-voice-career-and-technical-education-in-puerto-rico\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Voice: Career and Technical Education in Puerto Rico<\/a>,\u201d (also in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ed.gov\/2024\/07\/voz-estudiantil-educacion-tecnica-y-vocacional-en-puerto-rico\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<\/a>), \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ed.gov\/2024\/07\/breaking-barriers-creating-inclusive-stem-education-for-all-students\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Breaking Barriers: Creating Inclusive STEM Education for All Students<\/a>,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ed.gov\/2024\/07\/full-stem-ahead-supporting-girls-of-color-in-the-field-of-stem\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Full STEM Ahead: Supporting Girls of Color in the Field of STEM<\/a>,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ed.gov\/2024\/07\/book-bans-are-not-just-bad-policy-they-can-raise-civil-rights-issues\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Bans Are Not Just Bad Policy; They Can Raise Civil Rights Issues<\/a>,\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ed.gov\/2024\/07\/how-students-helped-spur-40-million-in-federal-investments-in-mental-health-across-kentucky\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How Students Helped Spur $40 Million in Federal Investments in Mental Health Across Kentucky<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/pubsearch\/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2024145\" rel=\"noopener\">Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2023<\/a>,\u201d jointly produced by the Department\u2019s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the Justice Department\u2019s Bureau of Justice Statistics, presents new data on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator\/a01\" rel=\"noopener\">active shooter incidents and deaths<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator\/a02\" rel=\"noopener\">student victimization<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator\/a10\" rel=\"noopener\">bullying<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator\/a13\" rel=\"noopener\">students carrying weapons<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator\/a23\" rel=\"noopener\">mental health services offered in schools<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator\/a19\" rel=\"noopener\">safety and security measures<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator\/a21\" rel=\"noopener\">on-campus criminal incidents at postsecondary institutions<\/a>, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator\/a22\" rel=\"noopener\">hate crimes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Separately, at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2024\/07\/31\/readout-of-supporting-safe-and-resilient-campuses-webinar\/\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual convening<\/a>, the Department released a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ed.gov\/cfbnp\/files\/2024\/07\/USDE_Campus-Toolkit_FINAL.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">resource guide<\/a> for fostering safe and inclusive college campuses.<\/li>\n<li>Regarding Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA\u00ae) processing, on July 30, FSA issued three new Electronic Announcements: <a href=\"https:\/\/fsapartners.ed.gov\/knowledge-center\/library\/electronic-announcements\/2024-07-30\/updates-2024-25-fafsa-paper-processing\" rel=\"noopener\">Updates on the 2024-25 FAFSA Paper Processing<\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fsapartners.ed.gov\/knowledge-center\/library\/electronic-announcements\/2024-07-30\/update-identity-validation-flexibilities-individuals-without-social-security-numbers-and-key-remaining-scope-2024-25-fafsa-cycle\" rel=\"noopener\">Update on Identity Validation Flexibilities for Individuals without Social Security Numbers and Key Remaining Score for the 2024-25 FAFSA Cycle<\/a>; and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fsapartners.ed.gov\/knowledge-center\/library\/electronic-announcements\/2024-07-30\/update-batch-corrections-institutions-electronic-data-exchange-flexibilities-and-additional-support-2024-25-fafsa-cycle\" rel=\"noopener\">Update on the Batch Corrections for Institutions via the Electronic Data Exchange, Flexibilities, and Additional Support for the 2024-25 FAFSA Cycle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doi.gov\/pressreleases\/secretary-haaland-announces-major-milestones-federal-indian-boarding-school\" rel=\"noopener\">major milestones<\/a>\u00a0for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doi.gov\/priorities\/strengthening-indian-country\/federal-indian-boarding-school-initiative\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 38 organizations to receive more than $3.6 million in funding for projects, under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/newsreleases\/epa-selects-educational-organizations-receive-over-36-million-support-environmental\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Education Grants Program<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>And, the Department of State hosted the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/04b65dc8-c229-4b14-b1b9-417f1d765897\/summary\" rel=\"noopener\">EducationUSA Forum<\/a>, marking the third anniversary of the issuance of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/educationusa.state.gov\/us-higher-education-professionals\/us-government-resources-and-guidance\/joint-statement\" rel=\"noopener\">Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>QUOTE TO NOTE<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, my Administration took another major step to cancel student debt for approximately 30 million Americans.\u00a0 By providing more information to borrowers on how they can take advantage of our upcoming debt relief programs, borrowers will be prepared to benefit swiftly once the rules are final.\u00a0 [W]e won\u2019t stop fighting to provide relief to student loan borrowers, fix the broken student loan system, and help borrowers get out from under the burden of student debt\u2026.\u00a0 From day one, I promised to fight to ensure higher education is a ticket to the middle class &#8212; not a barrier to opportunity.\u00a0 I will never stop working to make higher education affordable and make sure our Administration delivers for the American people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; President Joseph Biden (7\/31\/24), in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2024\/07\/31\/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-next-steps-on-student-debt-cancellation\/\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>\u00a0on next steps on student debt relief<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>UPCOMING EVENTS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>The next session in the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans\u2019\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ed.gov\/whblackinitiative\/powerup\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Power Up series<\/a><strong>&#8212; taking place virtually &#8212; is scheduled for August 13.<\/strong>\u00a0These events directly engage the Black community, grassroots organizations, national stakeholders, and federal agencies on important issues.<\/p>\n<p>Register today for the next You Belong in STEM webinar, August 14 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time, focused on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ed-gov.zoomgov.com\/webinar\/register\/WN_gdSojQosQ3OtLEfAzO5Bww#\/registration\" rel=\"noopener\">inclusive higher education STEM pathways<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please join the Department\u2019s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/osepideasthatwork.org\/federal-resources-stakeholders\/topical-issues\/smart-beginnings-2024\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Beginnings 2024<\/a>, August 27-29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET each day.\u00a0 Each session, with a specific audience and resources for those participants, has a different registration link: August 27 &#8212;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/air-org.zoomgov.com\/webinar\/register\/WN_jnSSUUnmQ3OqFP3VSGMJpQ#\/registration\" rel=\"noopener\">educators and administrators<\/a>; 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