Entity: Department of Education

No Records Response From Education Regarding DeVos Stays at Amway Properties

July 18, 2018
American Oversight received three no records responses from the Department of Education OCIO (Office of the Chief Information Officer) stated that it had no records of any payments to DeVos-related hotels. American Oversight asked for records of payments to the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI or the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI.

Education Department Communications With Michael Cohen and Barry Bennett

July 5, 2018
Department of Education Office of the Secretary communications with President Trump's then-personal attorney Michael Cohen and former campaign advisor Barry Bennett from January 2017 through May 2018.

ED Data from the Office for Civil Rights

June 22, 2018
Records from the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights relating to civil rights cases. These records were originally in excel format and demonstrate civil rights cases handled by ED's OCR from the start of the Obama Administration through June of 2018.

Complaint: National Student Legal Defense Network v. ED – Student Loan Provider Abuses

June 21, 2018
American Oversight filed a lawsuit on behalf of The National Student Legal Defense Network (NSLDN), who sued ED to obtain communications regarding the administration’s attempt to block states from using consumer protection laws to crack down on abuses by student loan servicers.

NSLDN and American Oversight Sue Education Department for Student Loan Servicer Emails

June 21, 2018
American Oversight filed a lawsuit on behalf of The National Student Legal Defense Network (NSLDN), who sued ED to obtain communications regarding the administration’s attempt to block states from using consumer protection laws to crack down on abuses by student loan servicers.

FOIA to ED Regarding Education’s Search for Lawyers to Investigate Affirmative Action Policies

June 20, 2018
FOIA to ED regarding the search for attorneys to work on the investigation into Harvard's affirmative action policies. This is a follow-up FOIA in response to DOJ's decision to investigate affirmative action policies.

FOIA to ED Seeking Calendars to Shed Light on the Decision to Investigate Affirmative Action Policies

June 20, 2018
FOIA to ED regarding DOJ's decision to investigate universities' affirmative action policies. This FOIA is seeking calendars and communications to shed light on this decision and outside influences.

FOIA to ED Seeking Scheduler Communications with Outside Entities

June 14, 2018
FOIA to ED seeking communications between all schedulers and advance team personnel for Secretary Betsy DeVos, or other personnel with such scheduling or advance responsibilities and any external entities or individuals, as well as government officials in FL and NY. This FOIA is seeking records to shed light on the priorities of high-ranking government officials within the agency.

Department of Education Emails with Ivanka Trump and Staff

May 30, 2018
Emails between Department of Education officials and Ivanka Trump and her staff. The emails reflect that Ivanka Trump continued using a personal email address even after joining the White House staff.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Communications to Determine Trump Associates’ Influence

May 11, 2018
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking to shed light on whether or not Michael Cohen or any of his associates have influenced federal activities, including whether they have received special treatment for their high-paying clients. American Oversight is seeking communications between any appointee and the following: Michael Cohen, Essential Consultants, Corey Lewandowski, Jason Osborne, Mike Rubino, Barry Bennett, Turnberry Solutions LLC, and Avenue Strategies.