Entity: Department of Education

Motion for Extension and Opposition to Motion American Oversight v. Department of Education

October 27, 2017
Motion for extension filed by the Department of Education, along with American Oversight’s opposition to the request for an extension.

Joint Status Report: American Oversight v. Ed — Department of Education Leadership Calendars and Communications

October 27, 2017
Status report filed by American Oversight in our lawsuit seeking the release of calendar of political appointees at the Department of Education. Education released a number of calendars to American Oversight but included a number of redactions and has failed to provide all of the information we sought.

Unexcused Absences: DeVos Calendars Show Frequent Days Off

October 27, 2017
American Oversight obtained Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' calendars from her first six months in office. Our analysis found that she took at least 11 long weekends, and she only completed a full day of work about 2/3 of the time.

No Records Response From Education Regarding Gainful Employment – Congressional Communications

October 23, 2017
Department of Education no records response to our FOIA for communications between senior ED officials and Congress.

FOIA In Action: Helping Journalists Hold the Government Accountable

October 17, 2017
American Oversight has been investigating Trump's political appointees. Our FOIAs have helped journalists report on the fact that many of those who Trump appointed to high-level positions are unqualified and well connected to the Trump family.

No Record Response From Education Regarding Agency Guidelines

October 12, 2017
No records response from Department of Education regarding agency guidelines for communicating with White House and Congress.