Entity: Department of Education

Complaint: Student Defense and American Oversight v. Ed – Federal Student Aid Performance Agreements

August 17, 2020
Lawsuit filed by Student Defense and American Oversight against the Department of Education for the Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer’s performance agreements and evaluations. This lawsuit also seeks records reflecting the required transmission of these performance agreements and evaluations to members of Congress.

No Records Response from ED Regarding Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

July 31, 2020
The Department of Education stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for the SF-50s of recent political appointees within the agency converting to career status.

News Roundup: Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor … Trump’s Political Interference

July 30, 2020
Trump’s antagonistic stance toward the Postal Service not only endangers the delivery of mail; it also threatens to undermine confidence in the election.

How the Education Department Tried to Help a For-Profit College Chain That Lied to Students

July 30, 2020
Recently released documents shed new light on a top official's efforts to aid the scandal-ridden company Dream Center Holdings.
(Photo: Gage Skidmore)

Education Documents Regarding Frank Luntz Slide Presentation

July 29, 2020
Education Department documents related to a slide presentation pollster Frank Luntz delivered to Secretary DeVos on messaging about "vouchers, charter schools, teacher pay" and other issues.

Investigations Update: ‘Burrowing In,’ Voter Fraud Task Forces, and Federal Law Enforcement

July 28, 2020
Our latest investigations into political appointees moving to permanent positions, the designation of "antifa" as a terrorist group, and state-level voter fraud task forces.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies for Calendars of Senior Officials During Spread of Coronavirus

July 28, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking the calendars of top officials during the early spread of coronavirus through the United States.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Regarding Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

July 20, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking SF-50s for political appointees converting to career status, as well as records to identify requests and responses from OPM regarding passing over preference eligibles.

No Records Response from Education Regarding Communications with Jerry Falwell

July 20, 2020
No records response from the Department of Education regarding communications with Jerry Falwell.

ED Records in Response to Requests for Congressional Communications on Gainful Employment

July 15, 2020
A list of records from the Department of Education in response to American Oversight's request for congressional communications about the Gainful Employment rule.