Entity: Department of Education

News Roundup: The Subversion of Justice at the Justice Department

May 15, 2020
From investigations into the president’s perceived enemies to interference in the criminal cases of Trump allies like Flynn and Roger Stone, the ongoing politicization of the department is a dangerous threat to the rule of law.

Education Records on Impact of Coronavirus on Schools from March 2020

May 14, 2020
Department of Education records regarding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on schools. These records are from March 2020.

Lawsuit Seeks Records Related to Repeal of Gainful Employment Rule That Protected Student Borrowers

May 14, 2020
American Oversight and nonprofit legal organization Student Defense sued the Department of Education on Wednesday for records related to the repeal of a rule protecting students from excessive debt. 
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FOIA to ED Seeking Guidance Regarding Officials Participating in Campaign Events

May 14, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Education seeking guidance regarding participation by top-level agency officials in Trump campaign events.

Complaint: Student Defense v. ED — Gainful Employment Rule Communications

May 13, 2020
Lawsuit filed by Student Defense, represented by American Oversight, against the Department of Education for communications with non-government parties regarding the Gainful Employment Rule, which Secretary Betsy DeVos repealed in July 2019. The Gainful Employment rule sought to protect borrowers from for-profit colleges that graduate students with excessive loan debt.

News Roundup: Who Will Watch the Inspectors General?

May 8, 2020
Every week seems to bring a new example of President Donald Trump’s disdain — or fear — of independent oversight.

ED Records Regarding Federal Spending at Trump Properties

May 5, 2020
Records from the Department of Education in response to American Oversight's request for records regarding federal spending at Trump properties, including any guidance issued regarding use of Trump properties for official business, as well as any expenses paid to Trump properties.

ED Ethics Records for Former Student Aid Official Kathleen Smith

May 5, 2020
Ethics records from the Department of Education for former student aid official Kathleen Smith, who now lobbies for the financial aid servicer, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).

Education Records Regarding Meetings with Lobbyists from October 2017

May 5, 2020
Department of Education records regarding meetings with lobbyists from October 2017.

FOIA to Education Requesting Communications with Online Education Companies

May 5, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Education seeking email communications with online education companies.