Topic: Education

FOIA to ED Regarding Projected School Cases and Deaths Due to Coronavirus

August 31, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Education seeking analyses and assessments regarding projected cases and deaths related to Covid-19 in schools nationwide.

Investigations Update: Attorney General Barr’s Conduct, Airline Industry Influence, and Trump’s Suggestion to Postpone the Election

August 25, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into William Barr’s politicization of the Justice Department and industry’s influence over pandemic relief fund allocation.

FOIA to Education Seeking Records Regarding Emergency Student Aid Rule Excluding Undocumented Students

August 24, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Education seeking sent external emails regarding a rule excluding undocumented students from receiving funds under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

FOIA to Education Seeking Emails Regarding Emergency Student Aid Rule Excluding Undocumented Students

August 24, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Education seeking email communications with White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller regarding a rule excluding undocumented students from receiving funds under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

Investigations Update: Postal Service Sabotage, Covid-19 Operation Warp Speed, and Portland Protest Deployment Costs

August 18, 2020
See the latest in our investigations of the Trump administration's attacks on the U.S. Postal Service, the struggling federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, and the taxpayer resources used to deploy federal agents to suppress racial justice protests in Portland.

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.

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.

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.