Topic: Education

FOIA to ED Office of the Inspector General Seeking Navient Communications

March 28, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Education Office of the Inspector General seeking records reflecting communications between the OIG and Navient Corporation. The OIG reissued an audit report regarding Federal Student Aid, reportedly on the basis of additional documentation Navient provided.

FOIA to Education Seeking Communications Regarding Credit Hour Definition

March 19, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Education seeking communications with stakeholders interested in the department’s definition of a “credit hour” and possible revisions to that definition.

FOIA to Education Seeking Communications with Men’s Rights Activists

March 19, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Education seeking communications with Kursat Pekgoz and other individuals and entities involved in advocating for so-called men’s rights issues.

FOIA to Education Seeking Communications with Club for Growth

March 1, 2019
FOIA to Education seeking communications of high-level agency officials with the Club for Growth Foundation and related entities.

FOIA to Education Seeking Records of Fireside Chat at Club for Growth Foundation

March 1, 2019
FOIA to Education seeking materials related to a "Fireside Chat" attended by Secretary Betsy at the Club for Growth Foundation, including prepared remarks, talking points, transcripts, and recordings.

FOIA to Education Seeking Communications with Mick Zais Campaign Donors

February 14, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Education seeking communications between Deputy Secretary Mick Zais and donors to his campaign for South Carolina Superintendent of Education.

FOIA to Education Seeking Communications with Newberry College

February 14, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Education seeking communications between Deputy Secretary Mick Zais and representatives of Newberry College, of which he was formerly president.

FOIA to Education Seeking Communications with Individuals or Entities from South Carolina

February 14, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Education seeking communications between Deputy Secretary Mick Zais, who was previously an educator and public official in South Carolina, and public figures and entities from South Carolina.

FOIA to Education Seeking Records Regarding Education Department Reorganization

February 14, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Education seeking records related to any reorganization or restructuring of the Department, including any associated redistribution of funds.

FOIA to Education Internal Comms About Education Corporation of America

February 11, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Education seeking communications regarding the closure of for-profit college chain Education Corporation of America. This FOIA was submitted to shed light on Education's role in the decision and how the closure affected students.