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    US Education Dept Funding Crisis: IES Facing Cuts and Delays

    US Education Dept Funding Crisis: IES Facing Cuts and Delays

    US senators urge the Education Department to release unallocated funds for the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to prevent staff cuts and research program disruptions. Concerns rise over proposed budget reductions and the closure of grant proposals.

    Kentucky lawmakers vote to ban DEI spending at public colleges

    Kentucky lawmakers vote to ban DEI spending at public colleges

    Andy Beshear, who has previously opposed efforts to limit DEI at public colleges, said Thursday that he intends to closely review the bill but appeared skeptical.