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UPDATED President Donald Trump's Second Administration Executive Orders: A Primer

In his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued out and overturned a myriad of executive orders, thus setting the tone for his second administration.

Q&A: Who Serves on Community College Boards?

Carrie Kisker, Ph.D., talks with Trustee Quarterly about findings from the ACCT-CSCC Survey of Community College Trustees.

On Capitol Hill, Concerns Grow Over NSF Cuts Threatening Community College STEM Job Training

Budget cuts, reductions in force, and funding freezes hamstring community college programs around emerging technologies, including AI, quantum, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.

McMahon Confirmed as ED Secretary; Announces “Final Mission”

Linda McMahon is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education and delivers speech on "final mission" for the Department of Education.

Dear Colleague Letter to Education Leaders Regarding DEI Programming from ED’s Office of Civil Rights

The news and reaction to a Dear Colleague Letter published late last week has spread quickly. This blog is a summary of the letter and suggested next steps (though these do not constitute legal advice).

Department of Education’s February 14 Dear Colleague Letter on Title VI and Equal Protection: Overview, Open Issues, and Implications for Higher Education

Additional information from Saul Ewing, LLP's Insights Blog that breaks down OCR's Dear Colleague Letter and steps institutions can consider taking.
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