Tag Archives: The Department of Education

Open Thread | So, They Are Now Reclassifying What Counts as a PROFESSIONAL DEGREE?

Posted on November 24, 2025 by rikyrah

Full list of degrees not classed as ‘professional’ by Trump admin Students doing certain degrees may no longer receive the same amount of reimbursement for their studies now that the Department of Education is implementing various measures from President Donald … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | For the ‘ There’s No Difference Between the Candidates’ Clowns….Let’s Look at Actual POLICY: EDUCATION

Posted on February 28, 2024 by rikyrah

Balloon Juice has started doing this series, following Bharat Ramamurti. Bharat Ramamurti has launched a recurring feature – Trump v. Biden, but not as a cage match or a horse race. You know, actual policies! This week, higher education! Bharat … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Breaking News, Democratic Party, Donald Trump, Education, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Student Loan Forgiveness | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Friday Open Thread | This is your Secretary of Education, People…..Ignorant as can be….

Posted on March 3, 2017 by rikyrah

DeVos sparks controversy with comments on black colleges Some experts on historically black institutions panned her statement as ignorant, while others said she was inadvertently praising segregation. By Benjamin Wermund 02/28/17 12:01 PM EST Updated 02/28/17 03:30 PM EST President … Continue reading →

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