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The U.S. Department of Education Releases Initial FY 2026 Talent Search and EOC Awards, Preserving Hundreds of TRIO Programs but Leaving Communities Behind
The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) expressed mixed emotions about the initial results. COE is gratified that the Department followed congressional directives and moved forward with the competitions, allowing hundreds of TRIO projects to continue serving students and families.
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