Tag Archives: EWIS

School Bullying and Legal Protections for Vulnerable Groups

Millions of American children and teens have been physically, verbally, relationally, or electronically bullied by their peers. Bullying can have harmful psychological, academic, and behavioral outcomes for victims. Because October is National Bullying Prevention Month, we wanted to highlight our … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on October 23, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged bully, bullying, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, civil rights, cyberbullying, demographics, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice, education, EWIS, gender, HHS, Office of Civil Rights, safety, schools, sexual orientation

Considering College Costs Beyond Tuition

If you’re heading to college this fall, you may be focused on the major costs—tuition and fees, possibly room and board. We have examined some of the other costs of college, such as textbooks and college debit cards, that can … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on September 5, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged college, college de, cost, debit card, debt, EWIS, fees, FMCI, higher ed, higher education, information, ISBN, textbooks, transparency, university

Providing a Stable Education for Foster and Homeless Children

School should be a stable environment for all students. In two recent reports, we looked at how states addressed federal legislation intended, in part, to increase school stability for children in foster care and those experiencing homelessness. We also highlighted … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on September 3, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged children, education, EWIS, Foster Care, foster children, homeless, homelessness, McKinney-Vento, McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act, stability, Transportation

Podcast on Education of Homeless Students

Posted on August 25, 2014 by GAOWatchBlog

In the 2011 to 2012 school year, there were more than 1 million homeless students in the United States. The Department of Education established a grant program to help homeless students gain access to public education. Hear our podcast with Kay … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Housing, About GAO, Podcast | Tagged education, podcast, Department of Education, EWIS, homeless, homelessness, poverty, Kay Brown

AskGAOLive: Retirement Security

With a multitude of savings options available, from IRAs to managed 401(k) accounts, ensuring you will have the money you need for your retirement can be a complex task. Join us for a live web chat on retirement security trends … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on August 4, 2014 by GAOWatchBlog | Tagged 401(k), EWIS, GAO, government accountability office, live, managed accounts, retirement, usgao, web chat

GAO Reports That Help Protect Vulnerable Elders

News stories about older adults whose trusted family members or other caretakers deny them food and water, leave them to live under deplorable conditions, or physically and psychologically abuse them are all too common. Neglect and abuse can often go … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on August 1, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged Adult Protective Services, agencies, APS, CFPB, Consumer Financial Protection, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, consumer protection, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice, elder abuse, elder financial exploitation, elderly, EWIS, federal government, guardianship, HHS, incapacitated adults, Justice, Justice Department

Chemical Safety One Year After Explosion in West, TX

Last year, a fire set off a tragic explosion at a fertilizer storage and distribution facility in West, Texas. The explosion killed and injured many people and severely damaged nearby houses and other buildings, including schools. While the investigation that … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on June 17, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged ammonium nitrate, chemical safety, Chemical Safety Board, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Environmental Protection Agency, epa, EWIS, OSHA, oversight, Texas, West TX | 1 Comment

ASKGAOLive: Recruitment of Student Veterans

Veterans face many challenges as they consider and enroll in colleges and universities. Join us for a live chat about GAO’s work on student veterans’ issues this Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 2:00 pm ET. You can send us your … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 13, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged college, Department of Veterans Affairs, EWIS, GI Bill, higher ed, higher education, Post-9/11 GI Bill, recruiting, university, VA, veterans, veterans affairs, veterans benefits

Retirees Need Options and Assistance to Make Money Last

As individuals are increasingly responsible for their financial security following retirement, the cost of limited financial literacy can be extremely high. Yet, recent survey data suggest that seniors have some of the lowest financial literacy rates. These surveys—which included questions … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on April 29, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged 401(k), defined contribution plan, Department of Labor, employer, EWIS, financial literacy, Financial Literacy Month, FMCI, income security, interactive, lump sum, plan sponsors, retire, retirement, spend down, Treasury Department, video

Foreclosure Rescue Schemes and You

Evidence suggests that individuals who are less financially savvy are more likely to fall victim to financial scams, hold high cost mortgages, and engage in costly credit card behavior. As a result, the cost of limited financial literacy can be … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on April 17, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged bankrupty, consumer protection, EWIS, finances, financial literacy, Financial Literacy Month, FMCI, foreclosure, foreclosure rescue, fraud, homeowner, homeownership, homes, housing, rescue, scam, scheme, short sale