Eliminating the Department of Education Would Hurt Black Students
Eliminating the Department of Education could worsen racial inequities by cutting federal funding to poor schools.
'We're not prepared': States brace for Trump's plans to dismantle the Education Department
Trump has said he wants school policy to be left to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.
Student Loan Forgiveness, Lower Payments Blocked For Millions As Department Of Education Removes More Forms
The Department of Education took additional steps this week that effectively blocks affordable repayment plans and student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers.
Democrats Alarmed By DOGE Access To ‘Sensitive Databases’ At Education Department
Judge blocks Department of Education, federal personnel office from sharing data with DOGE
Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to sensitive information at two agencies
A federal judge sided with labor unions and stopped DOGE from accessing sensitive data for millions of Americans without their consent for at least 14 days.
Weakened Education Department could create gaps in civil rights protections
Changes are coming to the Department of Education under the Trump administration and whether it closes or is significantly downsized, its role in defending civil rights for students could be weakened.
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3 policy shifts reshape American education and health
Trump administration policy moves to dismantle education department as states face uncertainty, FDA cancels crucial vaccine meeting
Why Isn't the Department of Education Already Closed?
At her confirmation hearing last week, Linda McMahon, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, walked a thin line. On the one hand, she needed to assure Congress and the American people that she was fit for a cabinet-level position.
The Department of Education’s History Shows It is Essential
President Andrew Johnson signed the first official Department of Education into law. Although it was not a cabinet level position, it aimed to collect educational data an
Department of Education cancels another $350M in 'woke' spending for contracts, grants
The Department of Education slashed another $350 million from contracts and grants as it continues to target DEI programs and wasteful spending.
Musk: Education Department has made most ‘progress with efficiency’
Elon Musk, the head of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), released a table Tuesday showing the Department of Education has made the most “progress with
Q&A: Top New York educator warns against dismantling Education Dept., eliminating DEI
King served as the secretary of education under former President Barack Obama and as commissioner of education for New York state. Many experts worry that eliminating or dismantling the department of education would have detrimental impacts on students, families and educators.