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Republicans' love/hate relationship with the Education Department

The debate over the U.S. Department of Education reveals Republican divides on its value, as some seek to dismantle it while others recognize its benefits.

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California joins group of states suing Trump over plan gutting' education department

Democratic-led states are suing President Trump over plans to significantly reduce the Department of Education's workforce, potentially undermining its functions.

Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon Says We Don't Need the Agency

Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the U.S. does not need the Education Department and indicated intentions for closure.

Senate Confirms Linda McMahon as Education Secretary

Linda McMahon's confirmation as education secretary sparks debate over her experience and the Trump administration's attempt to eliminate the Education Department.

Trump Administration Is Sued Over Push to Dismantle Education Department

Trump's plan to dismantle the Education Department is facing legal challenges from educators who believe it undermines congressional authority.

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States File Lawsuit Challenging Education Department Cuts

Twenty Democratic state attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over massive job cuts at the Education Department, claiming it undermines essential educational functions.

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Republicans' love/hate relationship with the Education Department

The debate over the U.S. Department of Education reveals Republican divides on its value, as some seek to dismantle it while others recognize its benefits.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California joins group of states suing Trump over plan gutting' education department

Democratic-led states are suing President Trump over plans to significantly reduce the Department of Education's workforce, potentially undermining its functions.

Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon Says We Don't Need the Agency

Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the U.S. does not need the Education Department and indicated intentions for closure.

Senate Confirms Linda McMahon as Education Secretary

Linda McMahon's confirmation as education secretary sparks debate over her experience and the Trump administration's attempt to eliminate the Education Department.

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Trump Administration Is Sued Over Push to Dismantle Education Department

Trump's plan to dismantle the Education Department is facing legal challenges from educators who believe it undermines congressional authority.

Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE Team From Education Department's Student Loan Databases

A federal judge temporarily halted Musk's team from accessing sensitive Education Department data pending a privacy-related lawsuit.

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10 percent of Federal Student Aid staff take buyouts

Staff reductions at the Office of Federal Student Aid could hinder support for defrauded students.

Federal Employee buyouts indicate broader workforce reductions across government agencies.

fromBoston.com

3 weeks ago

Are you in default on your student loans? We want to hear from you.

Collections on defaulted student loans have resumed after a five-year pause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

1 week ago

Non-profit organizations

Confused about your student loan status? Here's help

NYC parents

Debt collectors are going to start hounding student loan borrowers again after OK from Trump's DOE

fromBusiness Insider

NYC parents

A move that would've surged married student-loan borrowers' payments was a mistake, Trump's admin says

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Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE Team From Education Department's Student Loan Databases

A federal judge temporarily halted Musk's team from accessing sensitive Education Department data pending a privacy-related lawsuit.

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10 percent of Federal Student Aid staff take buyouts

Staff reductions at the Office of Federal Student Aid could hinder support for defrauded students.

Federal Employee buyouts indicate broader workforce reductions across government agencies.

fromBoston.com

3 weeks ago

Are you in default on your student loans? We want to hear from you.

Collections on defaulted student loans have resumed after a five-year pause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

1 week ago

Non-profit organizations

Confused about your student loan status? Here's help

NYC parents

Debt collectors are going to start hounding student loan borrowers again after OK from Trump's DOE

fromBusiness Insider

NYC parents

A move that would've surged married student-loan borrowers' payments was a mistake, Trump's admin says

Harvard says it won't abandon 'core' principles to meet Department of Education demands

Harvard reaffirms its commitment to core principles amid federal threats to funding.

Mental health

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4 weeks ago

Trump Administration Cancels $1 Billion in Grants for Student Mental Health

The Trump administration has frozen $1 billion intended for children's mental health services after deeming it no longer a federal priority.

Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Maine Hours After He Sparred With Governor

The U.S. Department of Education investigates Maine's compliance with Title IX regarding transgender athletes after a heated exchange between Trump and Governor Mills.

Privacy professionals

Education Dept. Says Penn Violated Title IX

The University of Pennsylvania is under investigation for violating Title IX by allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports.

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Penn, SJSU under scrutiny over trans athletes

Women in technology

Education and Justice Depts. Form Title IX Investigative Team

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Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Maine Hours After He Sparred With Governor

The U.S. Department of Education investigates Maine's compliance with Title IX regarding transgender athletes after a heated exchange between Trump and Governor Mills.

Privacy professionals

Education Dept. Says Penn Violated Title IX

The University of Pennsylvania is under investigation for violating Title IX by allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports.

fromESPN.com

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Education

Penn, SJSU under scrutiny over trans athletes

Women in technology

Education and Justice Depts. Form Title IX Investigative Team

Community Education Council elections create fresh headaches after city pauses voting

The NYC elected parent council voting was paused due to technical issues, frustrating parents and candidates after difficulties faced in previous elections.

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UC Berkeley Faces Foreign Gifts Investigation

The Education Department is investigating UC Berkeley for potentially incomplete disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts, particularly from China.

City's New Contract Registration Rule Sparks Frustration Among Minority Entrepreneurs

Procurement changes intended to support minority- and women-owned businesses have had limited impact, with contracting rates remaining very low.

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NYC parents

Pop-up program to detect weapons in NYC schools has a big problem: broken metal detectors

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

City's New Contract Registration Rule Sparks Frustration Among Minority Entrepreneurs

Procurement changes intended to support minority- and women-owned businesses have had limited impact, with contracting rates remaining very low.

fromChalkbeat

NYC parents

Pop-up program to detect weapons in NYC schools has a big problem: broken metal detectors

It Sounds Strange, Doesn't It?' Trump Muses About Gutting the Education Dept.

Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Education Department, marking a significant moment for conservatives.

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Trump backs controversial logo in cultural design dispute

Trump defends the Massapequa Chiefs logo, arguing for heritage preservation amid legal challenges regarding its use of Indigenous imagery.

It Sounds Strange, Doesn't It?' Trump Muses About Gutting the Education Dept.

Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Education Department, marking a significant moment for conservatives.

Washington Redskins

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Trump backs controversial logo in cultural design dispute

Trump defends the Massapequa Chiefs logo, arguing for heritage preservation amid legal challenges regarding its use of Indigenous imagery.

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Trump's executive order to dismantle Department for Education sparks fears for low-income students and students with disabilities - live

Trump signed an order to dismantle the Education Department, shifting authority to states.

The closure of the department could require Congressional approval.

fromwww.nextgov.com

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DOGE employee had read-only access to two Federal Student Aid systems, Education Department says

fromwww.theguardian.com

Trump's executive order to dismantle Department for Education sparks fears for low-income students and students with disabilities - live

Trump signed an order to dismantle the Education Department, shifting authority to states.

The closure of the department could require Congressional approval.

fromwww.nextgov.com

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EU data protection

DOGE employee had read-only access to two Federal Student Aid systems, Education Department says

San Francisco

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Day Around the Bay: SFPD Mobile Command Van Shifts to 16th & Mission

Chaos and mass layoffs at the San Francisco Department of Education lead to significant staff cuts amid ongoing turmoil.

Education Dept. Workers Offered Buyouts Ahead of Very Significant' Layoffs

Education Department employees received a buyout offer email that disappeared, amid significant layoffs ahead.

Confusion reigns as employees lack clarity on the buyout offer after the email was retracted.

On X, Conservative Activists Find a Direct Pipeline to Musk's Team

The influence of right-wing social media on government policy is evident, with quick responses to viral posts leading to immediate changes in official documents.

Education

Federal Judge Declines to Block Musk's Team From Having Access to Education Data

The court ruled against blocking Musk's team from Education Department data, citing a lack of evidence for irreparable harm to students.

After Botched Rollout, FAFSA Is Delayed for a Second Year

The Education Department announced a delay in the federal student aid application form for the 2025-26 academic year due to persisting technical problems.

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Leadership Failures Helped Lead to FAFSA Debacle, Watchdog Finds

Education Department leadership failed to manage deadlines and underestimated technical issues during the FAFSA overhaul, severely impacting students' ability to apply for financial aid.

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Education

FAFSA completion gap narrows to 2.5 percent

fromwww.chicagotribune.com

Higher education

Education Department mulls using AI chat bot for FAFSA help

9 months ago

Education

New FAFSA process hopes to address issues from last year's botched launch

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Privacy professionals

GAO releases initial findings from FAFSA investigation

9 months ago

After Botched Rollout, FAFSA Is Delayed for a Second Year

The Education Department announced a delay in the federal student aid application form for the 2025-26 academic year due to persisting technical problems.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Leadership Failures Helped Lead to FAFSA Debacle, Watchdog Finds

Education Department leadership failed to manage deadlines and underestimated technical issues during the FAFSA overhaul, severely impacting students' ability to apply for financial aid.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Education

FAFSA completion gap narrows to 2.5 percent

fromwww.chicagotribune.com

Higher education

Education Department mulls using AI chat bot for FAFSA help

9 months ago

Education

New FAFSA process hopes to address issues from last year's botched launch

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Privacy professionals

GAO releases initial findings from FAFSA investigation

Trump Chooses Linda McMahon, a Longtime Ally, for Education Secretary

Trump appoints Linda McMahon to lead Education Department, indicating her significant role in his administration.

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McMahon's financial disclosure forms released

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6 months ago

Trump Chooses Linda McMahon, a Longtime Ally, for Education Secretary

Trump appoints Linda McMahon to lead Education Department, indicating her significant role in his administration.