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Why does Donald Trump want to gut the Department of Education?

Dismantling the agency is high on Trump’s priority list, with the president previously pledging to ‘drain the government education swamp’

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Trump Administration Drafting Executive Order To Eliminate Department Of Education

President Trump considers eliminating Department of Education, facing challenges due to past proposals and congressional support.

Senate Republican's Message to 'Friends' Concerned Over Trump Admin's USAID Cuts: 'Call Somebody Who Cares'

"You better get used to this. It's USAID today, it's going to be the Department of Education tomorrow," the Republican senator said

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025

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Next Musk DOGE target: Department of Education, according to reports

The billionaire’s budget-razing lackeys are said to have embedded themselves inside the department’s D.C. headquarters

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Could Trump’s freeze on federal loans and grants impact my student aid?

The Department of Education said that discretionary grants will be the ‘only’ program impacted by the pause. A judge has temporarily halted Trump’s action, but the ultimate result of a court battle remains unknown

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Free speech organizations denounce Education Department's calling book bans a 'hoax'

Organizations that track the removal of books from schools and libraries are denouncing last week’s Department of Education announcement that calls bans a “hoax” and dismisses 11 complaints that had been filed during the Biden administration

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

How This Teachers’ Union Is Gearing Up for Trump 2.0

National Education Association leader Becky Pringle says her union is preparing to fight for “our students, our public schools and, honestly, our democracy.”

Capital & Main · Jan 24, 2025

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Trump executive order calls all federal employees back to the office 5 days a week—education and general services departments to be hit hard

Some federal departments have more than half their staff working remotely—meaning Trump's new executive order is a problem.

Fortune · Jan 21, 2025

Student Loan Forgiveness 2025: Will You Owe Taxes?

If you received student debt forgiveness, know these key points when filing taxes. Plus — what can you expect from recent student loan news?

Kiplinger · Jan 18, 2025

Republican Bill to Eliminate Education Department Officially Introduced Days Before Trump Inauguration

A Republican bill to abolish the Department of Education has been introduced just days before Donald Trump's inauguration.

Latin Times · Jan 17, 2025

Conservative Nonprofit Calls For Firing Education Bureaucrats

Conservative nonprofit AAF lists bureaucrats at Department of Education to dismiss, citing ideological biases.

Lara Trump eviscerated online after asking ‘how climate change is the reason’ for devastating LA fire conditions

‘These are the people who want to scrap the Department of Education,’ one social media user asked

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

3 myths about rural education that are holding students back

Much has been written about the potential consequences of getting rid of the Department of Education, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

Sydney teenager reported to police over deepfake explicit images of female classmates

Sydney student accused of using AI to create explicit images

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

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The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2025

Trump promised to shut down the education department. Is it possible?

President-elect said he would give states the power to control education, but it would be extremely difficult

The Guardian - US · Jan 1, 2025

Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump

Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education

The Guardian - US · Dec 29, 2024

Americans struggling with student debt expect ‘much worse’ under Trump

Biden’s loan forgiveness efforts have faced major resistance, but people are bracing for worse under president-elect

Oklahoma Lawmakers Support Eliminating Department Of Education

Oklahoma lawmakers support abolishing the Department of Education to empower states and enhance educational innovation.

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President-Elect Trump Plans To Abolish Department Of Education

President-elect Trump plans to abolish the Department of Education, citing federal overreach and a focus on English and mathematics instruction.

Salon · Dec 12, 2024

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The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024

US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments

The Department of Education has been a source of political controversy since its creation in 1980 during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Ronald Reagan, who was first elected that year, called for it to be disbanded.

Reason · Dec 10, 2024

Wait, This Year's FAFSA Actually Works?

After a year of glitchy chaos, the Department of Education may have finally gotten its act together.

Texas Observer · Dec 3, 2024

What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for Public Education

Houston native and education expert Diane Ravitch urges a fight for "the future of Texas, and for the future of the children" under Trump's proposed reforms.

The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2024

Republican senator introduces bill to abolish US Department of Education

Mike Rounds submitted bill that needs supermajority to pass, unlikely even in GOP-controlled Senate next year

Benzinga · Nov 25, 2024

Trump's Department Of Education Secretary Pick Linda McMahon Owns TKO Stock Thanks To Famous Wrestling Past

Linda McMahon has close ties to Donald Trump and remains a shareholder in a leading sports company ahead of her potential role in the new White House Cabinet.

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