Trump's Plan To Gut U.S. Education Department Faces Challenges President Trump's plan to reduce Education Department budget faces challenges and opposition from Congress and Democrats. Top News · Feb 5, 2025
Trump to Eliminate Education Department With Executive Order: Report The Trump administration is currently workshopping an executive order that will attempt to completely dissolve the Department of Education, according to sources close to the matter. Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025
Trump To Defund Department Of Education; DOGE Crackdown Puts Many Employees on Leave The draft order acknowledges that only Congress has the power to shut down the department, so it directs the agency to start reducing its size. The official said the public announcement may happen later this month. International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025
Education Department Workers Placed On Leave Amid Diversity Ban Dozens of U.S. Education Department employees placed on paid leave following diversity program ban. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
Dozens of Education Department workers are put on leave over Trump's anti-DEI order A labor union for federal workers says dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department have been put on paid administrative leave in response to President Donald Trump’s order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Teacher Possibly Facing Termination For Crucifix Hanging on Classroom Wall She's Allegedly Had There for 10 Years A Connecticut teacher with more than 30 years of experience refused to remove a crucifix she displayed in her classroom for a decade, leading to her suspension and a legal fight over religious freedom and constitutional rights. Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025
Biden Makes Last-Ditch Pass at Interfering in College Sports Even if the Trump administration quickly undoes it, it’s a precedent for future administrations. Reason · Jan 17, 2025
Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast 'toothless' agreements Many colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism on their campuses have been settling with federal civil rights investigators in the weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who urged a tougher response to campus protests against the war in Gaza The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
GOP-led States Sue Education Dept. To Block Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program Several states sued the Education Department to prevent it from implementing billions-worth of student-loan forgiveness. International Business Times · Sep 5, 2024
SA MP stole from not-for-profits, court told South Australian MP Troy Bell was a trusted man who avoided scrutiny as he stole funds while working for the Education Department, a court has been told. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
The Education Department Will Probably Mess Up Next Year's FAFSA Too A letter from higher education professionals warns that next year's FAFSA will likely face delays. Reason · Jun 17, 2024
University Of Michigan Fails To Address Hostile Campus Environment U.S. Education Department investigates University of Michigan for failing to address hostility during Israel-Hamas conflict protests, leading to inquiries ... Top News · Jun 17, 2024
Divided Sixth Circuit Panel Affirms Preliminary Injunction Against Department of Education Title IX Guidance The court concludes states are likely to succeed in their procedural challenges to the Education Department's decision to extend Bostock to Title IX. Reason · Jun 14, 2024
Closing Brindabella college 'the last option', minister says 'The last thing we want to see is a school closed'. The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2024
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024 Judge blocks Biden's Title IX rule in four states, dealing a blow to protections for LGBTQ+ students The Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students has been temporarily blocked in four states after a federal judge in Louisiana found that it overstepped the Education Department’s authority
WEKU · Mar 5, 2024 Liberty University fined $14 million for federal crime reporting violations The university agreed to the fine as part of a settlement agreement with the U.S. Education Department, which found numerous violations of the Clery Act, a campus safety law.
The Hindu · Mar 3, 2024 ‘Anti-drug committees’ at schools to tackle the menace with a firm stand Hyderabad Education Department implements Anti-Drug Committees in schools to combat substance abuse among students effectively.
The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024 In Rajasthan’s Kota, teachers get the stick as Education Minister Madan Dilawar goes on a suspension spree Students protest for reinstatement of Muslim teachers in Rajasthan, sparking communal tensions and suspensions of other teachers.
International Business Times · Feb 15, 2024 Biden Administration Targets Financially Burdened Borrowers In New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan The revised plan focuses on individuals with balances exceeding their original borrowings and students from institutions of questionable quality.
The Hindu · Jan 22, 2024 Anganwadi centres get priority in Rajasthan’s 100-day action plan Anganwadi centres, which take care of children’s nutrition and pre-primary education in rural areas, will receive the highest priority in the 100-day action of the new BJP government’s Education Department in Rajasthan.
The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024 Expedite steps for including future skills training programme in curriculum: CM Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy directs Education Department to include future skills training in school curriculum.
AAP · Nov 14, 2023 'I began to despise teachers' victim tells abuse probe Child sex abuse survivors have detailed their experiences at an inquiry into historical abuse at Victorian primary schools.
The Hindu · Nov 12, 2023 Bihar govt. warns newly appointed teachers of strict disciplinary action if they form association The Bihar government has warned of strict disciplinary action, including cancellation of appointment of newly recruited teachers if they form any ‘association’, or become part of it
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Few community college students go on to earn 4-year degrees. Some states have found ways to help Partnerships between two- and four-year colleges and universities could help more community college students go on to earn bachelor’s degrees, according to data released Thursday by U.S. Education Department
WEKU · Oct 31, 2023 Education Department punishes student loan servicer for billing mistakes The department is withholding payment from loan servicer MOHELA as 2.5 million borrowers didn't receive timely billing statements.