The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Education

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

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.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Let's compromise with Trump on education

Try AI first

Salon · Dec 12, 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.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 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.

Reason · Dec 10, 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.

Texas Observer · Dec 3, 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

The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 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.

Benzinga · Nov 25, 2024