The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Education

Ruling halts president’s executive order to wind down the department, with the administration pledging to appeal.

President signed an executive order to ‘eliminate’ the department without congressional approval

Missed payments might feel like a small slip but in the world of student loans, collections can hit fast and hard.

Elmo being ‘laid off’ sparks outcry as Sesame Street caught in political crossfire over US education grants

President Donald Trump on April 23, 2025, signed an executive order that aims to change the higher education accreditation process. It asks accrediting agencies to root out “discriminatory ideology” and roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on college campuses.

Federal government restarted collecting on defaulted loans, ending a five-year pause that began during Covid

Education Secretary Linda McMahon was ridiculed online after posting about Teacher Appreciation Week while assisting the Trump administration's dismantling.

The Trump administration announced that the funding for student mental health grants created in response to mass school shootings are being canceled.

Allegations were subject of civil rights complaint from same teacher under first Trump administration