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Linda McMahon confirmed as Trump's Education secretary

Linda McMahon will be the next secretary of the Department of Education after passing a full Senate vote for her confirmation on Monday. The Senate...

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Education Department offers $25K for staffers to quit

The Education Department sent out an email to staffers on Friday saying if they quit by Monday night they will receive a $25,000 cash payout. A...

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With student test scores flailing, DOGE cuts to Nation's Report Card raise red flags

Cuts to the Department of Education are hitting the highly valued Nation’s Report Card even as sirens blare on student test scores. The 12th grade...

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Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism visiting 10 college campuses

The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced Friday it would be visiting 10 university campuses that experienced antisemitic incidents...

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Children with disabilities swept up in DEI fight, advocates say

Children with disabilities are getting swept up in the Trump administration's crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and its push to...

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Senate tees up final vote on Trump Education pick Linda McMahon

The Senate on Thursday teed up the final confirmation vote for Linda McMahon, President Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department. Lawmakers...

28.02.2025 2

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Teacher union head taking fight to Elon Musk through Tesla stock

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten is urging top Tesla investors to review the company's current valuation on behalf of her...

27.02.2025 6

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Barnard College says employee injured when Pro-Palestinian protesters storm building

An employee was injured at Barnard College in New York City after pro-Palestinian protesters stormed a building, according to the school.   Robin...

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University of California employees walk off jobs

Thousands of employees with the University of California (UC) are walking off the jobs as two unions and the university have been unable to reach a...

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Student loan borrowers face abrupt 180 as GOP budget plans threaten to raise payments

Student loan borrowers could see their payments increase under budget plans currently under discussion by House Republicans, a violent about-face...

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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joining Columbia University as fellow

Mike Pompeo, President Trump’s secretary of State in his first term, is joining Columbia University as a fellow starting in March.   He will be...

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College student groups based on race, ethnicity could be in jeopardy under Trump

The future of college student groups based on race or ethnicity could be in jeopardy. As the Trump administration ramps up its efforts against...

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Pepperdine University says Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series 'misappropriated' its basketball team

Pepperdine University has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery over Mindy Kaling’s upcoming show "Running Point,” alleging...

21.02.2025 4

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Trump Education pick Linda McMahon clears committee, heads to full Senate

Linda McMahon, President Trump’s pick for Education secretary, passed the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Thursday...

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Appeals courts blocks Biden student debt relief plan

An appeals court ruled Tuesday to block former President Biden’s Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven repayment plan that lowered...

19.02.2025 3

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NYU College Republicans president resigns after saying Barron Trump 'sort of an oddity'

The president of New York University’s College Republicans chapter resigned after she said in a magazine interview that Barron Trump is “sort of...

19.02.2025 3

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Department of Education contract cuts spur 'chaos and confusion'

More than a billion dollars of government contracts at the Department of Education has been cut, a move the Trump administration argues gets rid of...

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Education Department slashes grants for training teachers on 'divisive ideologies'

The Education Department said on Monday it is slashing grants for training teachers because the programs focused on “divisive ideologies.” The...

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Democrats grapple for response on education as GOP charges ahead

The Democratic Party is having to take a hard look at its education strategy as Republicans move aggressively on the issue with satisfaction in public...

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Senator presses Linda McMahon on child sexual abuse lawsuit

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) pressed Linda McMahon during her Thursday confirmation hearing for Education secretary on a child sexual abuse lawsuit she...

13.02.2025 6

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Linda McMahon vows to work with Congress, including to shutter Education Department

Linda McMahon in her confirmation hearing for Education secretary on Thursday vowed to work with Congress on a myriad of issues, including President...

13.02.2025 4

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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing for department Trump wants to kill

Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon is the next Cabinet pick of President Trump's to face a showdown with lawmakers — and the first he has...

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Education Department launches Title IX probes over trans athlete policies

The Department of Education announced on Wednesday it is investigating two state athletic associations that say they will not abide by the Trump...

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Red state education officials eager for end of Department of Education

Republican states are embracing the idea of a future with no federal Department of Education, preparing plans for its Trump-promised demise and...

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Democrats press McMahon on 'minimal' education policy experience ahead of hearing

Two Democratic senators are pressing President Trump's Education Department secretary pick Linda McMahon over her "minimal" experience in education...

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DOGE personnel to be kept out of Education Department systems until Feb. 17: Lawsuit

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be kept out of the Department of Education’s systems until Feb. 17, in an agreement reached in...

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Research arm of Education Department sees cuts after DOGE review

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research arm of the Department of Education, is facing funding cuts as it cancels more than 160...

11.02.2025 6

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DeVos calls for Education Department to be scrapped

Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s Education secretary during his first term, called for the Education Department to be scrapped in an op-ed for The...

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Satisfaction with public education at record low: Gallup

A Gallup poll released Wednesday found satisfaction with public education is at a record low as the Trump administration eyes shuttering the...

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Department of Education could be next on Trump's chopping block

President Trump is eyeing an executive order to dismantle the Education Department, which has placed dozens of staffers on leave in what their union...

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Trump administration investigating antisemitism allegations at 5 universities

The Department of Education is investigating antisemitism allegations at five universities after the president’s executive order last week requiring...

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Schools poised to be major front line in Trump immigration crackdown

Oklahoma is moving to require proof of citizenship for the guardians of public school students, while California schools are distributing "know your...

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Hegseth's goal for fewer civilian professors at military academies faces roadblocks

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s goal to get “woke” civilian professors out of military academies and replace them with military personnel...

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Former college student receives $250K settlement from school over Cardi B social media post lawsuit

A student who previously went to the University of Tennessee (UT) received a settlement of $250,000 after her school tried to expel her over a social...

31.01.2025 7

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Trump to attend school choice roundtable

President Trump will attend a school choice roundtable at the White House on Friday, just two days after signing an executive order to give more...

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Trump makes his first moves on education, but no McMahon hearing in sight

President Trump made his first major moves on education Wednesday, signing a series of executive orders that come even before his nominee to lead the...

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Nation's Report Card spurs calls for change as reading and math scores circle the drain

The Nation’s Report Card is sparking calls to action as dismal scores on reading and math show students across the country have failed to...

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Trump signs executive order to defund schools teaching CRT, 'radical gender ideology'

President Trump signed an executive order to prohibit federal funds from going to K-12 public schools that teach critical race theory (CRT) or gender...

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Denver schools under investigation over all-gender bathroom

The Department of Education launched an investigation Tuesday against Denver Public Schools for converting a girl’s restroom into an all-gender...

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Texas district investigating teacher who said ICE needs to come to high school

The Fort Worth Independent School District in Texas says it is investigating a substitute teacher who allegedly said on social media that Immigration...

28.01.2025 4

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Undergraduate certificate programs soar in popularity amid changes to labor market

The shifting labor market has fueled a huge spike in undergraduate certificate programs, which are vastly outpacing the growth in undergraduate...

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Trump's anti-DEI push puts top colleges in the crosshairs

Universities now find themselves at the frontlines of President Trump's war against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. An executive...

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Chicago officials say ICE denied entry at elementary school

Chicago Public Schools officials said in a press conference Friday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents showed up at an elementary...

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Bipartisan bill targeting antisemitism, discrimination on campus reintroduced in Senate

A bipartisan bill called the Protecting Students on Campus Act, recently reintroduced in the Senate, aims to make it easier for students to file civil...

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Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled

Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from...

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Los Angeles-area schools face trauma and a long road back

California schools and students are facing a long road to recovery as wildfires in the Los Angeles area damage dozens of school buildings and take...

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Biden admin announces last round of student debt relief

The Biden administration announced its final round of student debt relief on Thursday, topping off the most loan forgiveness ever given in a...

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FAFSA forms to make October release after two-year struggle

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms will be released on Oct. 1 this year, the Department of Education announced on Wednesday,...

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Schools brace for clash with immigration officials ahead of Trump term

K-12 schools across the U.S. are gearing up for potential efforts to shield their students as the incoming Trump administration sets its sights on...

14.01.2025 8

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McDonald's sued for Latino scholarships after ditching some DEI practices

McDonald’s is being sued over a scholarship program it offers specifically for Latino students, a move that comes after the fast food giant recently...

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