A big problem is unfolding in the world of special education. Many people who work in this field have lost their jobs. This is a huge deal because these folks help kids with disabilities get the education they need. Without them, who's going to make sure these students are taken care of? The Department of Education has been cutting jobs left and right. They've been ...

The Department of Education is shelling out over $7 million monthly to employees who are currently not working. This situation has been ongoing for the past three months, costing the department over $21 million. This financial burden stems from a series of layoffs that occurred in March, which saw nearly half of the department's workforce let go. Approximately 1, 300...

Confusion and frustration have arisen in New York City as the Department of Education mistakenly scheduled a school closure for the wrong day of Eid al-Adha. The holiday is set to begin at sunset on Thursday, but schools are already closed that day, leading to a mix-up. This blunder has left many Muslim students and educators scratching their heads. Eid al-A...

A federal judge has put a temporary halt to President Trump's plan to close down the Department of Education. The order, signed in March 2025, aimed to transfer the department's responsibilities to other agencies and state governments. The judge's decision, made on May 22, 2025, has directed the Department of Education to reinstate employees who were laid off during ...

The former U. S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order. It called for an urgent focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in education. This move sparked both excitement and puzzlement. The order aimed to boost AI skills among students and teachers. It also wanted to expose young minds to AI early on. The goal was clear: prepare the next generation for a futu...

The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, recently spoke at a big education event in San Diego. During her talk, she made a surprising mistake. She kept referring to AI, which stands for artificial intelligence, as "A1. " This slip-up was quite noticeable, as she mentioned it several times. She even talked about using "A1" to teach young kids, like those in pre-kinderg...

The U. S. Department of Education has started looking into the California Department of Education. They are checking if California is breaking federal privacy rules. These rules are part of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act, or FERPA. FERPA lets parents see their kids' school records and control who sees personal info about their kids. California has a new s...

The Department of Education might be shutting down, but what does this mean for student loans and the FAFSA? The Small Business Administration (SBA) is stepping in to manage federal student loans. This shift comes after significant cuts to the Department of Education's staff and resources. The SBA, however, is also reducing its workforce, which raises concerns about ...

The Department of Education made a big move on March 11. They announced that nearly half of their staff would be leaving. This means that out of 4, 133 employees, only 2, 183 will remain. This change happened because 572 employees chose to resign with pay until September or took a buyout. The rest, 1, 378 people, will be on leave before being let go. All of them will...

The Department of Education is facing a major shake-up. The current administration has taken a significant step towards dismantling it. An executive order was signed to start the process. This move is seen as a way to bypass the need for congressional approval. The administration believes the department has grown too large and hasn't improved national test scores. T...