EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Winning Streak: What's Happening to the Education Department?

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They let the Trump administration fire about 1, 400 workers from the Education Department. These workers did important jobs. They gave money to schools and students. They also made sure everyone's rights were protected. Now, a lot of that work will stop. This is a big deal. The president isn't supposed to just get rid ...

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Jul 15 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Unusual Move: What It Means for Education

The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They allowed the Trump administration to fire around 1, 400 Education Department employees. These workers handled important tasks. They gave money to schools and students. They also protected civil rights and access for people with disabilities. Now, much of this work will stop. This decision is part of a bigger...

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Role in Education Layoffs

The Trump administration has taken a significant step in its effort to reshape the Education Department. They have asked the Supreme Court to step in and pause a lower court's order. This order had temporarily blocked the mass layoffs of nearly 1, 400 Education Department employees. The administration argues that these layoffs are crucial for their plan to streamline...

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May 26 2025EDUCATION

What's the point of the Education Department?

The Education Department has been a part of the US government since 1979. It was created to help schools and students across the country. However, some people wonder if it's really making a difference. For years, the performance of students in the US has not improved much. In 2013, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the lowest-performing students were struggling. M...

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May 23 2025POLITICS

Judge Halts Trump's Education Department Overhaul

A federal judge in Boston recently put a stop to President Trump's ambitious plan to overhaul the Education Department. This move was a significant blow to one of Trump's long-standing campaign promises. The judge's decision came after two major lawsuits were filed, challenging the legality of the proposed changes. The judge, Myong Joun, granted a preliminar...

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May 22 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Move to Keep Education Doors Open

A federal judge in Massachusetts made a significant move on Thursday. The judge issued a temporary order to stop a plan by President Trump. The plan involved shutting down the Education Department. This order came as a surprise to many. It also blocked U. S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon from following through with Trump's directive. The judge's decision didn't ...

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May 22 2025POLITICS

Education Department's Shrinkage Plan Halted by Judge

A Massachusetts federal judge put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to downsize the Education Department. The judge, Myong Joun, who was appointed by Biden, ruled against the Trump administration's reduction-in-force, or RIF. This RIF was announced on March 11 and aimed to cut jobs and shift responsibilities out of the Education Department. The judge's ...

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May 14 2025EDUCATION

Unfair Treatment: Students and Parents Face Uncertainty

The US Education Department is undergoing significant changes. These changes have left many families worried about their pending civil rights complaints. There are around 12, 000 cases waiting to be addressed. These cases involve students and parents who claim they were treated unfairly based on their race, gender, or disability. The Trump administration has made bi...

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May 06 2025EDUCATION

The Student Loan Debt Collection Resumes: What You Need to Know

The Department of Education has restarted the collection process for overdue federal student loans. This move affects around 5. 3 million borrowers who are currently in default. The pause on collections, which began in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now over. This means that borrowers who have fallen behind on their payments will soon face consequences. ...

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May 01 2025EDUCATION

Schools Lose Crucial Mental Health Support

The Trump administration has decided to halt $1 billion in federal grants. These funds were meant for hiring mental health professionals in schools across the country. This move comes as a surprise to many, especially since the grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This act was passed after the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goa...

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