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What Happens if the Department of Education Goes Away?

Most of what the department does would likely stick around, for better or for worse.

Reason

Trump wants to shrink the cap on Pell Grants. It could have a major impact on paying for college

The proposal comes as Republicans debate the enormous cost of Trump’s flagship ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, which critics describe as a massive wealth transfer from poor to rich.

The Independent UK

Professor sues University of California for suspension over comments about Israel’s war in Gaza

Rupa Marya, a doctor and professor at the university’s San Francisco campus, says her free speech rights were violated

The Guardian - US

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4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home

The Trump administration is reshaping the pursuit of science through federal cuts to research grants and the Department of Education. This will have real consequences for students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM learning.

The Conversation

Black women "target" of Trump DEI purge

The president’s attack on diversity efforts has derailed the government careers of highly educated civil servants

Salon

Education Secretary Linda McMahon struggles with basic math when trying to add up proposed budget cuts

Secretary of Education nodded along as senator mistakenly said $1.58 million over 10 years was ‘over a trillion’

The Independent UK

TRIO cuts emerge as Education budget sticking point - Roll Call

Senators from both parties challenged Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday about proposed cuts to college student aid programs.

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Judge blocks Trump’s efforts to shutter Education Department - Roll Call

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

Roll Call

Judge stops the dismantling of the Department of Education and orders rehiring of fired workers

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

The Independent UK

McMahon lays out Education Department 'final mission' to House appropriators - Roll Call

Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the Trump administration’s proposed cuts as part of an overall effort to shutter the department.

Roll Call

Tim Walz calls out RFK Jr on children’s health: ‘Just so blatantly false’

Walz, a former teacher and a father of a son with nonverbal learning disorder, says the cuts to the Department of Education and RFK Jr’s words on autism are destructive

The Independent UK

What Happens to Your Kids if We Abolish the Department of Education?

The Department of Education doesn’t handle teaching, set curricula, or pay teacher salaries.

Reason

Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

As the Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans, hundreds of thousands of older Americans with decades-old debts are now at risk of having their Social Security checks garnished

The Independent UK

Student Loan Collections Are Back And They’re Hitting Harder Than Expected

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

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'Elmo sad': Sesame Street star 'fired' in viral LinkedIn post after Trump cuts PBS Kids funding

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

The Conversation

How proposed changes to higher education accreditation could impact campus diversity efforts

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.

The Guardian - US

US student loan collections resume: here’s what you need to know

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

Latin Times

Education Secretary Ridiculed for 'Disingenuous' Teacher Appreciation Week Post Amid Promise to Dismantle Department: 'Hypocrite'

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

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International Business Times

Cuts to Student Mental Health Grants in Response to School Shootings Sparks Concern

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

The Independent UK

Trump administration investigating Illinois school district for discrimination over ‘privilege walks’ and diversity training

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

The Independent UK

Trump administration opens investigation on UC Berkeley over foreign funding

The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, centered on foreign funding, making it the latest university to be targeted by the federal government

Latin Times

Trump Admin Says It Will Collect Defaulted Student Loans From Borrowers' Wages: 'The Federal Government Can And Will'

The Trump administration said it will collect "collect defaulted federal student loan debt by withholding tax refunds, federal pensions, and even their wages."

The Independent UK

Trump administration to resume defaulted student loan collections

Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that the Department of Education will resume student loan collections from those in default from May 5, after being paused in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Latin Times

Trump Called Out for Garnishing Student Loan Borrowers' Wages Despite Forgiving PPP Loans to Business Owners

More than 5 million Americans who have defaulted on their student loans will have their wages garnished starting May 5 under the Trump administration's latest directive.

Salon

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The rise of resistance to Trump takes root in rural America

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