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The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Education

Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump

Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education

The Guardian - US

Americans struggling with student debt expect ‘much worse’ under Trump

Biden’s loan forgiveness efforts have faced major resistance, but people are bracing for worse under president-elect

The Guardian - US

Oklahoma Lawmakers Support Eliminating Department Of Education

Oklahoma lawmakers support abolishing the Department of Education to empower states and enhance educational innovation.

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President-Elect Trump Plans To Abolish Department Of Education

President-elect Trump plans to abolish the Department of Education, citing federal overreach and a focus on English and mathematics instruction.

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US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments

The Department of Education has been a source of political controversy since its creation in 1980 during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Ronald Reagan, who was first elected that year, called for it to be disbanded.

The Conversation

Wait, This Year's FAFSA Actually Works?

After a year of glitchy chaos, the Department of Education may have finally gotten its act together.

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What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for Public Education

Houston native and education expert Diane Ravitch urges a fight for "the future of Texas, and for the future of the children" under Trump's proposed reforms.

Texas Observer

Republican senator introduces bill to abolish US Department of Education

Mike Rounds submitted bill that needs supermajority to pass, unlikely even in GOP-controlled Senate next year

The Guardian - US

Trump's Department Of Education Secretary Pick Linda McMahon Owns TKO Stock Thanks To Famous Wrestling Past

Linda McMahon has close ties to Donald Trump and remains a shareholder in a leading sports company ahead of her potential role in the new White House Cabinet.

Benzinga

Republican Gets Head Start on Trump Presidency, Introduces Bill to Abolish Education Department

A Republican senator introduced the Returning Education to Our States Act on Thursday in a bid to abolish the Department of Education.

Latin Times

Trump picks WWE exec for Education Dept.

McMahon is the latest Trump nominee who has faced allegations involving sexual misconduct

Salon

How much does Trump education pick Linda McMahon actually know about education?

Trump stunned educators by unveiling Linda McMahon as his choice to run the Department of Education

The Independent UK

Trump's Education Agenda: Changes And Challenges Ahead

President-elect Trump's plans to reform the Department of Education and its implications for federal funding and educational policies.

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Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – as it happened

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS guidance system for bombs

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Linda Mcmahon Chosen As Secretary Of Education By Trump

President-elect Trump appoints Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education, citing her experience in business and government administration.

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Trump picks Linda McMahon to be Education secretary - Roll Call

Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon is Donald Trump’s pick for Education secretary, a role that could put her at the forefront of cultural debates.

Latin Times

New Jersey School Accidentally Reveals Names of Students Pulled Out of Sex Ed Classes by Their Parents

A parent has since asked the Department of Education to investigate, accusing the school district of violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

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The Clock Is Running Out for Student Loan Forgiveness

With only months left in his term, Biden wants to forgive the loans of nearly eight million borrowers experiencing "hardship."

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Moms For Liberty Co-Founder Advocates For Abolishing Education Department

Tiffany Justice, a potential Education Secretary candidate, advocates for parental involvement and possible Department of Education abolition.

The Independent UK

Vivek Ramaswamy suggests Department of Education will be ‘deleted outright’ by DOGE

Ramaswamy said he and Musk were aiming for “mass deregulation” through DOGE

Salon

Will Musk's "DOGE" have any real power?

The "Department of Government Efficiency" is not a real government department, but it's also not a joke

The Independent UK

ACLU warns Senate against passing ‘misguided’ campus antisemitism bill that would limit criticism of Israel

Bill would require Department of Education to incorporate controversial definition of antisemitism

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What does the Department of Education do?

Founded in 1980, the Department of Education primarily funds student financial aid and K-12 programs.

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Abolish the Department of Education

The federal government furnishes a relatively tiny amount of K-12 funding—but the feds need relatively little money to exert power.

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