Trump is dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what it does
Since President Trump took office, staffing at the Education Department has been cut in half, and he has been mulling an ...
The Education Department was created to ensure equal access. Who would do that in its absence?
Advocates worry the federal government would not look out in the same way for poor students, those still learning English, ...
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All the duties and responsibilities of the Department of Education
After Congress established the Department of Education, the department's seven objectives in law are: Helping ensure access to equal educational opportunity for everyone. Support states, localities ...
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Education Department says 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating 60 universities for antisemitism, according to ...
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Report: Idaho funding inadequate for special education, creating $82M funding gap
A new report has found that Idaho’s K-12 public funding doesn’t adequately support districts for their students with higher needs.
St. Louis teacher training program slashed in Trump administration’s education cuts
Rising Teachers at SLU pays for school staff to earn degrees and teacher certificates while working in high-need districts across St. Louis.
Walkout over California return-to-office order: ‘Going to lose a lot of quality staff’
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond directed workers to return to state buildings four days a week to be in alignment with California schools.
An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump’s political priorities
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is best known for enforcing disability rights across America’s schools, ...