US Department of Education: Budget, employees and why Trump wants it shut down
U.S. President Donald Trump's stated goal of closing the Department of Education comes after a long Republican-led push to chip away at the agency's funding and influence.
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The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
5 Big Department Of Education Updates, And What Student Loan Borrowers Should Know
Here’s where things currently stand with the Department of Education, and what student loan borrowers and prospective college students should know.
Yes, you still have to pay your student loans if the Department of Education is eliminated, legal expert says—what borrowers should know
The president is reportedly drafting an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. What that could mean for federal student loan borrowers.
Why Trump wants the US Department of Education shut down
U.S. President Donald Trump's stated goal of closing the Department of Education comes after a long Republican-led push to chip away at the agency's funding and influence. Like other U.S. agencies, the Department of Education's budget is determined by Congress,
What Happens to My Student Loans if the Department of Education Is Eliminated?
Borrowers should prepare for a rocky road ahead if the agency closes. But experts say it won't happen overnight.
Trump wants to ‘bring school back to the states’ amid Department of Education uncertainty
President Donald Trump, in his interview with Fox News, sees states like Iowa, Indiana and New Hampshire, among others, taking the proper approaches in education. “I’m not even doing
Trump moves on education coming fast, but schools waiting for official guidance
President Trump’s education initiatives are coming on fast, but school officials say changes in the classroom will happen at a much slower pace. While officials say the past few weeks have been a
'Does that mean money goes away?': Anxiety in schools around Trump's plan to close US Department of Education
What would it mean for local school districts if Trump follows through on his plan to shut down the U.S. Department of Education?
MS public universities, colleges face defunding after U.S. Department of Ed sends out letter
The letter informs public institutions that assessments will take place to determine compliance with new interpretations of ...
The Department of Education's History Shows It is Essential
Such reports reinforce a policy priority from Project 2025, proposed by the Heritage Foundation, which boldly suggested that ...
Trump Education Department launches Title IX probes into 2 blue states allegedly ignoring trans athlete order
The Department of Education has launched a Title IX investigation into two athletic associations allegedly ignoring Trump and ...
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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing with fate of Education Department in limbo
Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
Why do we need the Education Department? It’s simple.
President Donald Trump has neither the authority nor sufficient congressional majorities to eliminate the Education ...
Charlotte-area school grants cut after Department of Education claims they promote DEI
Grant funding for a collaboration between Union County Public Schools, Gaston County Schools and UNC Charlotte was also ...
Feds to investigate Maine Department of Education for alleged Title IX violations
Maine is accused of violating Title IX laws after refusal to comply with an executive order banning transgender athletes from ...
Judge permits DOGE to access Department of Education databases
A federal judge has denied a request to stop Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing student ...