3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does
As the U.S. Department of Education shrinks following massive layoffs at the agency, President Donald Trump and his allies continue to make dubious claims about the agency and education in the country.
Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. Here's what the agency does.
The Department of Education doesn't oversee school curriculums, but it does offer a range of services affecting millions of Americans.
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The layoffs are the first step toward dismantling the department, a goal espoused by President Donald Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon. Experts say they raise concerns about what the future will look like for civil rights enforcement as the Trump administration continues chipping away at federal oversight.
Trump’s Cuts to The Department of Education Are Part of a Long Fight by Conservative Christians
Trump's cuts to the Department of Education are part of a nearly long crusade by conservative Christian groups.
Education Department Sued Over Cuts to Civil Rights Office
A new lawsuit argues that recent layoffs undermine the office’s ability to investigate complaints of discrimination from all students, not just those aligned with President Trump’s agenda.
Protester to President Trump on education department cuts: “We will stand in your way.”
Around 200 protesters chanted and held signs to protest President Donald Trumps cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, as they stood outside one of the department's buildings Friday in Washington.
Department of Education Rocked by Layoffs: Will It Be Abolished?
President Donald Trump announced recently that roughly half of the Education Department's staff was being cut, amid his contentious plans to axe the department altogether.
What dismantling the Education Department means for kids with disabilities
This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been doing a lot of reporting on the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education.
Gutting the Department of Education Is as Cruel as It Is Stupid
The DOE was created to ensure equal access to public education throughout the country. Trump wants to torch the effort
Trump sued by 20 states to halt the 'dismantling' of Education Department
Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over his administration's termination of Education Dept. staffers.
How chaos at the Education Department affects Illinois schools
Trump is moving to cut the staff by half and dismantle the department. He’s also going after DEI in higher education and funding for research.
MIT faces Department of Education investigation for alleged ‘race-exclusionary’ discrimination
MIT is one of 45 schools facing a Department of Education investigation for allegedly engaging in race-exclusionary practices ...
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California, other states sue to halt massive layoffs at US Department of Education
Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to ...
Trump administration says Education Department cuts will help transfer oversight to states
Despite the layoffs, the Department of Education said in a news release that it “will continue to deliver on all statutory ...
Education Department announces it's cutting nearly 50% of workforce
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
Parents Sue Trump Administration for Allegedly Sabotaging Education Department’s Civil Rights Division
The lawsuit claims that decimating the agency’s Office for Civil Rights will leave it unable to address issues of ...
US Dept. of Education investigating Duke as part of sweeping anti-DEI changes under Trump
The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday it has opened an investigation into Duke University for allegedly violating ...
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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 ...