Trump, Department of Education

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.
DOGE said it cut $881 million at the Education Department. The real savings are much less.
Elon Musk's DOGE team says it saved hundreds of millions of dollars at the Education Department. But a new analysis shows it's wasting money, too.
Opinion
President Trump is about to end the Department of Education. Good.
No wonder people could well ask Is the Department of Education a part of the solution or a part of the problem
The Real Impact of Eliminating the Department of Education
Eliminating the Department of Education could worsen racial inequities by cutting federal funding to poor schools.
'We're not prepared': States brace for Trump's plans to dismantle the Education Department
Trump has said he wants school policy to be left to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.
Trump administration launches ‘End DEI’ portal at Education Department
Portal allows parents to give an email address, the name of the school, and "details of the concerning practices."
Trump Education Department Opens Snitch Line Against Diversity
Donald Trump's Department of Education has launched a new portal for Americans to rat out the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at their local public schools. The portal, called EndDEI.ed.gov,
Potential impacts to ending the Department of Education
Dr. Rosemarie Allen discusses some of the impacts that would come with dismantling the U.S. Education Department.
Should Trump Be Taken Literally or Seriously on Closing Education Department?
President Donald Trump says he wants to “dismantle” the U.S. Department of Education. What would that mean for America’s schools? The answer depends on whether to take Trump literally­, and assume everything the department does would cease,
Education Dept. softens controversial guidance on race and schools
The new directive adheres more closely to traditional court doctrines and interpretation of civil rights law, experts said ...
Department of Education To All Schools: Eliminate DEI Programs Or Lose Funding
The Department of Education is advising educational institutions to ensure their policies and actions comply with existing ...
A eulogy for the U.S. Department of Education
Abolishing the DOE might sound bold, but it only deepens the fragmentation that has haunted America since its founding.
The danger of censoring DEI conversations in education
Staff Writer Clara Celedon argues that censoring DEI discourse stifles progress and open discussions must continue in ...
Department of Education Closes Applications For Income-Driven Repayment Plans
The Department of Education closed applications for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans and loan consolidation applications ...
Weakened Education Department could create gaps in civil rights protections
Changes are coming to the Department of Education under the Trump administration and whether it closes or is significantly ...
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How Department of Education cuts could hurt resources for students with disabilities
As the Trump administration continues to downsize and dismantle many government agencies, the Department of Education could be next on the chopping block. At stake are resources and support for more ...
The Journal6d
Department of Education Changes the Rules for ESSER Reimbursement
The United States Department of Education has announced a change to its policies around Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. In an effort to increase transparency and ...
After Friday deadline for schools to get rid of DEI — Will the Trump administration enforce it?
Public schools across the country, from pre-K to higher education, may now be at risk of losing federal funding if they ...