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Racial Harassment of Students Ignored by Trump’s Department of Education
Records filed in court cases show that most complaints filed by families have been dismissed without investigation.
Trump Admin to Begin Garnishing Wages for Defaulted Student Loans in January
Wages could be garnished as early as 30 days after borrowers receive notice.
Trump Admin Moves to Officially Scrap Biden-Era Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The initiative sought to provide lower monthly loan payments and forgive remaining debt after a certain period of time.
Trump Administration’s Plan to Dismantle Department of Education Meets Backlash
Agreements with other departments will transfer many of the Education Department’s responsibilities to those agencies.
If Trump Sells Student Loan Portfolio, Avenues of Debt Cancellation Could Close
Privatizing student loan debt would mean less protection for debtors, more suffering, and fewer paths to relief.
Trump Admin’s New Rules Seek to Ban Affirming Care for Trans Youth Across US
One proposed rule would stop medical groups that offer gender-affirming care to youth from receiving Medicaid funding.
NYC Public Schools System Defies Trump Anti-Trans Demands, Files Lawsuit
This defiance stands in sharp contrast to the elite institutions that have capitulated under federal funding threats.
Critics Alarmed as Trump Leverages Shutdown to Gut Special Education Office
Some believe the layoffs are a way to force the special education law to be managed by some other federal office.
Ed Dept Restores Funding for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss After Outcry
The Trump administration targeted the programs in its attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Activists Who Want to Dismantle Public Schools Now Run the Education Department
Top adviser Lindsey Burke is lead author of the education section in Project 2025’s agenda for Trump’s administration.