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Department of Education
Ed Department’s New Agenda: Roll Back Civil Rights Cases, Target Trans Students
Thousands of discrimination investigations are idled, even those nearing resolution when Trump took office again.
Judge Issues Partial Injunction Against Trump’s DEI Rules for Schools
The White House’s anti-DEI decrees are too “vague and confusing” for educators to follow, the judge said.
Education Department Restarting Loan Collections for First Time Since 2020
The administration said it will begin garnishing wages for millions this summer.
As Trump Guts Support for Disabled Students, Their Families Are Fighting Back
Disability rights advocates are filing lawsuits as students, teachers and parents organize to protect education.
Educators Are Preparing for May Day Actions Against Trump’s Attacks on Schools
Teachers unions should use these mobilizations to build toward national walkouts to protect our students and ourselves.
New York Public Schools Uphold DEI Policies Despite Federal Threats
“Diversity is a superpower here in New York City,” said NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.
Underfunded HBCUs Ponder Future Amid Trump’s Education Cuts
Most students at historically Black colleges and universities rely on Pell Grants or other federal aid.
Department of Education Threatens US Public Schools’ Federal Funding Over DEI
The Trump administration’s threat comes as many school districts are preparing their budgets for the next school year.
Swarthmore College Sanctions 14 Pro-Palestine Student Protesters
The sanctions are the latest escalation of Swarthmore’s targeting of anti-genocide protesters, students activists say.
Trump Administration Is Investigating CA Privacy Protections for Trans Students
The Department of Education is threatening to pull state funding if officials don't out trans kids to their parents.