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Trump’s Education Plan Seeks to Make Cruel Domination Into “Common Sense”
Trump isn’t even trying to hide his authoritarianism within social acceptability.
Ed. Department to Divert $350M in Grants From Colleges Serving Students of Color
“Cutting this funding strips away critical investments … and will destabilize colleges in 29 states,” said one critic.
Trump Wants to Bury Slavery. My Family Went South to Unearth It.Â
Trump wants a populace unaware of the Black freedom struggle — because it is a guide for defeating his fascist plans.
Teachers Win Pay Raises Despite Budget Underfunding — But the Fight Isn’t Over
Baltimore County teachers have secured a new raise agreement but say it is still less than they’d bargained for.
Racist Lies About College “Quotas” Stoke Support for Trump’s War on Higher Ed
College quotas haven’t existed since 1978, but the right keeps people misinformed.
Democrats Blast Education Dept for Removing Complaint Button on Student Aid Site
Submitting a complaint is now a “multi-step, illogical navigation process,” the senators said.
Head Start Advocates Warn Program Could Be Fundamentally Altered Under Trump
Head Start has been thrown into uncertainty by an unprecedented directive to ban undocumented children from the program.
Trump Administration Threatens 40 States’ Funding for Vulnerable Teens Sex Ed Program
States have 60 days to remove references in curricula to gender identity and trans people or risk losing federal funds.
Trump Is on a National Tirade Against In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Currently 23 states and DC give in-state college tuition to undocumented students. Trump is on a rampage against them.
Five Virginia Schools Are Defying Trump Administration’s Trans Bathroom Ban
In marked contrast to many universities and hospitals, the districts aren't bowing to anti-trans education policy.