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Trump’s Education Department sacks ‘book ban coordinator,’ tosses complaints over removal of ‘sexually explicit’ material
The 11 complaints from local school districts alleged that the deshelving of materials created a “hostile environment for students,” a claim the Trump administration’s Department of Education
Trump Department of Education dismisses 'meritless' book ban complaints
Several "book ban" complaints issued during the Biden administration have been dismissed by the U.S. Department of Education, officials said Friday.
What Will Trump’s Orders for Federal Workers Do to the Education Department?
President Donald Trump speaks in Emancipation Hall after his inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Trump signed a number of executive orders on his first day in office, including some taking aim at career civil servants in the federal government.
President Donald Trump’s U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s ‘Book Ban Hoax’
Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay January 26, 2025 - President Trump's Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released the following on Friday: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced that it has dismissed 11 complaints related to so-called “book bans.
Can President Trump get rid of the Department of Education?
The department has a $241 billion budget and more than 4,000 employees. “Let the state run education,” President Trump said at a rally on Sunday. Republican lawmakers fought t
Trump's Education Department dismantles DEI measures, suspends staff
The Education Department says it has placed diversity, equity and inclusion staff on leave and canceled over $2.6 million in ...
What Is DEI and What Challenges Does It Face Amid Trump’s Executive Orders?
Trump signed an Executive Order, titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing." ...
School officials warn Trump’s plan for U.S. education dept. would come with costs
Trump has pledged to close the Department of Education to push education oversight back to states, redoubling a GOP pledge ...
US Department of Education puts DEI employees on paid leave, slashes initiatives
The Education Department has begun dropping references to “harmful” DEI initiatives from its public-facing communication ...
Warning Over Donald Trump's 'Catastrophic' Plans To Cut School Funds
Schools in red states could be among the hardest hit if the president-elect drastically pulls federal funding to public ...
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Trump Names Acting Education Secretary Ahead of Linda McMahon’s Confirmation
Denise Carter will fill the role until President Donald Trump's pick, Linda McMahon, is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Trump puts higher education on notice for 'dangerous, demeaning, and immoral' DEI teachings
President Donald Trump is seeking to deter the practice of diversity, equity and inclusion in federally funded ...
Student Loan Forgiveness Update: Trump DOJ Makes Supreme Court Move
During former President Joe Biden's administration, more than 5 million Americans saw their student debt forgiven.