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Department of Education dismisses book ban complaints, ends guidance
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has announced that it is rescinding all past guidance issued against the removal of books.
Trump Education Department ends Biden era 'Book Ban Hoax' plan: What it means for school libraries across US
The US Department of Education has dismissed 11 book ban complaints and removed a Biden-era position dedicated to investigating such cases. This decision shifts control to local schools and parents, sparking debate over censorship and representation in educational content.
Former secretaries dissect Trump plans to abolish Department of Education
Three former secretaries of the U.S. Department of Education took to a Brookings Institution panel on Tuesday to offer more perspective on President Donald Trump’s calls to dismantle the federal agency,
What Would Happen If the U.S. Department of Education Closed Under Trump?
The Department of Education plays a role in Catholic education by contributing funding to private-school students for various programs.
How the Education Department Could Change Under Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has promised sweeping changes to several government departments, and the Department of Education (DOE) could be the site of some of the most radical changes to come. Established as a Cabinet-level federal agency in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter,
Trump Administration Dismisses Complaints Related to Book Bans
Free speech advocacy group PEN America notes that books are "under profound attack" in the U.S., adding it counted over 10,000 book bans in public schools in the 2023-24 school ye
Education Dept. Ends Book Ban Investigations
The department said it would relinquish its role investigating schools that had received civil rights complaints after removing books dealing with sexual and racial identity.
Trump’s Education Department sacks ‘book ban coordinator,’ tosses complaints over removal of ‘sexually explicit’ material
President Trump’s Department of Education announced Friday that it will eliminate its so-called “book ban coordinator” position and dismiss numerous complaints related to the removal of “age-inappropriate” and “sexually explicit” literature from public schools.
Are Red States More Dependent On Federal Education Funding?
But not all states have the same level of dependence on federal funding. This chart from the National Education Policy Center shows the percentage of funding that each state gets from the federal ...
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The future of the US Department of Education: 8 tips for journalists covering the agency under Trump’s second term
We offer eight tips to help you interrogate and contextualize President Trump's plan to close the U.S. Department of Education.
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Trump picks former Texas school official for Deputy Secretary of Education role
Donald Trump picked Penny Schwinn, a former TEA official, to serve as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education.
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Trump administration authorizes immigration enforcement on school campuses
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on Tuesday authorized federal authorities to conduct immigration arrests on school campuses, a decision a Department ... in the United States if left ...
Former TN Dept. of Education Commissioner tapped for U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education
The former Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner has been tapped to be the next U.S. Deputy Secretary of ...
Illinois Board of Education advising local schools to prepare for immigration enforcement
The Trump administration rescinded a policy that limited immigration enforcement actions in or near “sensitive locations,” ...
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Fixing the Student Loan Crisis Starts With Defending the Department of Education
Sabrina Cereceres is the special projects manager at Student Debt Crisis Center. She helps with content creation and website ...
CT Board of Education approves state intervention in school district with budget, leadership woes
The state Department of Education was OKed to intervene amid growing concerns regarding special education services, a looming ...