School districts in Chicago, New York City, and Virginia stand to lose upwards of $24 million in federal funding in the next fiscal term, due to a missed deadline issued by the Trump administration concerning potential violations of civil rights. Craig Trainor, the Department of Education's acting assistant secretary for civil rights, cautioned the school districts last week … [Read more...] about $24M in Magnet School Funding Halted by Trump Administration
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Trump: Ed Secretary Has SCOTUS Backing to Shut Down Her Own Department
The United States Supreme Court has issued a ruling that allows the Trump administration to proceed with significant changes to the Department of Education. This decision comes in response to a legal challenge against the department's recent reduction in force affecting nearly 1,400 employees. President Donald Trump announced that Education Secretary Linda McMahon will begin … [Read more...] about Trump: Ed Secretary Has SCOTUS Backing to Shut Down Her Own Department
Trump Demands Immediate Closure of Education Department
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated that he wants the federal Education Department closed immediately. Trump said last week that he wanted to close the Department of Education by executive order, but acknowledged that he'd need buy-ins and support from Congress and teachers' unions to follow through on his campaign promise. Closing the Education Department … [Read more...] about Trump Demands Immediate Closure of Education Department