The Trump administration has taken a significant step in its effort to reshape the Education Department. They have asked the Supreme Court to step in and pause a lower court's order. This order had temporarily blocked the mass layoffs of nearly 1, 400 Education Department employees. The administrati
The Education Department has been a part of the US government since 1979. It was created to help schools and students across the country. However, some people wonder if it's really making a difference. For years, the performance of students in the US has not improved much. In 2013, even before the
A federal judge in Boston recently put a stop to President Trump's ambitious plan to overhaul the Education Department. This move was a significant blow to one of Trump's long-standing campaign promises. The judge's decision came after two major lawsuits were filed, challenging the legality of the p
A federal judge in Massachusetts made a significant move on Thursday. The judge issued a temporary order to stop a plan by President Trump. The plan involved shutting down the Education Department. This order came as a surprise to many. It also blocked U. S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon from fo
The US Education Department is undergoing significant changes. These changes have left many families worried about their pending civil rights complaints. There are around 12, 000 cases waiting to be addressed. These cases involve students and parents who claim they were treated unfairly based on the
The Department of Education has restarted the collection process for overdue federal student loans. This move affects around 5. 3 million borrowers who are currently in default. The pause on collections, which began in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now over. This means that borrowers w
The Trump administration has decided to halt $1 billion in federal grants. These funds were meant for hiring mental health professionals in schools across the country. This move comes as a surprise to many, especially since the grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This act
A recent ruling by a federal judge has temporarily halted efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, which a
The Education Department is set to resume debt collection for defaulted student loans starting May 5. This move affects approximately 5. 3 million borrowers who are currently behind on their federal student loans. The decision marks the end of a three-year pause on collections, which began during th
The spotlight is on Maine as a critical deadline has passed. The state is now in a standoff with the federal government over transgender athletes competing in girls' sports. This isn't just about sports. It's about money and the law. The federal government has accused Maine of breaking a key law ca
