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A draft executive order proposes integrating AI technology into K-12 schools nationwide, aiming to enhance learning and prepare students for the future workforce. The plan emphasizes equity, training, and ethical use guidelines.
Billions in federal funding for U.S. schools are currently on hold amid legislative delays. Educators warn this pause could disrupt essential programs and impact student resources nationwide.
Education spending has doubled in the past decade, with the majority of funds directed toward hiring administrators and non-teaching staff, the Washington Policy Center reports. This shift raises questions about resource allocation in schools.
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a warning to the University of Washington over concerns of antisemitism on campus, urging the institution to address allegations of discrimination and ensure compliance with federal civil rights laws.
The US Justice Department is investigating the University of Minnesota and George Mason University over their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and hiring practices, Reuters reports. The probes focus on possible discrimination issues.
The Trump administration is set to take steps to significantly cut funding to the Education Department, aiming to reduce federal involvement in schools. Details of the proposed budget cuts are expected to be released soon.
New Pew Research Center data reveals mixed public views on the U.S. Department of Education, highlighting concerns over funding and policy impact alongside support for improving student outcomes nationwide.
The U.S. government has warned public schools of potential legal action and funding cuts if they fail to comply with federal guidelines on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, Reuters reports.
The U.S. Education Department announced it will resume collecting on defaulted student loans, ending the pandemic-era pause. This move affects millions of borrowers and marks a return to regular repayment enforcement, Reuters reports.
US judges have blocked former President Trump’s attempt to withhold federal school funds linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, ruling the move unlawful, Reuters reports.
The Washington Policy Center explores the potential consequences of dismantling the Department of Education, weighing concerns about federal overreach against calls for increased local control and educational innovation.
A judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s team may access certain U.S. Education Department systems, intensifying scrutiny amid ongoing legal battles. The decision raises questions about data security and regulatory oversight.
With a Republican trifecta in Washington, a new era of college oversight is emerging. Lawmakers aim to increase accountability, reshape funding, and enforce stricter regulations on higher education institutions nationwide.
The US Supreme Court appears inclined to side with parents objecting to elementary school LGBT storybooks, signaling potential rulings that may restrict such educational content in public schools, Reuters reports.
Washington ranks No. 4 in a national public education study, highlighting the state’s commitment to quality schooling. The report, covered by FOX 13 Seattle, praises Washington’s strong academic performance and resources.
The Education Department has proposed new rules to simplify the process for colleges changing accreditors, aiming to reduce administrative burdens and enhance institutional flexibility, the Chronicle of Higher Education reports.
The Trump administration’s first month brought rapid, significant shifts in education policy, impacting funding, civil rights enforcement, and curriculum guidelines, signaling a swift departure from prior approaches, reports Oregon Public Broadcasting.
At McMahon’s confirmation hearing, senators scrutinized the Education Department’s policies and leadership, putting the agency itself on trial as debates over education reform and accountability took center stage.
The National Catholic Register explores the potential impacts if the U.S. Department of Education were shuttered under a Trump administration, examining effects on schools, funding, and federal oversight in education.