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Federal judges block Trump's effort to ban DEI from public schools
While a New Hampshire judge blocked enforcement for schools related to groups that brought a lawsuit, a Maryland order broadly blocks enforcement of a DOE memo.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Sen. Warren probing impact on students, teachers from Education Dept. cuts
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Save Our Schools campaign is launching a comprehensive investigation into the Trump administration's effort to close the Department of Education.
April 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
April 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Warren probing impact on students, teachers from Education Dept. cuts
She says she wants to hear from those directly "hurt by Trump's dangerous agenda."
April 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
April 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Authors grow concerned over book bans in schools
Author George M. Johnson's New York Times Bestseller book "All Boys Aren't Blue" is not allowed in some school libraries as the Supreme Court weighs rights to opt out of LGBTQ books in public schools.
April 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
April 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
5 million student loan borrowers face mandatory collections starting May 5
Some 5 million Americans with defaulted student loan payments will have their loans sent for collections on May 5, the Department of Education announced on Monday.
April 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
April 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
5 million student loan borrowers face mandatory collections starting May 5
Some 5 million Americans with defaulted student loan payments will have their loans sent for collections on May 5, the Department of Education announced on Monday.
April 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
April 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
New Jersey high school student accepted in 7 Ivy League schools
Angel Ortiz was accepted into seven Ivy League schools. His advice for other high schoolers applying to college: Don't do anything just for the sake of impressing institutions.
April 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
April 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
High school senior shocked to learn he was accepted to 7 Ivy League schools
New Jersey high school student Angel Ortiz is celebrating after receiving not one, but seven acceptances into Ivy League universities.
April 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
April 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
DHS demands 'detailed records' of student visa holders at Harvard
The Department of Homeland Security is demanding "detailed records" on Harvard University's student visa holders, according to a statement from the department.
April 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
April 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
IRS considering revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt status: Reports
ABC News’ Jon Karl has the latest on reports that the IRS is now considering whether to pull the university’s tax-exempt status after the institution rejected the Trump administration’s demands.
April 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
April 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Trump administration’s standoff with Harvard escalates
The White House is suggesting that Harvard University should lose its tax-exempt status if it does not comply with a series of demands from President Donald Trump's administration.
April 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
April 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Obama blasts Trump administration's 'unlawful' Harvard demands
Barack Obama praised Harvard for its rejection of President Donald Trump's demands as the university faces a funding freeze for alleged inaction on antisemitism.
April 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
April 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
White House freezes funding for Harvard after it defies demands
The Trump administration has frozen more than $2 billion in federal grant money after Harvard University rejected a list of government demands, including overhauling hiring and admission practices.
April 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
April 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Chicago teachers reach contract deal for 1st time in more than decade without strike
For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’ s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout
April 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
April 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
SAT, ACT hacks to reduce test-taking anxiety
Top Score Writing founder and CEO Lisa Collum offers advice on how parents and teens can make the process more manageable.
April 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
April 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
'Your position is being abolished': Education Department staff get termination emails
Over 1,300 federal employees impacted by the Department of Education’s March 11 reduction in force received their official separation notices Thursday.
April 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
April 10, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Students cram for finals with dangerous energy drinks
Sleep-deprived college students drank dangerous amounts of caffeine while preparing for finals.
April 10, 2025 at 6:06 AM
April 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Students protest Education Department closure in 'Hands Off Our Schools' rally
Hundreds of students from some of the largest schools in the D.C. area will rally outside the Department of Education Friday to oppose the gutting of the agency.
April 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
April 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Students protest Education Department closure in 'Hands Off Our Schools' rally
Hundreds of students from some of the largest schools in the D.C. area will rally outside the Department of Education Friday to oppose the gutting of the agency.
April 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
April 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
SCOTUS sides with Trump, stays order requiring pay-out of teacher training grants
The Supreme Court issued an order Friday allowing the Trump administration to move forward with cancellation of federal funding for teacher training initiatives.
April 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
April 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside ED
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
April 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Elizabeth Warren launches campaign to investigate Department of Education closure
Elizabeth Warren is launching a "Save Our Schools" campaign against Donald Trump and Linda McMahon's attempt to dismantle the Department of Education.
April 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
April 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Netflix's 'Adolescence' to be made available to UK secondary schools
The show, which premiered on Netflix in March, is a gripping four-part drama series from the U.K. that explores the loss of adolescence and the complexities of youth.
April 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
March 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Some foreign students are being targeted for deportation. What are their rights?
The Trump administration has revoked a number of student visas. What are their rights?
March 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Columbia University Interim president stepping down, university says
Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong is stepping down, according to the university.
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Emotional Education Department 'clap-outs' celebrate departed federal employees
Dozens of emotional Department of Education employees took part in a final "clap-out" in D.C. after losing jobs amid the Trump administration's agency restructuring.
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Former employees slam 'chaos,' 'confusion' at Department of Education
Since Trump eliminated nearly half of the Department of Education's workforce through an overhaul that affected roughly 2,000 people, former employees say there is chaos.
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Tennessee Trump supporter expresses fear for rural public schools
Todd Warner and other Trump supporters in Tennessee express their fears for public schools as the president moves to eliminate the Department of Education.
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How changes to student loan process could impact borrowers
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous discusses the executive order which puts the Small Business Association in charge of handling student loans.
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Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to new departments
President Donald Trump said Friday that the SBA will take on student loans and HHS will take on special needs and nutrition efforts.
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American Federation of Teachers on dismantling DOE
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, weighs in on how gutting the Department of Education could affect students and fundamentally change education in America.
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Dozens protest Trump’s executive order gutting DOE
The executive order has sparked concerns about the future of American education while President Donald Trump claims that reforms will help provide funding in a more cost-effective way.
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President Trump aims to dismantle Department of Education
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. We take a look at what that means and what’s next.
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Protesters gather outside the Department of Education
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien explains what’s next in the function of the Department of Education after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the department.
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Indiana governor discusses support for Education Department executive order
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun about the impact President Donald Trump’s executive order will have on schools in his state and how educators and students will be supported.
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Growing concern over Trump’s dismantling of DOE
Shutting down the department requires congressional approval, but President Donald Trump says it is already the smallest cabinet level agency and nearly half of the staff have already been laid off.
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Trump signs order gutting Department of Education while surrounded by kids
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to diminish the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.
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Trump signs executive order aimed at dismantling Department of Education
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start dismantling the Department of Education.
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Florida Rep. Greg Steube says dismantling Education dept. 'great for the country'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to further gut the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.
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Moment President Trump signs executive order aimed at gutting Department of Education
The president's order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take all necessary steps permitted by law to shrink the Department of Education, according to the sources.
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The future of school choice amid Department of Education overhaul
ABC News' Christiane Cordero reports on what the future of school choice may look like as President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to diminish the Department of Education.
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Trump to sign executive order shutting down Department of Education
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the order on Thursday directing the education secretary to close the department and return authority back to the state level.
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Colorado teachers to protest budget cuts
The state is bracing for a massive teacher protest that will force schools in multiple districts to close.
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Teachers sue Trump admin for stopping affordable student loan repayment plans
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education this week hoping to restore income-based student loan repayment programs.
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Trump offering no ideas to help schools: Former education secretary
John King Jr. served as Department of Education secretary during the Obama administration.
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Trump expected to return education power to states with executive order
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on President Donald Trump’s plan for the Department of Education in the wake of mass layoffs to the agency.
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Harvard tuition will be free for families making $200,000 or less
About 86% of U.S. families will qualify for the new plan, which will go into effect for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Harvard says tuition will be free for families making $200K or less
The expansion will enable approximately 86% of U.S. families to qualify for Harvard College’s financial aid, the college said.
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Department of Education cuts expected to have 'huge impacts' on teachers
After the Department of Education gutted nearly 50% of its workforce, educators have expressed deep concern -- not only for students' futures but for their own as well.
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