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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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President Donald Trump holds an executive order relating to education in the Oval Office of the White House, April 23, 2025, in Washington, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Education Secretary Linda McMahon watch.
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
VIDEO: Sen. Warren probing impact on students, teachers from Education Dept. cuts
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
Sen. Elizabeth Warren questions Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a Senate Finance Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, April 8, 2025.
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
VIDEO: Authors grow concerned over book bans in schools
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
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

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
An exterior view of the Department of Education building, March 13, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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
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 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
Angel Ortiz, a senior at Arts High School in Newark, New Jersey, has been accepted at 7 Ivy League universities.
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
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference to announce the re-launch of the VOICE office at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters, April 9, 2025, in Washington.
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
VIDEO: IRS considering revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt status: Reports
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
VIDEO: Trump administration’s standoff with Harvard escalates
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
Barack Obama participates in a book talk with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel at The Anthem on December 02, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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
VIDEO: White House freezes funding for Harvard after it defies demands
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
SAT, ACT hacks to reduce test-taking anxiety
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
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon attends the signing of an executive order to shut down the Department of Education by U.S. President Donald Trump, during an event in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Mar. 20, 2025.
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
Students cram for finals with dangerous energy drinks
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
Students from Washington, DC universities protest U.S. President Donald Trump's dismantling of and funding cuts to the Department of Education, in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 4, 2025.
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
VIDEO: Students protest Education Department closure in 'Hands Off Our Schools' rally
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
The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024.
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
Education Secretary Linda McMahon during a press conference outside of the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., April 2, 2025.
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
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 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
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks during a news conference with Democratic Senators about protecting Social Security benefits for Americans, at the Capitol, April 1, 2025.
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
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.
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
Protestors gather in Foley Square and march through the streets of Lower Manhattan in protest of the detention of Palestinian student activist and Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York, March 10, 2025.
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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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This undated photo provided by Columbia University, Aug. 16, 2024, shows interim President Dr. Katrina Armstrong.
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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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A Department of Education worker acknowledges a crowd of supporters after leaving the Department of Education building, March 28, 2025.
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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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An exterior view of the Department of Education building on Mar. 13, 2025 in Washington.
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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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Trump executive order seeks to steer federal funds to private school vouchers
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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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VIDEO: How changes to student loan process could impact borrowers
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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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President Donald Trump holds an executive order after signing it alongside Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (R) in the East Room of the White house in Washington, Mar. 20, 2025.
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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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VIDEO: American Federation of Teachers on dismantling DOE
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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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VIDEO: Dozens protest Trump’s executive order gutting DOE
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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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VIDEO: President Trump aims to dismantle Department of Education
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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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VIDEO: Protesters gather outside the Department of Education
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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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VIDEO: Indiana governor discusses support for Education Department executive order
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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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VIDEO: Growing concern over Trump’s dismantling of DOE
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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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President Donald Trump signs an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, during an event in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Mar. 20, 2025.
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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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VIDEO: Trump signs executive order aimed at dismantling 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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VIDEO: Florida Rep. Greg Steube says dismantling Education dept. 'great for the country'
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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 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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VIDEO: The future of school choice amid Department of Education overhaul
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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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VIDEO: Trump to sign executive order shutting down Department of Education
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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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VIDEO: Colorado teachers protest budget cuts
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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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A law enforcement officer watches as supporters of student loan debt relief rally in front of the Supreme Court as the justices are scheduled to hear oral arguments in two cases involving President Joe Biden's bid to reinstate his plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt, Feb. 28, 2023.
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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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VIDEO: Trump offering no ideas to help schools: Former education secretary
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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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VIDEO: Trump expected to return education power to states with executive order
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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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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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Gated entrance on the campus of Harvard University.
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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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Parents and students gather to lobby against a Republican-led spending bill that would lead to sharp budget cuts for the District of Columbia and its public schools on Capitol Hill, Mar. 13, 2025, in Washington.