Education

Department of Education Demands States Certify That Schools Aren’t Using DEI

Erica Meltzer / Chalkbeat Apr 4, 2025 Schools have 10 days to certify that they do not engage in practices that the administration says illegally promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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First DOGE Came

Christopher Weyant Mar 27, 2025 Dig deeper

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School Funding Mania

Dave Whamond Mar 20, 2025 Dig deeper

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Unemployment Line After DOGE Cuts

Christopher Weyant Mar 17, 2025 Dig deeper

Education

Linda McMahon Slashes Department of Education Staff

Erica Meltzer, Kalyn Belsha / Chalkbeat Mar 12, 2025 Through layoffs and voluntary buyouts, the department intends to halve the current staff by the end of the month. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Elon Musk the Executioner

Christopher Weyant Feb 17, 2025 Dig deeper

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Trump Executive Order Aims To Drive Federal Funds to Private School Vouchers

Erica Meltzer / Chalkbeat Jan 30, 2025 Like other executive orders, Trump’s school choice order is sure to face legal and political pushback. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Liberty University Fined $14 Million for Failing to Report Sexual Violence

Nadra Nittle / The 19th Mar 6, 2024 Liberty University's fine is the largest ever against a school for violating the federal Clery Act, which mandates support for sexual violence victims and campus safety initiatives. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Officials: UNC-Duke Program Too Positive on Islam

COLLIN BINKLEY / The Associated Press Sep 19, 2019 The administration threatens to cut grant funding for a Middle East studies program. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Watch Kamala Harris Dismantle Joe Biden’s Record on Race

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jun 28, 2019 During a heated Democratic debate, the California senator confronts the former vice president over his opposition to busing and more. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Lawmakers Debate Future of Loan Relief for Public Workers

COLLIN BINKLEY / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2019 Officials are questioning whether to end the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program or try to fix it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Charter Schools Are Scamming the U.S. Government

Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute Mar 29, 2019 A report finds that the Department of Education blew nearly $1 billion in grant money on schools that never opened or were quickly shut down. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )