Why Isn't the Department of Education Already Closed?
At her confirmation hearing last week, Linda McMahon, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, walked a thin line. On the one hand, she needed to assure Congress and the American people that she was fit for a cabinet-level position.
The Department of Education’s History Shows It is Essential
President Andrew Johnson signed the first official Department of Education into law. Although it was not a cabinet level position, it aimed to collect educational data an
Why Hasn’t Trump Already Closed the Department of Education?
Maybe because its support for students is popular with Republicans as well as Democrats. And because cutting that funding would blow a big hole in the budgets of red states.
The Education Department waiting game
It’s a familiar slash-and-burn tale as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team sweeps through the Education Department, and there’s still one more shoe to drop: the formal executive order to dismantle the agency.
What it would mean to eliminate the Education Department
President Trump says he wants to eliminate the Department of Education. NPR speaks with two former education secretaries to dig into what this means and whether it's possible.
‘Acting’ like leaders at the Department of Education
The Department of Education may only have "acting" officials in place, but those leaders are shaking up an agency in desperate need of reform.
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Trump Can't Shut Down the Department of Education, but Student Loan Borrowers Should Beware
"President Trump cannot shut down the US Department of Education through an executive order," student loan expert Mark ...
State education chief says it's 'inaccurate' to say there are only two genders, in defense of trans athletes
Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal spoke out in defense of transgender athletes in girls ...
Kids’ disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education Department
As President Donald Trump reshaped the Education Department, parents say investigations and mediations into kids' disability ...
The political education of Elon Musk
To date, Musk has been insulated by his proximity to Trump, as well as the impression that he is carrying out the president’s ...
Trump moves on education coming fast, but schools waiting for official guidance
President Trump’s education initiatives are coming on fast, but school officials say changes in the classroom will happen at ...
Trump can’t abolish Education Department but he can make changes, Bill Bennett says
Fox News contributor Bill Bennett discusses the confirmation process for President Donald Trump’s education secretary nominee ...
Increased Costs, Teacher Shortages, Budget Cuts Threaten Special Education
Special Education costs, teacher shortages and budget cuts loom as the Educaton Department may be on the chopping block.
Survey shows most parents lack confidence in Seattle Public Schools’ education
The Seattle Times reported that survey results revealed more than half of parents surveyed last year said they had considered ...