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politics17 days ago•4 min saved

Impeachment push targets Education Secretary amid department overhaul

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici introduced articles of impeachment against Education Secretary Linda McMahon, alleging she willfully moved civil rights and special education oversight out of the Department of Education through transfers to HHS/DOJ, violating the law and public trust. The effort has a growing Democratic co‑sponsor list but faces long odds in a Republican‑controlled House and Senate; McMahon defends the moves as reducing bureaucracy and improving outcomes.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#department-of-education #education-secretary #impeachment

education2 months ago•0 min saved

Federal probe targets Smith College over transgender admissions and women-only spaces

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College over its policy of admitting self-identified transgender women and granting them access to women-only spaces, including dorms, bathrooms, locker rooms, and athletic teams, a policy the college adopted in 2015.

via The Boston Globe|

#department-of-education #education #smith-college

education2 months ago•181 min saved

Federal Title IX Inquiry Targets Smith College’s Trans Women Admissions

The U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College, an all-women’s college in western Massachusetts, over its policy of admitting transgender women and granting them access to women-only spaces. The probe, prompted by a civil rights complaint from Defending Education, asks whether Smith’s policy complies with Title IX’s single-sex exception (grounded in biological sex). Smith says it remains committed to civil rights laws and will not comment on pending investigations. Advocates for LGBTQ rights say inclusion aligns with the mission of women’s colleges, while critics view the move as government overreach. Smith has updated admissions to include trans students since 2015 and provides trans-affirming healthcare and gender-inclusive facilities on campus.

via CNN|

#department-of-education #education #lgbtq-rights

education6 months ago•3 min saved

Governor Newsom's Education Reforms and Budget Plans Spark Debate

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed shifting oversight of the Department of Education from State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to the State Board of Education to streamline governance, a move that surprised Thurmond and faced criticism for potentially reducing accountability and funding for schools.

via CalMatters|

#california #department-of-education #education

law8 months ago•1 min saved

Judge Rules Federal Emails Blaming Democrats for Shutdown Unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Education violated the First Amendment rights of employees by editing their out-of-office emails to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, permanently barring such partisan modifications.

via CNN|

#court-ruling #department-of-education #federal-employees

politics8 months ago•7 min saved

Trump's Education Secretary Argues Department Is Unnecessary Amid Shutdown

The Trump administration has significantly reduced the Department of Education's staff and operations amid a government shutdown, aiming to dismantle the agency by cutting core functions like funding distribution and law enforcement for civil rights and special education, though some funding and programs remain unaffected for now.

via The New York Times|

#civil-rights-enforcement #department-of-education #federal-funding

education9 months ago•4 min saved

Federal Workforce Faces Major Strains Amid Shutdown and Retirements

The Trump administration announced significant layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education, notably affecting the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which oversees programs for children with disabilities, raising concerns about compliance with federal laws and support for students with disabilities.

via NPR|

#department-of-education #disabilities #education

education9 months ago•3 min saved

Trump administration's shutdown leads to over 4,200 federal layoffs, including special education staff

The US Department of Education has conducted mass layoffs affecting special education staff, risking the disruption of services for children with disabilities and the enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Critics argue that these cuts undermine the department's ability to support vulnerable students, despite assurances from Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#department-of-education #disabilities #education

politics9 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Agencies Face Legal and Political Challenges Over Shutdown Communications

The American Federation of Government Employees sued the US Department of Education, alleging it unlawfully inserted partisan blame on Democrats into automated out-of-office emails of furloughed workers during the government shutdown, violating employees' First Amendment rights.

via Bloomberg.com|

#department-of-education #federal-employees #government-shutdown

politics10 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Advocates for Prayer Rights in Public Schools and National Unity

President Trump announced that the Department of Education will soon issue new guidance to protect the right to prayer in public schools, emphasizing religious liberty and citing past incidents where students faced restrictions on prayer.

via CBS News|

#department-of-education #politics #prayer-in-schools

education11 months ago•6 min saved

Education Department Suspends IBR Student Loan Forgiveness

The Department of Education has paused student loan forgiveness under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan due to system updates related to court injunctions affecting other income-driven plans. Despite IBR being legally separate and not currently challenged in court, the department is not processing forgiveness, causing concern among borrowers eligible for discharge. The suspension is linked to broader disruptions in federal student loan programs, with upcoming legislative changes expected to alter repayment options and forgiveness policies.

via Forbes|

#court-challenges #department-of-education #education

education1 year ago•3 min saved

Recent Student Loan Policy Changes and Their Impact on Borrowers

President Trump has begun implementing major changes to student-loan repayment plans from his recent spending bill, including new income-based options and borrowing limits, with full rollout expected by July 1, 2026.

via Business Insider|

#department-of-education #education #repayment

education1 year ago•2 min saved

Controversies and Power Struggles Shake U.S. Institutions

The U.S. Education Department is shrinking due to staffing cuts just as Congress increases its workload, raising concerns about delays and confusion in implementing new student loan repayment plans and the upcoming FAFSA application process, potentially impacting students and borrowers.

via Politico|

#department-of-education #education #fafsa-delays

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court Empowers Trump to Unilaterally Repeal Laws and Reshape Federal Agencies

The article criticizes the Supreme Court's decision allowing President Trump to unilaterally dismantle the Department of Education, arguing it violates the Constitution's separation of powers by granting the executive branch excessive authority to repeal laws without congressional approval, with dissenting justices warning of a move towards unchecked presidential power.

via The Hill|

#department-of-education #executive-power #politics

education1 year ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court's Role in Trump's Education and Federal Workforce Policies

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with significant layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education, which could impact funding, civil rights protections, and services for students, especially those from low-income families and students with disabilities, as the department's staff is reduced by nearly half.

via NPR|

#budget-cuts #department-of-education #education