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Education Department Cuts Half Its Staff

What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities

The layoffs are the first step toward dismantling the department, a goal espoused by President Donald Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon. Experts say they raise concerns about what the future will look like for civil rights enforcement as the Trump administration continues chipping away at federal oversight.

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Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff

The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.

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Trump defends decision to cut nearly half of Education Department staff

President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed his administration's efforts to lay off about half of the Education Department staff.

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Department of Education fires more than 1,300 employees, closes offices for ‘security reasons’ Wednesday

Today we are beginning the process to cut the total number of staff at the Department of Education roughly in half,” a senior Department of Education official said Tuesday.

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Department of Education clarifies school DEI guidelines, saying Black History Month doesn't violate order

The Department of Education clarified that observances such as Black History Month are not in violation of ...

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Education Department’s Demise Would Hit Black Student Borrowers Hardest

Black borrowers, who owe a disproportionate amount of student debt, could face loan repayment and forgiveness hurdles.

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Department of Education investigating 60 colleges and universities over antisemitism claims

The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on Monday sent letters to 60 colleges and universities it says are ...

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Standing Up for Black History

President Trump and Elon Musk's push to eliminate diversity and inclusion practices feels like an effort to delegitimize ...

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