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Education Department Reeling After Layoffs
The Trump administration said its sweeping cuts would eliminate bloat at the department. Staff say the “chaotic” process has stalled essential functions and left remaining employees with unmanageable workloads.
McMahon: Columbia Is on ‘Right Track’ to Restore Funding
The changes Columbia University announced in response to the Trump administration’s demands that the campus address reports of antisemitism appear...
Lawsuits Challenge Trump’s Attempt to Close Education Department
One lawsuit has already been filed against President Donald Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon, as of Monday, just...
The Drag Show Goes On After Texas District Court Blocks A&M’s Ban
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on Monday blocked Texas A&M University system officials from enforcing...
The Struggling Sanctuary Campus Movement
Students want colleges to call themselves “sanctuary campuses” as a show of support for undocumented students. Higher ed leaders balk at the term.
Marquee Conference for Women Historians Canceled, Co-Presidents Ousted
A message to prospective “Big Berks” attendees led to online blame on the planned host university and the political moment. But the cancellation is more complicated than that.
Democrats Seek Transparency on Trump’s Plans to Dismantle Education Department
House Democrats are demanding greater transparency from President Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon regarding their plans for dismantling the...
Trump’s Plan to Move Student Loans to SBA Raises Concerns
The administration, which wants to close the Education Department, hasn’t said how it would move the $1.7 trillion portfolio to a new agency. Democrats say doing so would be a “clear violation” of the law.