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The American Federation of Teachers is seeking a preliminary injunction that would force the department to resume student loan forgiveness.
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Despite Trump’s plans, federal funding is a small part of California’s education budget and the state oversees curriculum. -
A Facebook post by Supervisor Jim Desmond said the district was pushing a policy allowing men in women’s bathrooms and locker rooms, which was not in the language of the resolution voted on Thursday night. -
Applications are down 25% compared to this time in past years. Although financial aid application information has not been shared with immigration or other agencies in the past, many fear that will change. -
Employees across several agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Education and Department of Energy, have all been affected, with many being given notice Thursday. -
In her confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon handled tough questions from Democrats, and affirmed President Trump's plans to shrink, and potentially eliminate, the department. -
What do National Institutes of Health funding cuts mean for universities? We ask Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of the journal Science and former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill chancellor. -
The Cal State system is bracing for a cut of $375 million — a result of rising costs and declining enrollment. University officials warn of fewer classes and faculty layoffs. -
New research drills down on poor student achievement and notes some school districts that are beating the odds. -
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement. -
The funds, known as “indirect costs,” help universities maintain expensive labs and other infrastructure. Trump’s administration seeks to cut that funding by roughly half the current amount.
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