The Perils of Handing Off the Education Department鈥檚 Job to Other Regulators
Here are six proposals from Project 2025 to shut down the Education Department鈥攁nd why they would be harmful to students.
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Appointment of Linda McMahon to Dismantle the Department of Education Would Irreparably Damage Student Learning
Linda McMahon’s secretary of education confirmation hearing shines a light on Trump’s assault on child welfare and public education.
Here鈥檚 How the Education Department Helps College Students鈥攁nd What鈥檚 at Stake if Trump Guts It
This is the department at its best, not an overinflated bureaucracy the conservatives depict.
Inefficiency Multiplied: What Happens When Research and Data are Halted at U.S. Dept. of Ed
The Institute of Education Sciences funds critical data and research on teaching and learning. Cuts are counterproductive.
The U.S. Department of Education Needs to Exist
The U.S. Department of Education is one of the smallest agencies in the government, but one of the most impactful on the lives of Americans.
Understanding the Department of Education鈥檚 Role in Higher Education
Here are the biggest roles the Department of Education plays in students鈥 lives as they navigate college.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 Role in Supporting English Learners
A range of EL programs and funding sources are under threat if Trump dismantles the Education Department.
Unlocking the Full Potential of CCAMPIS for Student Parents
Funding limitations and barriers keep many parenting students from accessing child care. Federal policymakers can act to expand support.
Senate Tries Again on Thorny Issue of Kids Online Safety
OTI on a new bipartisan bill targeted at banning social media access for kids younger than 13.