The Trump administration has revealed plans to release billions of dollars in school grants. These funds, set aside for adult literacy, English language instruction, and other educational initiatives, have been previously held back by the administration, the Education Department confirmed on Friday. This development follows earlier reports that on July 1, the White House had … [Read more...] about Breakthrough for Schools: Education Dept Set to Release Billions in Grant Money
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Bathroom Battle Escalates, McMahon Says Virginia Policies Defy Title IX
An investigation conducted by the Department of Education, initiated in the early days of the Trump presidency, has concluded that the bathroom and locker room policies currently in place in five Northern Virginia school districts violate Title IX federal law. This law and an accompanying executive order call for the cessation of 'radical indoctrination in K-12 … [Read more...] about Bathroom Battle Escalates, McMahon Says Virginia Policies Defy Title IX
Feds Crack Down on DACA Aid, 5 Universities Under Fire Over Scholarships
The United States Department of Education has launched investigations into five universities regarding their scholarship programs. The probe centers on allegations that these institutions may be offering scholarships exclusively to recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA. The universities under scrutiny are the University of … [Read more...] about Feds Crack Down on DACA Aid, 5 Universities Under Fire Over Scholarships
Justice Department Investigates UC Over Race and Sex Based Faculty Hires
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the University of California system, focusing on potential civil rights violations in its employment practices. According to reliable sources within the Department of Justice, the investigation centers on the University's "UC 2030 Capacity Plan." This plan, reports indicate, directs campuses to hire faculty members … [Read more...] about Justice Department Investigates UC Over Race and Sex Based Faculty Hires
McMahon Grilled Over Controversial Education Budget Cuts
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is under scrutiny this week following the Trump administration's proposal to cut the Department of Education's budget by 15%, according to reliable sources such as NPR. The suggested cuts, as we understand them today, are part of an effort to streamline bureaucratic processes and mark a significant stride towards President Donald … [Read more...] about McMahon Grilled Over Controversial Education Budget Cuts