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Trump to Initiate Dismantling of Department of Education
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday initiating the Department of Education's dismantling, returning educational authority to states while maintaining federal funding for key programs; however, this action faces legal challenges and potential long-term negative consequences for stud...
Trump to Initiate Dismantling of Department of Education
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday initiating the Department of Education's dismantling, returning educational authority to states while maintaining federal funding for key programs; however, this action faces legal challenges and potential long-term negative consequences for stud...
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48% Bias Score
Trump to Dismantle Department of Education
President Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to dismantle the Department of Education, a move facing legal challenges and requiring Congressional approval, despite claims of expanding educational opportunities and empowering local control.
Trump to Dismantle Department of Education
President Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to dismantle the Department of Education, a move facing legal challenges and requiring Congressional approval, despite claims of expanding educational opportunities and empowering local control.
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60% Bias Score
Sanders Calls for Abolishment of Department of Education
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretary and current Arkansas governor, advocates for abolishing the quarter-trillion-dollar federal Department of Education, citing its inefficiency and the need to return control to states and communities, pointing to the success of Arkansas's LEAR...
Sanders Calls for Abolishment of Department of Education
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretary and current Arkansas governor, advocates for abolishing the quarter-trillion-dollar federal Department of Education, citing its inefficiency and the need to return control to states and communities, pointing to the success of Arkansas's LEAR...
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60% Bias Score
Department of Education's 50% Workforce Reduction to Severely Impact Students and Educators
The Department of Education's 50% workforce reduction, effective Tuesday, eliminates federal funding for teacher training programs and cuts staff in the Offices for Civil Rights and Federal Student Aid, impacting students and teachers nationwide, particularly those from vulnerable populations.
Department of Education's 50% Workforce Reduction to Severely Impact Students and Educators
The Department of Education's 50% workforce reduction, effective Tuesday, eliminates federal funding for teacher training programs and cuts staff in the Offices for Civil Rights and Federal Student Aid, impacting students and teachers nationwide, particularly those from vulnerable populations.
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44% Bias Score
McMahon Initiates Mass Layoffs at Education Department, Aiming for Agency Shutdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon initiated layoffs affecting nearly half of the Education Department's staff, fulfilling President Trump's directive to dismantle the agency and shift education control to the states, raising concerns about potential disruptions to student aid and loan services.
McMahon Initiates Mass Layoffs at Education Department, Aiming for Agency Shutdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon initiated layoffs affecting nearly half of the Education Department's staff, fulfilling President Trump's directive to dismantle the agency and shift education control to the states, raising concerns about potential disruptions to student aid and loan services.
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56% Bias Score
Department of Education to Cut Nearly Half Its Workforce
The Department of Education will cut nearly half its workforce, leaving approximately 2,183 employees, following President Trump's campaign promise to return education control to states, and reports of a draft executive order to abolish the department.
Department of Education to Cut Nearly Half Its Workforce
The Department of Education will cut nearly half its workforce, leaving approximately 2,183 employees, following President Trump's campaign promise to return education control to states, and reports of a draft executive order to abolish the department.
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64% Bias Score
Trump to Issue Executive Order to Dismantle Education Department
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday to dismantle the Department of Education, though this action would require congressional approval due to federal laws establishing the agency's functions; the agency, created in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter, has seen recent ...
Trump to Issue Executive Order to Dismantle Education Department
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday to dismantle the Department of Education, though this action would require congressional approval due to federal laws establishing the agency's functions; the agency, created in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter, has seen recent ...
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44% Bias Score
Student Loan Recertification Deadlines Extended to February 2026
The Department of Education announced a delay of income-driven repayment (IDR) plan recertification deadlines to at least February 2026 for IBR, PAYE, and ICR borrowers, following a lawsuit and reports of payment increases for those unable to recertify; new IDR applications remain paused.
Student Loan Recertification Deadlines Extended to February 2026
The Department of Education announced a delay of income-driven repayment (IDR) plan recertification deadlines to at least February 2026 for IBR, PAYE, and ICR borrowers, following a lawsuit and reports of payment increases for those unable to recertify; new IDR applications remain paused.
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44% Bias Score
Education Department Staff Cuts Hamper Disability Rights Complaints
The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, responsible for investigating disability discrimination complaints in schools, has had its staff cut by roughly half, leading to a backlog of over 20,000 cases and potentially discouraging families from seeking support for their children.
Education Department Staff Cuts Hamper Disability Rights Complaints
The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, responsible for investigating disability discrimination complaints in schools, has had its staff cut by roughly half, leading to a backlog of over 20,000 cases and potentially discouraging families from seeking support for their children.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's False Claims on US Education Amidst DOE Cuts
President Trump's claims about U.S. education ranking last globally while having the highest per-pupil spending are false; the U.S. ranks 9th in reading, 16th in science, and 34th in math (PISA 2022), spending the third highest amount per pupil, while recent cuts to the Department of Education elimi...
Trump's False Claims on US Education Amidst DOE Cuts
President Trump's claims about U.S. education ranking last globally while having the highest per-pupil spending are false; the U.S. ranks 9th in reading, 16th in science, and 34th in math (PISA 2022), spending the third highest amount per pupil, while recent cuts to the Department of Education elimi...
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44% Bias Score
Department of Education Lays Off 1,315 Employees, Raising Concerns About Service Delivery
The Department of Education laid off 1,315 employees on Tuesday, a nearly 50% reduction impacting offices for civil rights and federal student aid, raising concerns about service delivery for vulnerable students despite assurances from Secretary McMahon.
Department of Education Lays Off 1,315 Employees, Raising Concerns About Service Delivery
The Department of Education laid off 1,315 employees on Tuesday, a nearly 50% reduction impacting offices for civil rights and federal student aid, raising concerns about service delivery for vulnerable students despite assurances from Secretary McMahon.
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52% Bias Score
Department of Education Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce
The Department of Education implemented a reduction in force on Tuesday, eliminating nearly half of its 4,133 employees, leaving 2,183, following President Trump's stated desire to close the department and ongoing efforts to decrease the federal workforce.
Department of Education Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce
The Department of Education implemented a reduction in force on Tuesday, eliminating nearly half of its 4,133 employees, leaving 2,183, following President Trump's stated desire to close the department and ongoing efforts to decrease the federal workforce.
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48% Bias Score
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