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Nearly a third of U.S. Department of Education staff laid off
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/11/education-department-lays-off-nearly-one-third-of-its-staff/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/11/education-department-lays-off-nearly-one-third-of-its-staff/
Linda McMahon didn’t need a Trump executive order to make big Education Department layoffs
The layoffs, combined with recent staff buyouts, mean that the number of Education Department staff has dropped by nearly 50% in the last two weeks. President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to close the department.
www.chalkbeat.org
March 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Nearly a third of U.S. Department of Education staff laid off
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/11/education-department-lays-off-nearly-one-third-of-its-staff/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/11/education-department-lays-off-nearly-one-third-of-its-staff/
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signaled wariness about allowing transgender athletes to compete on girls and women’s sports teams in a conversation with a conservative Donald Trump ally.
Gavin Newsom draws liberal backlash over trans athlete remarks in podcast with MAGA celebrity
Newsom suggested he and conservative pundit Charlie Kirk had some common ground on the issue.
www.sfchronicle.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signaled wariness about allowing transgender athletes to compete on girls and women’s sports teams in a conversation with a conservative Donald Trump ally.
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ED slashed its team that handle student aid complaints and is in the process of making it more difficult to submit a grievance online.
The "submit a complaint" button will be changed to "submit feedback" and moved to the bottom of the webpage.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
The "submit a complaint" button will be changed to "submit feedback" and moved to the bottom of the webpage.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: Education Department shrinks staff that fields student aid complaints
The agency in February fired eight out of 21 people who handled complaints submitted online.
subscriber.politicopro.com
March 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
ED slashed its team that handle student aid complaints and is in the process of making it more difficult to submit a grievance online.
The "submit a complaint" button will be changed to "submit feedback" and moved to the bottom of the webpage.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
The "submit a complaint" button will be changed to "submit feedback" and moved to the bottom of the webpage.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
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We must remember the words of Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”
Today, as our democracy continues to be threatened, I will not stop fighting to make education more accessible to all Americans.
Today, as our democracy continues to be threatened, I will not stop fighting to make education more accessible to all Americans.
March 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We must remember the words of Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”
Today, as our democracy continues to be threatened, I will not stop fighting to make education more accessible to all Americans.
Today, as our democracy continues to be threatened, I will not stop fighting to make education more accessible to all Americans.
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🍎 Every student deserves access to nutritious meals—no exceptions. But too many kids are going hungry, and it’s time for Congress to step up. This #NationalNutritionMonth, join NEA in advocating for stronger child nutrition policies so every student has the fuel they need to learn. buff.ly/43hs3lP
Child Nutrition | NEA
Students need healthy, nutritious school meals that are free to all and prepare them for learning.
buff.ly
March 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
🍎 Every student deserves access to nutritious meals—no exceptions. But too many kids are going hungry, and it’s time for Congress to step up. This #NationalNutritionMonth, join NEA in advocating for stronger child nutrition policies so every student has the fuel they need to learn. buff.ly/43hs3lP
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Students With Disabilities Will Suffer if the Department of Education is Closed. Check out our latest blog to learn more about how dismantling the Department of Education will jeopardize the resources & supports students with disabilities need. Read more: edtru.st/3F0zmEp #K12 #Educationpolicy
How Students With Disabilities Will Suffer if the Department of Education is Closed
Dismantling the Department of Education will jeopardize the resources and supports students with disabilities need
edtru.st
March 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Students With Disabilities Will Suffer if the Department of Education is Closed. Check out our latest blog to learn more about how dismantling the Department of Education will jeopardize the resources & supports students with disabilities need. Read more: edtru.st/3F0zmEp #K12 #Educationpolicy
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Linda McMahon has just been confirmed as Secretary of Education. Augustus Mays, EdTrust’s VP of Partnerships and Engagement has a message for what this moment means for education in our country. Read the blog: edtru.st/4bshcaA #educationnews #educationpolicy #DeptofEd
The Senate Confirmation of Linda McMahon: A Dire Threat to America's Students
The Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education marks a dangerous turning point for public education in America
edtru.st
March 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Linda McMahon has just been confirmed as Secretary of Education. Augustus Mays, EdTrust’s VP of Partnerships and Engagement has a message for what this moment means for education in our country. Read the blog: edtru.st/4bshcaA #educationnews #educationpolicy #DeptofEd
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We all want school sports to be fair and safe. But the Senate will vote TODAY on a federal trans sports ban that would violate the safety and privacy of all girls.
We can stop this from becoming law. Tell your Senators to leave trans kids alone by texting VOTENO to 472472.
We can stop this from becoming law. Tell your Senators to leave trans kids alone by texting VOTENO to 472472.
March 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We all want school sports to be fair and safe. But the Senate will vote TODAY on a federal trans sports ban that would violate the safety and privacy of all girls.
We can stop this from becoming law. Tell your Senators to leave trans kids alone by texting VOTENO to 472472.
We can stop this from becoming law. Tell your Senators to leave trans kids alone by texting VOTENO to 472472.
The state and federal landscape of education is changing rapidly. K-12 and postsecondary education are coming under attack from all directions. I'm trying to cover it on Substack. Follow me there for more!
March 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The state and federal landscape of education is changing rapidly. K-12 and postsecondary education are coming under attack from all directions. I'm trying to cover it on Substack. Follow me there for more!