Government
Education Department announces new student loan payment plan, promising lower costs, simpler systemRepaying higher education debt could become easier under a new federal student loan system proposed Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education. “With consensus reached in support of… Read More
Government
Trump admin pursuing action against Minnesota over trans athletes in girls’ sportsMinnesota is one step closer to losing federal education funding after the Trump administration referred investigations into civil rights violations to the Justice Department over allowing transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. The… Read More
Government
Iowa first state granted Education Department waiver for use of federal fundsIn another cut to the federal bureaucracy, the U.S. Department of Education has granted Iowa the first Returning Education to the States waiver, allowing the state to use certain federal funds with… Read More
Government
Education Department poised to hand more control to states in 2026The U.S. Department of Education will continue its departmental reduction and return education to the states in 2026, according to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The department cut half of its employees in… Read More
Opinion
Department of Education cracks down on foreign influence(The Daily Signal) – On Jan. 2, the Department of Education officially launched its new and improved portal for universities to report foreign funding. In an earlier update, the department noted,… Read More
Government
Education Secretary warns Minnesota of ‘impending enforcement action’ over transgender policies allowing boys in girls’ sports, spacesEducation Secretary Linda McMahon is keeping the pressure on Minnesota, issuing a letter Monday of “impending enforcement action” for ongoing civil rights violations related to the state’s transgender policies. “@GovTimWalz continues to… Read More
Public Education
Brown University under fed’s microscope following fatal shooting(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Education (ED) on Monday opened a review into Brown University following the Dec. 13 fatal shooting on campus. Brown is facing … Read More
Government
Presidential 1776 Award to honor nation’s top high school American history buffsThree U.S. students who demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the American founding will receive the newly established Presidential 1776 Award, the U.S. Department of Education announced Monday. “As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday,… Read More
World
China exploiting US-funded research to boost nuclear tech, report reveals(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Beijing has tapped into U.S.-funded scientific research to advance its military and strategic capabilities, including nuclear technology, according to a congressional report released Wednesday. The … Read More
Public Education
Americans strongly support school choice, back closing Education Department, poll findsSchool choice continues growing in popularity with Americans, and support for closing the Department of Education rises significantly once people have all the facts, a new poll finds. Research conducted for the nonprofit “yes. every kid. foundation.” found more than half… Read More
Government
Blue states push back on Education Department transfer, closure plans; Trump, McMahon steadfastA coalition of attorneys general from 20 blue states is suing the U.S. Department of Education in an attempt to block its plan to transfer responsibility for many of its… Read More
Opinion
45 years of failure: A bureaucracy built for unions, not studentsSince the first days of this administration, outrage has been building in the fake news media and their teacher union financial backers at Education Secretary Linda McMahon and President Donald… Read More
Culture
Education reformer Ryan Walters calls DOE move ‘long-overdue correction’ to failed systemDescribing the Department of Education as “one of the most costly failures in our federal government,” education reformer Ryan Walters praised plans announced this week to transfer significant DOE functions to other federal departments. Walters,… Read More
Government
Near a data center? Prepare for blackouts this winter(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reported Tuesday that winter electricity demand is increasing, especially in regions with high concentrations of artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More
Public Education
Watch: McMahon says shutdown proves schools don’t need the DOEThe federal government shut down for 43 days – and school systems were largely unaffected, Education Secretary Linda McMahon says in a new video. “Flights were delayed. SNAP benefits ran dry. Small-business and housing… Read More
Government
Trump admin reportedly planning to refill depleted petrol reserve Biden drained(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Energy (DOE) is planning to purchase 1 million barrels of oil to help restock the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) after the… Read More
Government
Trump admin following through on federal cuts amid shutdownThe Trump administration is continuing its promised federal reductions during the ongoing government shutdown, targeting departments such as Education and Treasury, leading to union challenges. Office of Management and Budget… Read More
Government
Education Secretary McMahon announces $500 million for charter schoolsU.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the distribution of $500 million for the federal charter school program during the Ohio portion of her Returning Education to… Read More
Government
Department of Education grants millions to charters, HBCUs, history programsThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) pledged millions in grants for educational reform – prioritizing school choice and American history programs. “Today, the Department is making three massive investments –… Read More
Government
Iowa, Indiana and Oklahoma seek flexibility on federal education fundsStates including Iowa and Indiana are asking the federal government to let them spend money intended for low-performing schools as they see fit, possibly expanding educational freedom. Iowa, Indiana and… Read More