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Rural schools feel the pinch from Trump administration's cuts to mental health grants

School districts around the country are cutting back plans to expand their staffing of mental health specialists because of Trump administration cuts to federal grants

The Independent UK

Trump administration says California must bar trans girls from girls sports

The Trump administration says California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity

The Independent UK

Judge extends pause on Trump’s efforts to block Harvard from enrolling international students

Harvard is challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in funding in a separate lawsuit

The Independent UK

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What Happens if the Department of Education Goes Away?

Most of what the department does would likely stick around, for better or for worse.

Reason

How Congress buried sex-abuse report

Republicans in DC have done nothing on the youth sports crisis — but Democrats have been no better

Salon

Linda McMahon says Harvard and Columbia making ‘progress’ to meet Trump’s demands to stop antisemitism

Harvard has denied Trump demands and sued to protect billions in paused funding, while Columbia has largely agreed to administration requests on antisemitism

The Independent UK

As Trump Threatens Columbia's Accreditation, the School Should Stop Trying To Placate Him

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the school’s handling of campus antisemitism violated civil rights law and is grounds for revoking accreditation.

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New York won't rescind Native American mascot ban, despite Trump's threat of cutting federal funds

New York education officials have refused to rescind the state’s ban on Native American mascots and team names, despite threats from the Trump administration that it risks losing federal funding

The Independent UK

Education Secretary Ridiculed for Failing to Answer Questions About Ruby Bridges and Black History: 'Not Fit for the Job'

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon revealed her lack of knowledge about key events in Black American history, sparking outcry online.

Latin Times

Trump administration threatens Columbia University’s accreditation

The Education Department accuses school of violating the Civil Rights Act and calls for its accreditor to take action.

Al Jazeera

Education Secretary Dodges Question on History Classes Teaching That Biden Won the 2020 Election: 'We Should Hear All Sides'

Linda McMahon refused to say whether teaching that Joe Biden won the 2020 election is "illegal DEI," instead insisting that schools "should hear all sides."

Latin Times

Education Secretary Linda McMahon refuses to say if teaching kids that Trump lost in 2020 is ‘illegal DEI’

She deflected that social studies students should ‘hear all sides’

The Independent UK

Education Secretary Linda McMahon struggles with basic math when trying to add up proposed budget cuts

Secretary of Education nodded along as senator mistakenly said $1.58 million over 10 years was ‘over a trillion’

The Independent UK

TRIO cuts emerge as Education budget sticking point - Roll Call

Senators from both parties challenged Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday about proposed cuts to college student aid programs.

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The Independent UK

Trump's education secretary says NY discriminating against school with Native American chief mascot

President Donald Trump’s top education official says her department has determined that New York is discriminating against a school district that is refusing a state order to get rid of its Native American chief mascot

The Independent UK

Linda McMahon makes bold claim Riley Gaines (who tied 5th) would have won race if not for trans swimmer

Linda McMahon made a bold claim that Riley Gaines, who tied 5th in a swimming race, would have won if not for transgender opponent.

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‘This is what authoritarianism looks like’: Education Secretary mimics Soviet-era playbook, says only pro-Trump research will get funding

Linda McMahon states that if universities want research funding, they better get in with the program.

Latin Times

Trump Official Called Out for 'Deeply Troubling' Stance on Harvard's Funding: 'A Blatant Attack on Academic Freedom'

Linda McMahon suggested university research and funding should align with Trump's political agenda, but critics warn the stance threatens academic freedom.

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Latin Times

Education Secretary Ridiculed After Failing to Explain Trump Admin's Criteria for Foreign Students: 'The I Don't Know Administration'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon's CNBC response inspired ridicule online as critics dubbed President Donald Trump's cabinet "The I Don't Know Administration."

Latin Times

Education Secretary: Universities 'In Sync' With the Trump Admin Can Continue Their Research

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said universities can keep federal research funding only if they align with Trump administration goals.

Al Jazeera

Trump bars Harvard international enrolment: How many students will it hurt?

Some 6,800 international students are currently enrolled at Harvard University and risk losing their legal status.

Roll Call

Judge blocks Trump’s efforts to shutter Education Department - Roll Call

Ruling halts president’s executive order to wind down the department, with the administration pledging to appeal.

Roll Call

McMahon lays out Education Department 'final mission' to House appropriators - Roll Call

Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the Trump administration’s proposed cuts as part of an overall effort to shutter the department.

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Student Loan Collections Are Back And They’re Hitting Harder Than Expected

Missed payments might feel like a small slip but in the world of student loans, collections can hit fast and hard.

Latin Times

Education Secretary Blasted as 'Illiterate' for Threatening Harvard With Letter Riddled With Grammatical Errors: 'Writes Like a 3rd Grader'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is facing ridicule online for chastising Harvard University with a letter full of grammatical errors.

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