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Notre Dame under investigation by Department of Education

These Washington schools under investigation for violating DEI bans, accusations of antisemitism

The Department of Education released a list of universities on Friday that are now under investigation for allegedly violating Trump's ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and two schools in Washington are on it.

USA Today · 14h

Notre Dame under investigation by Department of Education after Trump anti-DEI orders

The university is among 45 institutions under investigation "for allegedly engaging in race-exclusionary practices."

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1h

Trump Education Department investigates 45 colleges over ‘race-based’ programs

The schools may be violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by partnering with an organization that gives doctoral students insight toward obtaining a Ph.D. but limits eligibility based on race.

Education Department, Office for Civil Rights

Chicago Sun-Times · 12h

Education Department layoffs gut civil rights offices in Chicago, nationwide

At least 50 staffers were fired in Chicago or pushed out, including the entire Office for Civil Rights. The layoffs are part of a dramatic downsizing directed by the president.

The New York Times · 7h

Education Department Sued Over Cuts to Civil Rights Office

A new lawsuit argues that recent layoffs undermine the office’s ability to investigate complaints of discrimination from all students, not just those aligned with President Trump’s agenda.

The Seattle Times · 17h

WA officials challenge Education Department firings

Still, the state's superintendent of public schools said there would be a “much bigger impact” if Congress or the executive branch moved to pull funding.

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3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does

The Education Department's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering ...

All the duties and responsibilities of the Department of Education

After Congress established the Department of Education, the department's seven objectives in law are: Helping ensure access to equal educational opportunity for everyone. Support states, localities ...

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State Superintendent warns of potential for 'exceedingly painful' impact from federal education cuts

Washington state joined 20 other states in a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from drastically reducing the U.S. Department of Education's workforce.

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Federal Student Aid sites down for hours following Education Department layoffs

Federal Student Aid hosts the online applications for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Parent Loan for ...

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The Education Department was created to ensure equal access. Who would do that in its absence?

As the Trump administration moves to dismantle the Education Department, officials have suggested other agencies could take ...

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Education Department cuts agency that compiles 'Nation's Report Card' and measures student performance

Since the 1860s, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has collected and analyzed data on education across the ...

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Education Department probes more than 45 universities for Title VI violations

The United States Department of Education said Friday that has opened investigations into seven universities that are being ...

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