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Education Department, Office for Civil Rights

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · 10h

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.

WJLA · 9h

Fact Check Team: Education Department cuts workforce in move toward state control

The Department of Education announced significant layoffs this week, reducing its workforce by approximately half.

DEI, Donald Trump and Washington

KING 5 on MSN · 12h

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

SEATTLE — 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.

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Trump Administration Probes 45 Universities on Race Policies

The U.S. Department of Education on Friday said its office for civil rights is investigating 45 universities, citing complaints that the schools engaged with a program that set eligibility based on race.

Yahoo · 7h

Washington University under investigation amid Trump administration’s anti-DEI crackdown

More than 50 universities across the United States, including Washington University in St. Louis, are under federal investigation for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump's administration's broader efforts to roll back diversity,

Education Department, ithaca college and diversity programs

POLITICO on MSN · 11h

Education Department launches investigation into dozens of colleges

It’s part of the Trump administration’s mission to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the country using the federal purse as leverage.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 4h

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.

The Boston Globe · 9h

‘Illegal discrimination.’ Education Department launches more than 50 investigations over university diversity programs

The Department of Education said Friday it has opened investigations into more than 50 colleges and universities over what it describes as illegal, discriminatory diversity programs that generally benefit Black,

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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 ...

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Advocates rally in DC against mass firings at US Department of Education

Education advocates, recently fired employees, and supporters are expected to gather Friday morning at the U.S. Department of ...

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 ...

Why Republicans Want to Dismantle the Education Department

President Trump’s fixation reinvigorated the debate over the role of the federal government in education, and created a ...

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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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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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