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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 · 14h

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.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

Department of Education staff told offices will be closed Wednesday

Washington — Staff at the Department of Education received a notice Tuesday instructing them to leave the building by 6 p.m. local time and informing them that all department offices in Washington, D.C., as well as regional offices, will be closed Wednesday, according to an email obtained by CBS News.

Dozens of schools face investigation by Trump administration

KING 5 on MSN · 8h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 11h

Dozens of schools face investigation by Trump administration, accused of 'racial preferences'

The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday it is investigating dozens of universities and colleges over allegations of "racial preferences and stereotypes" in academic programs or scholarships.

Newsweek · 15h

Dozens of Universities Under Investigation in Trump's Anti-DEI Drive

U.S. Department of Education announced the probes, which could lead to institutions losing federal funding over "race-based preferences."

Education Department, Yale University and diversity programs

CBS News · 14h

Towson University under federal investigation over alleged racial discrimination

The Department of Education alleges that the Towson and 45 other schools violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964) by partnering with "The Ph.D. Project," a nonprofit that helps students from underrepresented groups get degrees in business.

The Boston Globe · 13h

‘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,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2h

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.

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Department of Education plans to lay off 1,300 workers as Trump vows to dismantle the agency

The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen ...

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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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Washington state joins lawsuit against Trump's mass Department of Education cuts

Washington state has joined a coalition of 20 other states in a lawsuit seeking to stop President Donald Trump’s efforts to ...

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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 ...

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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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