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Education Department, layoffs and 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 · 15h

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.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

Mass layoffs ordered at Department of Education

Employees were told to leave the department's Washington, D.C., headquarters ahead of the layoffs and one-day building closure.

Dozens of schools face investigation by Trump administration

KING 5 on MSN · 9h

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 · 12h

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 · 16h

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 investigating dozens of universities

Yahoo · 19h

Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter

The Education Department announced Friday it is investigating more than 50 colleges and universities over what it called “racial preferences” in academics or scholarships, a move that comes amid the Trump administration’s wider crackdown on diversity,

The Boston Globe · 14h

‘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,

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 16h

Department of Education investigating Rice University, alleging race exclusion in grad program

The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Rice University, alleging it uses race-exclusionary practices in its graduate program, according to an announcement Friday. Rice is one of the 45 universities under investigation after the agency’s Office for Civil Rights sent schools a “Dear Colleague” letter on Feb.

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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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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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