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How Would Razing the U.S. Department of Education Impact Teachers and Teaching?
Three examples of how the Trump administration’s plans to shutter the Dept. of Education would harm the quality of teaching and learning.
Stand with Federal Workers
Mass federal layoffs and attacks on worker rights under the Trump-Musk regime are weakening labor protections.
Trump’s Agenda to Hurt Higher Education
Colleges need to be disciplined and persistent in defending their scholars and students for the next four years.
Cutting the U.S. Department of Education Harms Millions of Students with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education plays a key role in protecting and supporting students with disabilities.
Federal Early Education Update: February 2025
The latest in federal early education news
Section 504 Under Threat
If you have a child with a disability or you work in education, you’ve probably heard of Section 504.
The Deflections of Linda McMahon
Two critical lines of questioning emerged during Linda McMahon’s Senate confirmation hearing to be Secretary of Education.
Trump Wants to Destroy All Academia, Not Just the Woke Parts
Kevin Carey is quoted in a New York Times article about the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape higher education.
Understanding the U.S. Dept. of Education’s Role in Ensuring Fair and Equal Opportunity, from Pre-K through 12th Grade
Dismantling ED would be devastating for the country’s children from their earliest years of learning through graduation