Tag: us department of education
February 28, 2025
Education
Trump admin abruptly dismantles student loan repayment application, leaving millions in limbo – The Times of India
The Trump administration has quietly dismantled the online application form for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, blindsiding millions of student loan…
February 27, 2025
Education
Chronic absenteeism is crippling US education: 5 ways to get students back in classrooms – The Times of India
Chronic absenteeism is not just data resounding the state of US education- it is an academic crisis weakening the foundation…
February 27, 2025
Education
Educators sue US Department of Education over ban on diversity practices, citing free speech violations – The Times of India
Lawsuit challenges US Education Department’s anti-DEI guidance, fearing impact on educational freedom. (Getty Images) A lawsuit was filed by three…
February 25, 2025
Education
Judge slams brakes on Musk agency’s access to student loan borrowers’ data – The Times of India
A federal judge in Maryland has issued a temporary restraining order halting officials from tech billionaire Elon Musk’s controversial Department…
February 19, 2025
Education
Will standardized testing make a comeback? Trump DOE threatens to investigate 2,100+ test-optional colleges – The Times of India
President Donald Trump DOE’s new stance threatens test-optional policies at 2,100+ US colleges. (The New York Times) The US Department…
February 18, 2025
Education
US Department of Education cuts over $600 million in grants for divisive teacher training programs – The Times of India
US Department of Education The US Department of Education has announced a drastic move, cutting more than $600 million in…
February 18, 2025
Education
US Education dept to probe transgender support policies across multiple Northern Virginia school districts, impacting over 450 schools – The Times of India
US Department of Education The US Department of Education has launched an investigation into transgender support policies across five Northern…
February 14, 2025
Education
Here’s what the US Education Department does and why Trump wants it dismantled – The Times of India
Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, arrives for a hearing of the Health, Education, and Labor…
February 13, 2025
Education
Trump nominates Kirsten Baesler to lead US elementary and secondary education – The Times of India
Kirsten Baesler nominated by Trump for key role in education reform President Donald Trump nominated Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota’s current…
February 13, 2025
Education
Linda McMahon seeks approval for leading Education Department in Trump’s push to dismantle it – The Times of India
Linda McMahon, a former Small Business Administration chief and long-time ally of President Donald Trump, is seeking Senate approval to…