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FAFSA rollout is 'on track,' despite remaining unresolved issues, Education Department says
The full launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA is on track for December 1 despite ongoing issues, the Education Department said.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Can Trump dismantle the Department of Education? It won't be easy, experts say
"One thing I'll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education in Washington, D.C.," President-elect Trump vowed in 2023.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
This personal finance educator says budgeting is ‘toxic’ — try ‘intuitive’ spending instead
One financial educator says there's a dominant culture of budgeting in the U.S. that relies on "restriction, shame and greed."Business - CNBC - 10 hours ago -
Over 200 unqualified Texas educators had someone else take their exams in cheating scandal, officials say
Five people have been charged in Texas with organizing and participating in an illegal cheating scheme that certified more than 200 unqualified teachers and helped the plot’s “kingpin” rake in more ...Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
House Education GOP says schools failed to protect Jewish students after nearly yearlong antisemitism investigation
Republicans on the House Education Committee on Thursday released their report regarding antisemitism on college campuses after a nearly yearlong investigation that played a part in at least two ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live
President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live
Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Is It Possible for Trump to Shut the Department of Education?
Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Andrew Tate’s ‘Educational Platform’ Was Hacked
Plus: The worst telecom hack in US history rolls on, iPhones are harder to break into, and more of the week’s top security news.Tech - Wired - 4 days ago -
The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan
But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgetsWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
How ChatGPT Brought Down an Online Education Giant
Chegg’s stock has dropped 99% as students looking for help with homework defect to AI.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 9 -
The Department of Education’s approach to antisemitism is dangerous and won’t work
Unfortunately, the Office of Civil Rights is applying standards that are legally problematic, burdensome and virtually impossible to meet.Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Who will be the next — and potentially last — secretary of Education?
State superintendents, outside organizers and even former rivals of President-elect Trump have all been floated as potential picks to lead his Department of Education. Trump's Cabinet picks are ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
More families being 'forced' into home education
The children's commissioner says she is "deeply concerned" by a doubling in home education figures.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Breaking down Trump's sweeping education plans
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping education changes like eliminating the Department of Education and cutting back loan forgiveness programs ahead of taking office in January. The ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Trump nominates Linda McMahon to lead Education Department
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday that he will nominate Linda McMahon to serve as secretary of the Education Department on Tuesday. McMahon is co-leading Trump’s transition team. She was ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education
Donald Trump picks Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?
My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school feesWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
FirstFT: Apollo’s Marc Rowan top contender for Treasury job
Also in today’s newsletter, SpaceX fails to catch Starship, as well as machine learning and robotsWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Who is Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education secretary?
President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary. Washington Post political investigative reporter Beth Reinhard joins ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
California Educator Is Charged With Molesting 8 Children
David Braff was first accused of misconduct years ago but has since held a series of school jobs. The authorities are investigating the possibility of additional victims.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent
A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Republicans struggle on education ballot measures despite big wins Tuesday night
Republicans had a huge election night, capturing the White House and Senate and possibly keeping the House, but several of their state ballot measures on education issues came up short. From school ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Education stocks rally, with Trump seen as benefiting for-profit colleges
Shares of private-education companies rallied Wednesday, on expectations some of the regulatory pressure on the group will be eased once newly elected President Trump begins his term in January.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term
Trump has proposed featuring prayer in public schools and dismantling the Department of Education.Top stories - ABC News - November 7 -
USDA partners with Department of Education to tackle food insecurity on college campuses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Education announced an agreement aimed at addressing food insecurity among college students in a press release issued Thursday. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Axelrod: Democrats becoming 'smarty-pants, suburban, college-educated party'
Political strategist David Axelrod argued Thursday that Democrats are becoming a "smarty-pants, suburban, college-educated party" that could keep losing electorally if it does not change course. ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Oklahoma's Ryan Walters announces advisory committee to streamline Trump's education changes
Oklahoma schools State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Monday an education advisory committee set to overlook and be proactive in implementing education changes from incoming Trump ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
What Could Happen in Higher Education During a Second Trump Term?
Higher education has been a favorite target of Republicans who believe schools have tilted leftward. Now, colleges and universities are bracing for the Trump administration to take action.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries
“The Bluest Eye” by Toni MorrisonEntertainment - ABC News - November 12 -
Florida education officials report hundreds of books removed from schools
Beloved by Toni Morrison, Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, among books pulled . Florida’s department of education has released a list of more than 700 books ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Trump Doesn’t Care Enough About K-12 Education to Break It
Is the best we can hope for the failing status quo?Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education, vowing to use federal money as leverage
President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.”Top stories - ABC News - November 15 -
NI Education Authority halts £500m Fujitsu schools' contract
The contract was to provide a new IT system for all schools in Northern Ireland.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools
A new curriculum would focus on Christianity more than other religions. A kindergarten lesson on the Golden Rule, for example, would teach about Jesus and his Sermon on the Mount.Top stories - The New York Times - November 19 -
What a School Performance Shows Us About Japanese Education
A look into the Japanese educational system’s delicate balancing of teamwork, discipline and personal growth.Top stories - The New York Times - November 19