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HARRISBURG, PA — The shockwaves from President Donald Trump’s executive order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education were felt nationwide, but perhaps nowhere more intensely than in Pennsylvania. State …
Your Kids’ Future at Risk? Pennsylvania Fights Back as Trump Dismantles Federal Education Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced a sweeping reduction in force (RIF) on Tuesday, March 11, which will impact nearly half of its workforce. Approximately 2,183 employees …
Massive Shake-Up at Department of Education as Nearly Half of Workforce Faces Cuts! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued letters to 60 higher education institutions, cautioning them against Title VI violations related to antisemitic …
60 Universities Under Fire: Education Department Cracks Down on Antisemitism Failing Students Nationwide! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the Education Law Center-PA have issued a firm response to a U.S. Department of Education warning, which suggested schools …
ACLU, Education Law Center Push Back Against Federal Threat to Diversity Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a new directive to accelerate the resolution of complaints regarding antisemitic harassment and violence on …
Education Department Cracks Down on Campus Antisemitism, Pledges Justice for Jewish Students Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education‘s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) following allegations of systemic shortcomings …
Federal Investigation Targets D.C. Public Schools Over Special Education Failures Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened a formal investigation into the Tumwater School District (TSD) in Washington state, examining allegations of …
Federal Probe Into Tumwater Schools Sparks Debate Over Fairness and Safety in Girls’ Sports Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the Senate’s narrow confirmation vote on March 3, Linda McMahon officially became the 13th Secretary of Education, vowing to lead a transformational overhaul of the nation’s …
Is the Future of American Education at Risk? Linda McMahon’s Bold Agenda Sparks National Upheaval Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University (WCU) will host a day of action on March 4, 2025, organized by the university’s chapter of the Association of Pennsylvania State College …
Rally and Teach-In at West Chester University Advocates Against Education Funding Cuts Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced a series of significant actions this week that encompass the return of employees to in-person operations, a formal statement addressing …
Education Department Unveils Bold Workforce Return, Investigates Title IX Violations, and Empowers Parents with New Reporting Portal Read More