Tag: Education Department

Trump admin taps far-right groups to teach ‘civics’ for America’s 250th birthday

Donald Trump and his administration are tapping a bevy of far-right organizations notorious for whitewashing American history to…

Oklahoma Supreme Court puts new social studies standards on hold

Justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court stand before entering the House chamber in the Oklahoma State Capitol for…

George Mason University president rejects Education Department’s apology demand

George Mason University's president will not apologize to satisfy the demand of the Education Department, which said it…

Justice Department declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional

The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers…

Justice Department won’t defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges…

Discrimination policy for Oregon youth grants may only restrict funded work, appeals court rules

At the intersection of Church and State Street in Salem, Oregon, USA. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals…

New Mexico officials say federal cuts will impact food from farms to school lunches

State officials spoke to lawmakers on Monday Aug. 18 about the impacts to food from federal budget cuts.…

Federal judge declares Education Department’s attempt to bar diversity programs unlawful

A federal judge in Maryland struck down the Trump administration’s attempts to have the country’s school systems comply…

Undocumented Kids Face Narrowed Pathways, Stifled Futures

School (in)Security is our biweekly briefing on the latest school safety news, vetted by Mark Keierleber. Subscribe here.In a…