Trump Administration Releases K-12 Education Funds
The Trump administration releases nearly $5 billion in frozen K-12 funds after delays caused financial disorder for schools. OMB's review aimed to align grants with administration priorities.
Education News: Enrollment Shifts, Funding Battles & Ransomware Attacks
K-12 enrollment shifts from public to private schools, lawsuits against funding restrictions, and rising ransomware attacks highlight education challenges. School closures are also proposed.
Federal Agencies Shaping Education Policy: Trump Era Shifts
Federal agencies besides the Education Dept. are implementing education policies, bypassing standard procedures. Title IX and DEI policies are vulnerable. The Trump admin used multiple agencies for investigations. Funding is at stake.
CTE Program Reforms: Interagency Contract & Education Department Concerns
A proposed interagency contract to shift CTE programs faces resistance. Concerns arise over the Education Department's role, potential inefficiencies, and legal challenges to the reforms. Trump administration's budget faces cuts.
House committee advances ‘gender ideology’ bills
The House Education and Workforce Committee on Wednesday passed two bills along party lines, 18-12, advancing the Trump administration's agenda on parental consent for use of student pronouns and barring federal funds for the teaching of "gender ideology" in public schools.