A federal court halted the Trump administration's termination of mental health grants after a lawsuit by 16 states. The grants aimed to support student mental health services. New competition is improving.
Trump administration faced lawsuits over Education Department layoffs & shutdowns. Mass firings, budget disputes, and civil rights office closures marked significant changes.
Trump administration issued reduction-in-force notices, impacting special education. Concerns raised about IDEA implementation and support for children with disabilities. OSEP staff reductions worry educators.
Fairfax County fights the Trump administration over Title IX enforcement and transgender student rights, claiming funding cuts. The Education Department denies withholding funds. Court rulings and culture wars fuel the conflict.
A proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee increase threatens US school districts' ability to hire international teachers, potentially worsening teacher shortages in critical subjects like math and science.
A court halted Trump's anti-DEI efforts, blocking funding restrictions for schools. The ruling protects comprehensive education, preventing the choice between supporting students and federal funding. Title VI, discrimination.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
