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Linda McMahon grilled by Senate as Trump's vow to kill Dept. of Ed casts shadow

WWE co-founder Linda McMahon is expected to be in the hot seat on Capitol Hill as she faces questions over her education secretary nomination.
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Linda McMahon arrives to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on her nomination to be Education Secretary at Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 13, 2025.
February 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM

Top public school teachers fear looming Department of Education changes

President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would call for the secretary to submit a proposal to diminish the Department of Education.
February 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would call for the secretary to submit a proposal to diminish the Department of Education.
February 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Top teachers worry there could be 'no future' if Trump drastically changes DOE

President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would call for the secretary to submit a proposal to diminish the Education Department.
February 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building is seen in Washington, DC, Feb. 07, 2025.
February 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM

What will dismantling the Education Department mean for your student loans?

The Trump administration is gearing up for large changes to the Department of Education, which oversees a $1.6 trillion portfolio of student loans.
February 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A view of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2025.
February 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM

Children, schools face renewed fears over heightened immigration enforcement

In classrooms across the country, children of immigrants are paralyzed by fear over news that immigration enforcement officers are now allowed to enter schools.
February 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
U.S. Immigrations and Customs (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents walks a handcuffed immigrant at a Home Depot parking lot in Tucson, Arizona, January 26, 2025.
February 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM

Security blocks Democratic lawmakers from entering Department of Education building

Plus, Elon Musk’s DOGE agency access and what to expect on Super Bowl Sunday.
February 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
VIDEO: Security blocks Democratic lawmakers from entering Department of Education building
February 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Democrats attempt to enter Department of Education to meet with leadership

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the efforts by Democrats to counteract President Trump's expected executive order to shutter the Department of Education.
February 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
VIDEO: Democrats attempt to enter Department of Education to meet with leadership
February 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Democrats demand answers on Education Department’s future

A group of Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and its plans to slash funding at federal agencies. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports.
February 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: Democrats demand answers on Education Department’s future
February 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Creating next generation of Black male teachers Job One for educator's nonprofit

 The Black Male Educators Alliance is working to close the gap for Black male teachers in schools.
February 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Black Male Educators Alliance attempts to bridge pipeline for more Black educators in schools.
February 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Possible impacts of dismantling the Department of Education

The President of the National Education Association, Rebecca Pringle, discusses the possibility of cuts to the Department of Education.
February 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
VIDEO: Possible impacts of dismantling the Department of Education
February 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Trump's plan to shut down Education Department is ‘will of the voters’: Sen. Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, discusses the president’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education and USAID.
February 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
VIDEO: Trump's plan to shut down Education Department is ‘will of the voters’: Sen. Cruz
February 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM

Trump finalizing plans to dismantle Department of Education

President Donald Trump is weighing an executive order to direct his education secretary to submit a proposal to dismantle the agency and call on Congress to eliminate it, sources tell ABC News.
February 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
VIDEO: Trump finalizing plans to dismantle Department of Education
February 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM

'What is happening is pure chaos,' says education union official

President of American Federation of Government Employees Local 252, Sheria Smith, discusses the dozens of Department of Education staff put on leave after Trump's DEI order.
February 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
VIDEO: 'What is happening is pure chaos,' says education union official
February 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM

Philly teacher uses Eagles player Saquon Barkley's stats to teach math

Second grade students in Philadelphia are learning math with the help of football statistics.
February 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Amber Kiley, a second-grader teacher, and her students at the MaST Community Charter School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
January 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM

US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's 1st term

Schools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump’s first term, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students
January 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2020, file photo Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks at the Phoenix International Academy in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
January 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM

By the Numbers: Which students lost ground during the pandemic?

The Department of Education is out with the “nation's report card,” assessing gains and losses in the math and reading skills of students since 2022.
January 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
By the Numbers: Which students lost ground during the pandemic?
January 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM

New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US

“There’s a widening achievement gap in this country and it has worsened since the pandemic, especially for grade eight,” said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.
January 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Students raise their hand to answer the question in a class at elementary school in this undated stock photo.
January 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM

New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US

“There’s a widening achievement gap in this country and it has worsened since the pandemic, especially for grade eight,” said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.
January 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
“There’s a widening achievement gap in this country and it has worsened since the pandemic, especially for grade eight,” said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.
January 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM

A look at the nation’s report card

A national assessment of how American schoolchildren are performing shows reading scores for 4th and 8th graders are down two points compared to two years ago.
January 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
VIDEO: A look at the nation’s report card
January 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM

Dad graduates college at 60 as final promise to late mom

After leaving Alabama A&M University in 1986 without a degree, Allen Brooks returned to school and graduated in December 2024 just months after his mother died.
January 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
After leaving Alabama A&M University in 1986 without a degree, Allen Brooks returned to school and graduated in December 2024 just months after his mother died.
January 28, 2025 at 12:53 AM

Florida educators, students speak out on curriculum changes

Educators, students and advocates across the Florida higher education system are speaking out against the recent removal of hundreds of general education courses.
January 28, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a press conference to speak in opposition to Amendment 4, which would limit government interference with abortion in Florida, in Winter Garden, Fla., Oct. 22, 2024.
January 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Trump Department of Education rescinds past guidance on book bans

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has announced that it is rescinding all past guidance issued against the removal of books.
January 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In this July 13, 2023, file photo, the MoveOn political Action's "Banned Bookmobile" makes its first stop on its multistate tour at Sandmeyer's Bookstore in Printers Row, Chicago.
January 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM

'Schools are no longer safe': Communities prepare for ICE raids on public schools

Latino and immigrant lawmakers are sounding the alarm as their school districts brace for deportations in the second Trump administration.
January 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building stands in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2025.
January 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM

New York bans students using cellphones in school

Governor Kathy Hochul says eliminating devices from “bell to bell” will help kids concentrate on academics.
January 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
VIDEO: New York bans students using cellphones in school
January 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM

New York governor introduces cellphone ban proposal

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime.
January 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers the 2025 State of the State Address, Jan. 14, 2025, in Albany, N.Y.
January 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Trump's critical comments on the DOE were ‘campaign remarks’: Cardona

Former Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona warns that students with disabilities would “suffer the most” if the Department of Education was eliminated.
January 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
VIDEO: Trump's critical comments on the DOE were ‘campaign remarks’: Cardona
1 month ago

Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?

What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?
1 month ago
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Dec. 9, 2024 in Washington, DC.
2 months ago

Biden forgives $4.28 billion in student debt

The Biden administration is forgiving loans for nearly 55,000 borrowers who work in public service.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Biden forgives $4.28 billion in student debt
2 months ago

Steep decline in Black, Hispanic enrollment at Harvard Law after Supreme Court ruling

The first Harvard Law class admitted since the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action at U.S. colleges last year is significantly less diverse.
2 months ago
In this June 29, 2022 stock photo, Langdell Hall, the largest building of Harvard Law School is seen in Cambridge, Mass.
2 months ago

Harvard Law sees drop in Black and Hispanic enrollment

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Harvard Black Law Students Association president Sean Wynn about the drop in enrollment since the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action in U.S. colleges.
2 months ago
Harvard Law sees drop in Black and Hispanic enrollment
2 months ago

Couple creates non-profit to support minority medical school students

Inspired by their own journeys, the Umphreys decided to create ElevateMed, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance and other services to minority students.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Couple creates non-profit to support minority medical school students
2 months ago

Paris Hilton calls on the House to take up child abuse bill before session ends

Hilton is headed back to Washington D.C. to meet with House members on Monday, urging leadership to call the bill to the floor for a vote.
2 months ago
In this April 27, 2023, file photo, Paris Hilton speaks to reporters as she heads for Capitol Hill to lobby Congress to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act.
2 months ago

Father Edward Beck talks becoming Manhattan University’s chaplain

Roman Catholic Priest, Father Edward Beck talks becoming the chaplain at Manhattan University and finding hope this holiday season.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Father Edward Beck talks becoming Manhattan University’s chaplain
2 months ago

Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education

Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."
2 months ago
Sen. Mike Rounds is seen in the U.S. Capitol, December 4, 2024.
2 months ago

Who is Department of Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon?

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on President-elect Donald Trump's pick for DOE secretary, Linda McMahon, and what the pick could mean for the future of the agency he has threatened to eliminate.
2 months ago
Who is Department of Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon?
2 months ago

Miguel Cardona talks Trump’s threat to close the Department of Education

U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona talks cell phone guidance in schools and the importance of a federal Department of Education.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Miguel Cardona talks Trump’s threat to close the Department of Education
2 months ago

Arkansas governor ignites phone-free school program

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders uses insights from a bestselling book to advocate smartphone-free schools.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Arkansas governor ignites phone-free school program
2 months ago

US students' math scores plummet, study shows

A new study is raising concerns about American students' performance in math and science.
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U.S. students' math scores have declined from 2019 to 2023, according to the results of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, administered to fourth-grade and eight-grade students in 2023.
2 months ago

Math scores plummet for US students

U.S. fourth graders scored 18 points lower and eighth graders scored 27 points lower than they did in 2019, a new test showed.
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VIDEO: Math scores plummet for US students
2 months ago

Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?

President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.
2 months ago
Linda McMahon, former administrator of the US Small Business Administration, speaks during the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda summit in Washington, D.C., on July 25, 2022.
2 months ago

Student test scores reveal sharp drop in math performance

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study tested fourth and eighth graders in the US and resulted in students getting similar scores to 1995, showing a stagnation.
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The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study tested fourth and eighth graders in the US and resulted in students getting similar scores to 1995, showing a stagnation.
3 months ago

Texas approves Bible lessons in schools

The education board in Texas has approved a plan that allows Bible teaching in classrooms.
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VIDEO: Texas approves Bible lessons in schools
3 months ago

Bible lessons in Texas schools

Executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty Amanda Tyler discusses Texas’ implementation of bible lessons in schools and the possible effects.
3 months ago
Bible lessons in Texas schools
3 months ago

Texas board approves controversial Bible curriculum option in public schools

The lessons would be optional, but schools can receive at least $40 per student for using state-approved materials. The curriculum will affect 2.3 million elementary school students. 
3 months ago
VIDEO: Texas board approves controversial Bible curriculum option in public schools
3 months ago

Texas board approves Bible curriculum in public schools

The Texas Board of Education approved a new K-5 curriculum that implements Bible teachings in classrooms.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Texas board approves Bible curriculum in public schools
3 months ago

Texas board approves Bible curriculum option in public schools

The Texas Board of Education voted Friday to implement its new K-5 curriculum that calls for expanding Bible teachings in classrooms.
3 months ago
The Holy Bible is pictured in this stock image.
3 months ago

Financial aid applications are open: What to know

The college financial aid application used by millions of American families is now officially open for the 2025-2026 school year.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Financial aid applications are open: What to know
3 months ago

Financial aid applications are open: What you need to know after last year's mess

The college financial aid application used by millions of American families is now officially open for the 2025-2026 school year.
3 months ago
In this Aug. 28, 2024, file photo, the FAFSA website is seen on a laptop in Chicago.
3 months ago

Texas to vote on Bibles in public schools

Texas is set to decide on a controversial curriculum amid a new push for Bible-based learning.
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Texas is set to decide on a controversial curriculum amid a new push for Bible-based learning.
3 months ago

Major American college system announces free education plan

The Board of Regents plans includes an immediate infusion of $35 million directly to nine University of Texas campuses.
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University of Texas Austin campus at sunset-dusk .