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April 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
DHS demands 'detailed records' of student visa holders at Harvard
The Department of Homeland Security is demanding "detailed records" on Harvard University's student visa holders, according to a statement from the department.
April 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
April 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
IRS considering revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt status: Reports
ABC News’ Jon Karl has the latest on reports that the IRS is now considering whether to pull the university’s tax-exempt status after the institution rejected the Trump administration’s demands.
April 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
April 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Trump administration’s standoff with Harvard escalates
The White House is suggesting that Harvard University should lose its tax-exempt status if it does not comply with a series of demands from President Donald Trump's administration.
April 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
April 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Obama blasts Trump administration's 'unlawful' Harvard demands
Barack Obama praised Harvard for its rejection of President Donald Trump's demands as the university faces a funding freeze for alleged inaction on antisemitism.
April 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
April 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
White House freezes funding for Harvard after it defies demands
The Trump administration has frozen more than $2 billion in federal grant money after Harvard University rejected a list of government demands, including overhauling hiring and admission practices.
April 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Chicago teachers reach contract deal for 1st time in more than decade without strike
For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’ s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout
April 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
April 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
SAT, ACT hacks to reduce test-taking anxiety
Top Score Writing founder and CEO Lisa Collum offers advice on how parents and teens can make the process more manageable.
April 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
April 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
'Your position is being abolished': Education Department staff get termination emails
Over 1,300 federal employees impacted by the Department of Education’s March 11 reduction in force received their official separation notices Thursday.
April 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
April 10, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Students cram for finals with dangerous energy drinks
Sleep-deprived college students drank dangerous amounts of caffeine while preparing for finals.
April 10, 2025 at 6:06 AM
April 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Democratic-led cities, states push back on threats to cut US school funding over DEI
Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its d...
April 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
April 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Scholarships for child care are drying up. Now families are paying the price
Many parents need child care scholarships to work
April 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
April 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Students protest Education Department closure in 'Hands Off Our Schools' rally
Hundreds of students from some of the largest schools in the D.C. area will rally outside the Department of Education Friday to oppose the gutting of the agency.
April 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
April 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Students protest Education Department closure in 'Hands Off Our Schools' rally
Hundreds of students from some of the largest schools in the D.C. area will rally outside the Department of Education Friday to oppose the gutting of the agency.
April 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
April 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
SCOTUS sides with Trump, stays order requiring pay-out of teacher training grants
The Supreme Court issued an order Friday allowing the Trump administration to move forward with cancellation of federal funding for teacher training initiatives.
April 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
April 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside ED
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
April 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Elizabeth Warren launches campaign to investigate Department of Education closure
Elizabeth Warren is launching a "Save Our Schools" campaign against Donald Trump and Linda McMahon's attempt to dismantle the Department of Education.
April 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
April 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Netflix's 'Adolescence' to be made available to UK secondary schools
The show, which premiered on Netflix in March, is a gripping four-part drama series from the U.K. that explores the loss of adolescence and the complexities of youth.
April 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
March 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Some foreign students are being targeted for deportation. What are their rights?
The Trump administration has revoked a number of student visas. What are their rights?
March 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
March 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Columbia University Interim president stepping down, university says
Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong is stepping down, according to the university.
March 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
March 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Emotional Education Department 'clap-outs' celebrate departed federal employees
Dozens of emotional Department of Education employees took part in a final "clap-out" in D.C. after losing jobs amid the Trump administration's agency restructuring.
March 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
March 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Former employees slam 'chaos,' 'confusion' at Department of Education
Since Trump eliminated nearly half of the Department of Education's workforce through an overhaul that affected roughly 2,000 people, former employees say there is chaos.
March 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
March 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Tennessee Trump supporter expresses fear for rural public schools
Todd Warner and other Trump supporters in Tennessee express their fears for public schools as the president moves to eliminate the Department of Education.
March 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
March 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
How changes to student loan process could impact borrowers
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous discusses the executive order which puts the Small Business Association in charge of handling student loans.
March 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to new departments
President Donald Trump said Friday that the SBA will take on student loans and HHS will take on special needs and nutrition efforts.
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American Federation of Teachers on dismantling DOE
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, weighs in on how gutting the Department of Education could affect students and fundamentally change education in America.
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Dozens protest Trump’s executive order gutting DOE
The executive order has sparked concerns about the future of American education while President Donald Trump claims that reforms will help provide funding in a more cost-effective way.
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President Trump aims to dismantle Department of Education
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. We take a look at what that means and what’s next.
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Protesters gather outside the Department of Education
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien explains what’s next in the function of the Department of Education after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the department.
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Indiana governor discusses support for Education Department executive order
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun about the impact President Donald Trump’s executive order will have on schools in his state and how educators and students will be supported.
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Growing concern over Trump’s dismantling of DOE
Shutting down the department requires congressional approval, but President Donald Trump says it is already the smallest cabinet level agency and nearly half of the staff have already been laid off.
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Trump signs order gutting Department of Education while surrounded by kids
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to diminish the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.
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Trump signs executive order aimed at dismantling Department of Education
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start dismantling the Department of Education.
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Florida Rep. Greg Steube says dismantling Education dept. 'great for the country'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to further gut the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.
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Moment President Trump signs executive order aimed at gutting Department of Education
The president's order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take all necessary steps permitted by law to shrink the Department of Education, according to the sources.
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The future of school choice amid Department of Education overhaul
ABC News' Christiane Cordero reports on what the future of school choice may look like as President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to diminish the Department of Education.
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Trump to sign executive order shutting down Department of Education
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the order on Thursday directing the education secretary to close the department and return authority back to the state level.
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Colorado teachers to protest budget cuts
The state is bracing for a massive teacher protest that will force schools in multiple districts to close.
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Teachers sue Trump admin for stopping affordable student loan repayment plans
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education this week hoping to restore income-based student loan repayment programs.
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Trump offering no ideas to help schools: Former education secretary
John King Jr. served as Department of Education secretary during the Obama administration.
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Trump expected to return education power to states with executive order
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on President Donald Trump’s plan for the Department of Education in the wake of mass layoffs to the agency.
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Harvard tuition will be free for families making $200,000 or less
About 86% of U.S. families will qualify for the new plan, which will go into effect for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Harvard says tuition will be free for families making $200K or less
The expansion will enable approximately 86% of U.S. families to qualify for Harvard College’s financial aid, the college said.
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Department of Education cuts expected to have 'huge impacts' on teachers
After the Department of Education gutted nearly 50% of its workforce, educators have expressed deep concern -- not only for students' futures but for their own as well.
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3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does
President Donald Trump and his allies continue to make false claims about education in the country.
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'We have a long way to go': educator on pandemic impact on students
Professor Sean Reardon of Stanford University discusses recent data that found U.S. students are a half level grade behind in math and reading and how the COVID-19 pandemic may of played a role.
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Master P teaches financial literacy through music
Rapper Percy “Master P” Miller talks about his work at an elementary school in Newark, New Jersey, where he’s teaching students about financial literacy through music.
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Formerly incarcerated single mom passes bar on 1st try
“It doesn’t matter where you come from, it matters where you’re going,” Fordham Law student Afrika Owens told "GMA."
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Fired Education Department worker reacts to mass layoffs
Joe Murphy worked at the Education Department for almost 20 years before his role was eliminated when the Department of Education laid off nearly 50% of its workforce Tuesday evening.
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Fired Education Department worker: 'We got the sense that we were disposable.'
Joe Murphy worked at the Education Department for almost 20 years.
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