The recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump to dismantle the federal Department of Education (DoE) has ignited significant debate and concern among education stakeholders. This pivotal decision is presented as a move to return educational control to state and local governments and
In a significant move by the U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), an investigation has been launched into 45 universities across the nation, including the University of New Mexico (UNM). These universities are accused of engaging in "race-exclusionary practices
Mass layoffs in the federal firefighting workforce under President Donald Trump's administration have sparked widespread concern about the United States' preparedness for year-round wildfires. Part of Trump's broader efforts to reduce the federal workforce, these cuts affect both
When Oregon U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and about 20 other Democratic members of Congress set out to meet with the acting director of the U.S. Department of Education, they weren't expecting to be barred from entry. However, upon their arrival, they found themselves confronted by armed officers
The complexities and potential implications of former President Trump's plans to reduce the federal workforce through a series of policy shifts have sparked significant concern and confusion among federal employees. The changes proposed by the administration are not just about cutting costs
The Trump administration's recent dismissal of approximately 17 independent inspectors general across various US government agencies has sparked significant controversy. These widespread removals, aimed at reducing oversight on the new administration, have raised concerns about potential
