When Donald Trump takes office Jan. 20, his agenda includes disbanding the federal Department of Education. What is his motivation – and what would that change mean?

Though most Americans have little idea what the Department of Education does, there are many reasons it has withstood decades of GOP attacks.

Fact checked by Ward Williams Incoming-President Donald Trump's second term is expected to have its share of shake-ups. Trump has promised to shut down several government agencies in an effort to reduce wasteful spending,

In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education,

President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, a goal of Republicans for decades. Advocates argue the agency plays a vital role in protecting students from discrimination and providing funding to schools, especially those ...

President-elect Donald Trump has announced these picks for top White House staff positions, ambassadors and department heads to fill his incoming administration.

President Joe Biden ushered in student loan forgiveness for millions, but a Trump presidency has many borrowers concerned.

Fully eliminating the education department would be a bold, controversial swing at education policy — and it could be dead on arrival. The president would likely need 60 votes in the Senate to fully abolish the Department of Education, a significant hill to climb with Republicans holding onto a 53-vote majority.

With less than a month until President-elect Donald Trump’s second term begins, his campaign promise of eradicating the U.S. Department of Education has been gaining traction nationwide. In his “Person of the Year” interview with Time magazine,

Donald Trump and Education for Acquiescence. Public Goods • December 23, 2024 • William Paul. In a Donald Trump administration replete with billionaire donors, hucksters, hard

Revamping the school aid formula and banning cellphones in schools also will be among the key issues when lawmakers return Jan. 8.

We’ve got to be prepared.”That statement coming from Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey Wright after a bill has been introduced in Washington,