Trump Education Department investigates 45 colleges over ‘race-based’ programs
The schools may be violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by partnering with an organization that gives doctoral students insight toward obtaining a Ph.D. but limits eligibility based on race.
UW, WSU face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
The University of Washington and Washington State are among more than 50 universities under investigation for alleged racial ...
State Superintendent warns of potential for 'exceedingly painful' impact from federal education cuts
Washington state joined 20 other states in a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from drastically reducing the U.S. Department of Education's workforce.
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Amid federal education cuts, what’s at stake for Washington’s public schools?
In Washington, much of that federal coin comes in what Reykdal dubbed the “Big Three”: funding aimed at supporting students ...
WA officials challenge Education Department firings
Still, the state's superintendent of public schools said there would be a “much bigger impact” if Congress or the executive ...
Washington Superintendent defends state gender policies as Mead School District seeks federal intervention
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says schools must comply with state laws despite recent executive orders from President ...
Education Department probing Washington state school district that refused to remove trans athlete
The Education Department says it is investigating a Washington state school district that recently moved to ban transgender ...
Why Republicans Want to Dismantle the Education Department
President Trump’s fixation reinvigorated the debate over the role of the federal government in education, and created a ...
All the duties and responsibilities of the Department of Education
After Congress established the Department of Education, the department's seven objectives in law are: Helping ensure access to equal educational opportunity for everyone. Support states, localities ...
Department of Education layoffs could be a preview of bigger things to come
The Education Department closed for the entirety of Wednesday, with officials citing security reasons, and will reopen Thursday with a greatly reduced headcount. Employees who will be let go will ...