Democratic AGs sue over Trump administration’s Education Department layoffs

Underly campaign: Lobbyist Brittany Kinser plays the victim instead of answering for her record

As the Trump administration continues its rapid dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), one of the most immediate casualties is the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). NAEP, often called the Nation’s Report Card, is in chaos after...

Democrats demand details on Education Department layoffs

The cuts could hinder the agency’s ability to uphold its duties under key federal laws, according to the letter from three congressional leaders.

Dem Outraged Over Trump Job Cuts on Social Media; One Problem - He's Dead

On Thursday afternoon, Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona went off on “President Trump’s latest reckless decision to fire thousands of employees at the Department of Education,” saying in a […] The post Dem Outraged Over Trump Job Cuts on Social Media; One Problem - He's Dead appeared first on The Western Journal.

At the Department of Education, protests - and warnings - over firings

WASHINGTON — Under the scorching sun and dressed in her corporate blouse and skirt, Sarah Newman sat on the stairs leading up to the Department of Education’s entrance.

Linda McMahon became ed secretary without discussing schools’ scariest issue: guns

Gun violence advocates are concerned that Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon was not asked about her plans to stop school shootings during her confirmation hearings. In the past, McMahon has publicly critiqued red flag laws, or Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO), that allow guns to be confiscated from individuals considered a threat to themselves or others. (Seth Herald/Getty Images)For almost three hours, Linda McMahon sat throu…

Mend, Don’t End, the Institute of Education Sciences

The nation needs more education research, not an end to it. Here are five ideas for a more strategic, agile, relevant and impact-driven federal agency