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Trump moves against Department of Education: What to know

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, prompting protests and potential court challenges against the action.
Maine's education office was found in violation of Title IX for allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports, facing demands for compliance within ten days or facing prosecution.
Critics, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and multiple unions, threaten litigation against Trump’s executive order, which is deemed an unconstitutional overreach of executive power.
Republicans defend Trump's order, stating that the Department of Education can only be shut down with congressional approval, while some conservative leaders support returning education control to the states.

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Johnson City Press

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Last week's Question of the Week — Here's what you said

Is an investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into the Johnson City Police Department regarding its handling of the Sean Williams case warranted? Why or why not?

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NewsAdvance.com

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‘Too early’ to know how dismantling DOE could impact local school divisions

It’s too early to know how President Donald Trump’s executive order to close the Department of Education could impact Lynchburg City, Campbell County and Bedford County schools.

8 days ago

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Harvard University

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Envisioning a country with no Dept. of Education — Harvard Gazette

Nation & World Envisioning a country with no Dept. of Education Panelist Neal McCluskey, who favors abolishing the Department of Education, expressed concern over the government’s “haphazard” methods.Photos by Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer April 2, 2025 4 min read Panelists weigh potential consequences of Trump plan to eliminate agency, transfer authority to st…

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The Lawton Constitution

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COLUMN: Calming the Waters

In recent months, there has been considerable discussion and concern surrounding the potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education. This has sparked anxiety across the nation, and our community is no exception.

12 days ago

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