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Judge Calls Out Trump’s Absurd Argument for Wrecking the Department of Education
In what could lead to a consequential Supreme Court decision, Myong J. Joun said it’s absurd to claim demolishing an agency ...
‘Unlawful and unwarranted’: Harvard opens 2nd lawsuit against the Trump admin
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration after it barred the university from enrolling international students.
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House Democrats press McMahon to preserve Office of Civil Rights amid cuts
At a congressional hearing, Education Secretary Linda McMahon assured lawmakers that, though the size of the office is being ...
McMahon investigates Fairfax County admissions policy that ‘dashed’ dreams of Asian students
The announcement of McMahon's investigation came the day after Virginia's attorney general found Thomas Jefferson High School guilty of discriminating against Asian students.
Education Department opens investigation of admissions at selective Virginia high school
The Education Department said Thursday it is opening a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools in ...
Linda McMahon's claim that 70% of 8th-graders 'can't read proficiently' lacks a bit of reading comprehension
McMahon appeared to be referencing National Assessment of Educational Progress proficiency scores, which do not indicate ...
Education secretary defends 15.3% agency budget cut in 'final mission'
Education Secretary Linda McMahon, testifying before a House subcommittee on Wednesday, defended a 15.3% leaner budget from last year as part of the department's "final mission." ...
Education Secretary Wants Talks With Harvard to Resume, Without Giving Ground
Linda McMahon, President Trump’s top education official, has played a leading role in pressuring the Ivy League university to ...