Officials criticize Trump order closing education department
Many experts said the Department of Education serves as a “watchdog” for students of color, those with disabilities, English language learners, those of low income backgrounds, to ensure they all have equal access to quality education.
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U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff
According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired. -
Student activists, free speech advocates challenge Boston College protest policy
Pro-Palestinian students say they waited 80 days for approval; BC denies delaying process. -
Harvard announces temporary hiring freeze
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university needs to respond to "changes in federal policy." -
Colleges quietly review DEI majors and courses, leaving students in limbo
As the Trump administration threatens to cut funding over DEI efforts, students worry their institutions’ silence spells trouble for their futures. -
Healey tells Mass. schools to continue DEI efforts despite Trump orders
The Massachusetts governor said the law protects DEI in schools. -
Student journalists struggle for independence when cash is hard to find
As journalism comes under attack, student-run outlets struggling for financial independence fight back. -
Boston University, MIT tighten budgets as they brace for federal funding cuts
Behind closed doors, colleges and universities are considering hiring and spending freezes. -
How teachers union leaders are gearing up for the ‘resistance’
Jessica Tang leads the Massachusetts branch of the American Federation of Teachers and now heads the “Resistance Committee,” which aims to help students and families feel safe on campus. -
A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
New research drills down on poor student achievement and notes some school districts that are beating the odds. -
'Golden ticket to job security’: Trade union partnerships hold promise for high school students
For trade unions and CTE programs, new collaboration may be key to survival.
