US government shutdown 2025: What happens when Education Department operations stop? – The Times of India

US government shutdown 2025 disrupts Education Department and school operations The ongoing 2025 US government shutdown has brought significant disruptions to the federal Department of Education, raising concerns about the…

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US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon doubles down on state control during Wyoming school tour – The Times of India

In Jackson, Wyoming, the debate over federal oversight and local control of education took center stage on Thursday, as U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited a local school, signaling…

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Harvard reshapes equity policy with new super office for gender equity and anti-discrimination – Times of India

Harvard launches new super office for gender equity and anti-discrimination Harvard University has launched a sweeping administrative overhaul by combining its gender equity and anti-discrimination efforts into a single, centralised…

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Student loan interest resumes on August 1: What 7.7 million SAVE plan borrowers need to know – Times of India

Student loan interest under SAVE plan to resume August 1 onwards. From August 1, interest will start accruing again on federal student loans under the SAVE repayment plan, affecting more…

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AI in schools just got federal backing, but will US Education Department survive long enough for the change? – Times of India

The US Department of Education has officially encouraged schools to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools in classrooms, releasing detailed guidance this week on how existing federal grants can support AI…

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Trump administration to release $5.5 billion in school funds for teachers, migrant children, and ESL programs – Times of India

The US Department of Education has announced the release of $5.5 billion in federal funding for K–12 education programs across the country. Approved by Congress earlier this year, the funds…

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Trump bans undocumented immigrant children from federal preschool aid and health programs: How a decades-old policy was quietly overturned – Times of India

The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to restrict access to public services by barring undocumented families from a wide range of federal aid programs. In a move that education…

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Trump targets Harvard again, threatens to strip accreditation over civil rights allegations – Times of India

Harvard University in Cambridge (Pic credit: AP) The Trump administration has turned its gaze once more toward Harvard University, not with dialogue or policy debate, but with subpoenas, threats, and…

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What led to the $25 million freeze in Maine student grants during the Trump administration’s funding review? – Times of India

What led to the $25 million freeze in Maine student grants? Maine schools are facing delays in accessing nearly $25 million in federal education grants, following a nationwide review launched…

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FAFSA on the brink: How gutting the Education Department could derail college dream – The Times of India

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, is more than a government form — it’s a gateway. For millions of American students, it opens doors to…

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