US Department of Education clarifies DEI rules, offers new hope for inclusive school programs – The Times of India

Updated DEI guidelines from US Department of Education bring clarity to school policies. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education has recently issued updated guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion…

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Linda McMahon secures Senate nod to lead the US Department of Education – The Times of India

Linda McMahon during her Senate confirmation hearing as President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, outlining her top priorities for reshaping US education. (Getty Images) The US Senate confirmed billionaire…

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Trump admin abruptly dismantles student loan repayment application, leaving millions in limbo – The Times of India

The Trump administration has quietly dismantled the online application form for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, blindsiding millions of student loan borrowers. IDR plans were akin to integral financial lifelines for…

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Chronic absenteeism is crippling US education: 5 ways to get students back in classrooms – The Times of India

Chronic absenteeism is not just data resounding the state of US education- it is an academic crisis weakening the foundation of the nation. What began as a temporary disruption during…

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Educators sue US Department of Education over ban on diversity practices, citing free speech violations – The Times of India

Lawsuit challenges US Education Department's anti-DEI guidance, fearing impact on educational freedom. (Getty Images) A lawsuit was filed by three educator groups challenging the US Department of Education's new civil…

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Will standardized testing make a comeback? Trump DOE threatens to investigate 2,100+ test-optional colleges – The Times of India

President Donald Trump DOE's new stance threatens test-optional policies at 2,100+ US colleges. (The New York Times) The US Department of Education (DOE) has raised concerns about the growing number…

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US Education dept to probe transgender support policies across multiple Northern Virginia school districts, impacting over 450 schools – The Times of India

US Department of Education The US Department of Education has launched an investigation into transgender support policies across five Northern Virginia school districts, potentially impacting over 400 schools across various…

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Here’s what the US Education Department does and why Trump wants it dismantled – The Times of India

Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, arrives for a hearing of the Health, Education, and Labor Committee on her nomination on February 13, 2025, in Washington.…

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Trump nominates Kirsten Baesler to lead US elementary and secondary education – The Times of India

Kirsten Baesler nominated by Trump for key role in education reform President Donald Trump nominated Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota's current superintendent of schools, to serve as the next assistant secretary…

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Musk-backed DOGE army ‘dismantles’ US Education Department: What’s happening? – The Times of India

Representational (AP Photo) Trump had long promised that dismantling the US Department of Education would be a key priority, framing it as part of a broader effort to bring "efficiency"…

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