Fact Check Team: Education Department cuts workforce in move toward state control
The Department of Education announced significant layoffs this week, reducing its workforce by approximately half.
Washington joins 20 states in lawsuit against Trump's attempt to dismantle Education Department
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown says the move to gut the department is illegal and will negatively impact ...
Department of Education staff told offices will be closed Wednesday
Washington — Staff at the Department of Education received a notice Tuesday instructing them to leave the building by 6 p.m. local time and informing them that all department offices in Washington, ...
Advocates rally in DC against mass firings at US Department of Education
Education advocates, recently fired employees, and supporters are expected to gather Friday morning at the U.S. Department of ...
WA officials challenge Education Department firings
Still, the state's superintendent of public schools said there would be a “much bigger impact” if Congress or the executive ...
Trump Education Department investigates 45 colleges over ‘race-based’ programs
The schools may be violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by partnering with an organization that gives doctoral students insight toward obtaining a Ph.D. but limits eligibility based on race.
State Superintendent warns of potential for 'exceedingly painful' impact from federal education cuts
Washington state joined 20 other states in a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from drastically reducing the U.S. Department of Education's workforce.