28 h. ago How the Education Department is using civil rights laws to bring schools to heel

The Trump administration is using decades-old laws, meant to prevent discrimination, to threaten school districts and states with cuts to vital federal funding.

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6 d. ago Parents: Virginia boys suspended after questioning transgender locker room policy were ignored by school

The parents of two Virginia boys suspended for objecting to a female in their locker room say their kids tried to bring the matter up to officials, but their concerns fell on deaf ears.

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8 d. ago Education Dept. launches investigation into school district accused of forcing explicit survey on students

The U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts over a survey featuring sensitive topics on sex.

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8 d. ago New N.Y.C. Food Standards Could Spell Doom for Chicken Nuggets

The standards prohibit processed meat and limit the use of artificial sweeteners in meals served by nearly a dozen city agencies, including the Department of Education.

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8 d. ago Education Dept. Probes School District Accused of Forcing Students to Take Sexual Survey Despite Parent Opt

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into a Massachusetts school district over allegations students were forced to take a sexually explicit survey, despite their parents opting them out.  The post Education Dept. Probes School District Accused of Forcing Students to Take Sexual Survey Despite Parent Opt-Outs appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago Transgender policies put Virginia Dems on defense as GOP contenders back families: 'Somebody has to stand up'

GOP candidates for statewide office in Virginia say biology and common sense should guide school bathroom policies, but their Democrat opponents won’t weigh in.

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9 d. ago Federal Money Is a ‘Lifeline’ for This Republican School District

President Trump wants to cut federal spending for education. The money often goes toward disadvantaged students in Republican states.

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1 week ago George Mason University president rejects Education Department's apology demand

George Mason University president rejects Education Department's apology demand  NBC News

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1 week ago Dept. of Education Says George Mason University Violated Civil Rights Law with DEI Hiring Practices

The Department of Education announced on Friday that George Mason University (GMU) allegedly violated civil rights law by "illegally using race and other immutable characteristics in university practices and policies, including hiring and promotion." The post Dept. of Education Says George Mason University Violated Civil Rights Law with DEI Hiring Practices appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Virginia leaders condemn racist sign aimed at Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle

A racist sign has sparked outrage from both parties after appearing outside an Arlington County school board meeting where Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was speaking.

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1 week ago George Mason University violated Tile VI with 'unlawful DEI policies,' Education Department says

The Department of Education said George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by illegally using diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

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1 week ago Trump Officials Demand George Mason’s President Apologize Over Diversity

The Education Department said an investigation had found the public university and Gregory Washington, its first Black president, had supported diversity programs it views as discriminatory.

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1 week ago Plans Are Underway for a New Northern Virginia Medical School

Plans Are Underway for a New Northern Virginia Medical School  Northern Virginia Magazine

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2 w. ago Trump Department of Education rolls out latest step to expand school choice nationwide

Department of Education issues new guidance helping private school students access federal Title I-A services including tutoring and counseling programs.

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2 w. ago Secretary McMahon Visits Mississippi on the Returning Education to the States Tour

Secretary McMahon Visits Mississippi on the Returning Education to the States Tour  U.S. Department of Education (.gov)

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2 w. ago Education Department quietly removes rules for teaching English learners

Education Department quietly removes rules for teaching English learners  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago Christian school teacher arrested on child sex crime charges

Virginia Christian school teacher Katelin Campbell was arrested on felony charges for alleged sexual contact with minor as school terminates her employment immediately.

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2 w. ago U.S. State Department: Over 6,000 Student Visas Revoked for Overstays, Law Violations, Terrorism Support

The U.S. State Department has revoked over 6,000 student visas this year after those who held them either broke the law or supported terrorism, a department official said. The post U.S. State Department: Over 6,000 Student Visas Revoked for Overstays, Law Violations, Terrorism Support appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Dept. of Education Plans to Pull Federal Funds from Five Virginia School Districts over Transgender Policies

The Department of Education said it plans to cut federal funds to five Northern Virginia school districts that have refused to rescind their policies allowing students to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on "gender identity" rather than biological reality.  The post Dept. of Education Plans to Pull Federal Funds from Five Virginia School Districts over Transgender Policies appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Federal appeals court blocks Louisiana's new congressional map in blow to GOP

Louisiana redistricting map blocked by appeals court for diluting Black votes while Supreme Court considers broader case on race-conscious congressional district drawing.

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