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Department of Education Rocked by Layoffs

Washington Examiner on MSN · 13h

Parents sue over Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights layoffs: ‘Abdicated its responsibility’

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed Friday claim the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights cannot fulfill its mandated duties after nearly half the department’s staff was laid off this week, as President Donald Trump moves to shut down the agency entirely.

ProPublica on MSN · 19h

Parents Sue Trump Administration for Allegedly Sabotaging Education Department’s Civil Rights Division

The lawsuit claims that decimating the agency’s Office for Civil Rights will leave it unable to address issues of discrimination at school — violating the equal protection clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Chicago Sun-Times · 15h

Education Department layoffs gut civil rights offices in Chicago, nationwide

At least 50 staffers were fired in Chicago or pushed out, including the entire Office for Civil Rights. The layoffs are part of a dramatic downsizing directed by the president.

Dozens of schools face investigation by Trump administration

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 12h

The Trump administration is investigating Rutgers and other colleges for alleged racial discrimination

U.S. Department of Education officials said Friday that they had opened investigations into more than 50 universities, including Rutgers University, for alleged racial discrimination. Most of the investigations initiated by the Office for Civil Rights relate to the universities’ partnership with a program for doctoral students that limits eligibility based on race,

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

Dozens of schools face investigation by Trump administration, accused of 'racial preferences'

The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday it is investigating dozens of universities and colleges over allegations of "racial preferences and stereotypes" in academic programs or scholarships.

CBS News · 16h

Towson University under federal investigation over alleged racial discrimination

The Department of Education alleges that the Towson and 45 other schools violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964) by partnering with "The Ph.D. Project," a nonprofit that helps students from underrepresented groups get degrees in business.

16hon MSN

Education Dept launches widespread civil rights probe: A look at what the agency does as Trump eyes shutdown

The Education Department deals with managing loans, financial aid and some funding, but does not develop curriculum or accredit schools.

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An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political priorities

Under Trump, the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is taking a frontline role in his political battles.

Jewish Insider2d

Education Dept. layoffs cut half the staff investigating campus antisemitism

Experts say the Office for Civil Rights, which probes discrimination at K-12 schools and universities, may have to change ...

Feds send civil rights letters to USF, University of Tampa

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act bars schools that receive federal money from discriminating on the basis of race, color and ...

Topeka WIBW-TV on MSN11h

University of Kansas on list for DEI investigation, but some changes have already been made

The Department of Education announced investigations into more than 50 universities that are being investigated for alleged ...

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