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Stopping the Cheats: How New Rules Saved Student Aid Money

December 12, 2025

The Education Department recently shared some big news. They stopped a huge amount of fraud in student aid. Since the start of the second term, new rules have saved $1 billion. This money was meant for students but was being stolen by criminals. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, talked about

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Franklin the Turtle: A Unlikely Political Mascot

December 9, 2025

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved children's character, has found himself in the middle of a political storm. The Trump administration has been using images of Franklin in various contexts, much to the dismay of the character's publisher. The Department of Health and Human Services recently posted an

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Education Shake-Up: What's Changing and Why It Matters

December 2, 2025

In late 2025, the Department of Education underwent significant changes. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, initiated several interagency agreements to shift key programs to other federal agencies. This move is part of President Trump's push to dismantle the Department of Education, a goal he h

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The Forgotten Fight for Equal Education

December 1, 2025

After the Civil War, many smart people noticed that poor education in the South helped keep people under the control of wealthy slave owners. They thought that teaching everyone, regardless of their skin color, could help create a fairer society. This idea led to the creation of the first Department

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The Education Department's Role in Shaping America

November 30, 2025

After the Civil War, many smart people saw a big problem. They thought that many Southerners who didn't own slaves couldn't read or write. This made them easy to trick. Leaders who supported slavery took advantage of this. They used it to get people to fight for their cause. The end of the Civil Wa

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Education Shake-Up: What's Really Going On?

November 22, 2025

The Education Department is undergoing a major restructuring, and it's all happening behind closed doors. Senior officials are being asked to keep quiet about the changes through non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). This is not typical for a department that doesn't deal with national security. The plan

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What If We Didn't Have an Education Department?

November 21, 2025

The Education Department is a big deal in the U. S. It's the main group that handles education policies and helps schools get money. But what if it disappeared? That's a big question. First, let's think about what the Education Department does. It gives out money to schools, makes rules for educati

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Schools Brace for Changes as Education Department Shuffles Responsibilities

November 21, 2025

The Education Department is undergoing a major overhaul, with many of its responsibilities being shifted to other federal agencies. This move, initiated by the Trump administration, aims to reduce federal influence on education and give states more control. However, many state and school officials a

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Education Department Changes: What It Means for Schools and Students

November 21, 2025

The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to scale back the Education Department, a move they believe will improve education by reducing federal control. However, many school and state officials are worried that this change will create more red tape without helping students who are strug

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Shaking Up Education: Big Changes Coming to Federal Programs

November 19, 2025

The Education Department is making some serious moves. They're handing over big grant programs to other federal agencies. This is all part of a plan to shut down the department. The Trump administration is really pushing this idea. Six new deals have been signed. These deals move billions of dollar