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Education Department Shrinks: What's Next for America's Schools?

March 13, 2025

The Education Department is making big changes. Half of its employees are being laid off. This move comes as the Trump administration has plans to close the department. However, an executive order to start this process has not been signed yet. The department has around 4, 500 employees, mak

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The Civil Rights Office: A Casualty of Layoffs

March 13, 2025

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been significantly impacted by recent layoffs. The layoffs have resulted in the closure of seven out of 12 regional offices and a loss of nearly half of its staff. This has left many concerned about the future of civil rights protections i

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Meta's Big Move: Building Its Own AI Chip to Cut Costs

March 12, 2025

Meta, the company behind popular social media platforms, is diving headfirst into the world of AI chips. Why? To save a ton of money. The costs of AI infrastructure are skyrocketing, with Meta's AI costs alone expected to hit $65 billion. This is a massive amount of cash, and it's part of a much lar

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Big Changes Ahead for U. S. Education Department

March 12, 2025

The U. S. Education Department is shaking things up big time. They're shutting down their Dallas office and letting go of all the employees there. This isn't the only office feeling the heat. San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Cleveland are also on the chopping block. The department is lo

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Education Department Shutdown: A Sudden Turn of Events

March 12, 2025

The Department of Education made a surprising announcement. All offices in Washington D. C. and other regions will be shut down. The reason given was security concerns. Employees were told to leave by 6 PM on Tuesday and not return until Thursday. The only exception was for those who had permiss

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Education Offices Shut Down: What's Going On?

March 12, 2025

The Department of Education has decided to close all its offices for a couple of days. This sudden move, which started on Tuesday evening, has left employees puzzled. The reason given? "Security reasons, " but no one knows for sure what that means. The closure affects both the main office i

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What if the Department of Education is Gone?

March 12, 2025

The Department of Education, a federal agency with a history dating back to the 1800s, has been a hot topic lately. Some people, including President Trump, want to shut it down. This idea isn't new. In fact, it has been discussed by many politicians over the years. However, the current administratio

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60 Universities in the Hot Seat: Anti-Semitism Investigations Underway

March 12, 2025

The Department of Education has recently put 60 universities on notice. These schools are now under investigation for potential anti-Semitic discrimination and harassment on their campuses. The Office for Civil Rights sent out letters to these universities, warning them that they could face serious

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The Surprising Job Offer That Never Was

March 12, 2025

Dave Portnoy, the brain behind Barstool Sports, shared an intriguing story. A few months ago, he got a call from someone in the Trump administration. They asked if he'd be interested in working for the Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce is like the voice of business in the government

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Greenland's Big Vote: Independence or Business as Usual?

March 11, 2025

Greenland is hosting a major election, and it's not just about local politics. This time, the world is watching. US President Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland has sparked a heated debate about the island's future. But this isn't a new argument. Greenland has been under Denmark's control f