US EditionFormer Education Secretary Expresses Concern Over FAFSA Disruptions Amid Department Changes
- A lawsuit against the Trump administration was filed by the American Federation of Teachers, the American Association of University Professors, and Massachusetts school districts, challenging plans to dismantle the Education Department without congressional approval.
- President Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to facilitate the closure of the Education Department, which created a shift in responsibility for student loans and education services.
- Ilana Krepchin, chairwoman of the Somerville school committee, claimed that dismantling the Education Department would harm students and communities, stating it is a 'cornerstone of equitable public education.'
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the president is using his executive authority to return education to the states while ensuring critical programs for students are safeguarded.
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