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Teachers union, NAACP sue over Trump order to dismantle Education Department

The National Education Association and the NAACP filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the federal Department of Education, claiming it requires Congressional approval.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration's actions represent a 'de facto dismantling of the Department by executive fiat,' requiring Congressional approval.
NEA President Becky Pringle warned that closing the department would harm students, particularly those with disabilities, citing risks to class sizes and educational programs.
Deputy Assistant Secretary Madi Biedermann criticized the NEA for misleading the public about the department's reforms.

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Advocates sue to block attempted dismantling of Education Department

Teachers unions and rights advocates, including the NAACP, sued the administration of President Donald Trump on Monday to prevent the attempted dismantling of the federal Education Department.

56 minutes ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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The Blaze

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Trump admin battles teachers’ unions in latest Education Department legal challenges

Unions claim that the admin is overstepping its authority and circumventing Congress.

2 hours ago·United States

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Teachers Union Sues Trump Administration Over $400M Funding Cuts

The American Federation of Teachers is taking on the Trump administration. They’re upset over its threat to withhold $400 million from Columbia University. The union argues this tactic infringes on academic freedom and autonomy. In other words, they want government money and their entitlement is showing. Columbia has already agreed to policy changes, including banning masks during protests in hopes to keep the millions flowing. A coalition incl…

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DoE Secretary Meets with Republicans to Discuss Bill Dismantling Department

President Donald Trump's Education Secretary Linda McMahon is in discussions with Republican lawmakers about legislation that would dismantle the Department of Education.

3 hours ago·United States

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Chaos Looms as Trump Shifts Student Loans to SBA While Slashing 40% of Jobs

President Trump’s decision to shift student loans from the Department of Education to the Small Business Administration (SBA) is causing alarm among borrowers. Critics argue that it’s a clear sign that the White House has no real plan for its efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, leaving millions of borrowers uncertain about their future. Last week, Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education. In …

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GOP-led states push for unfettered school aid as Trump promises a smaller federal role in education

Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut the strings attached to their federal education aid, a goal conservatives have long dreamed of that now appears within reach as President Donald Trump moves to dismantle the Education Department.

5 hours ago·United States

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