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State Representative Nate Schatzline of Fort Worth (R), discusses his support for abolishing the U.S. Department of Education.
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The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law banning parental notification requirements in schools violates federal policy.
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State education officials nationwide say the U.S. Department of Education is blocking access to tens of millions of dollars meant for K-12 schools—an issue exacerbated by the Trump administration’s ag...
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KETK.com on MSNSan Antonio superintendent worries his district could potentially close amid Department of Education cutsA San Antonio superintendent is worried about the future of his school amid Department of Education cuts. His school district relies on federal funds for half of its budget.
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FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth on MSNClosing of Dallas DOE regional office halts all services to Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, union saysEleven Democratic senators are demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, warning the cuts could have "disastrous consequences on the education system.
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FOX 26 Houston on MSNTexas NAACP joins lawsuit over Trump Administration's actions to dismantle Department of EducationThe lawsuit, filed by the national NAACP and other branches of the organization, states that getting rid of the department would threaten educational equality for students of color across the country.
Texas students and lawmakers worry that cutting the U.S. Education Department could mean more uncertainty for public schools.
"Dismantling the department will lead to major consequences on the success of marginalized students," said Ayaan Moledina, a high school student in Austin.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott applauded Thursday as he watched President Donald Trump sign an executive order to downsize — and ultimately eliminate — the U.S. Department of Education.
With President Donald Trump signing an executive order kicking off the process of eliminating the Department of Education, parents of disabled children fear they will lose federal protection and enforcement of their children’s educational needs.
The Trump administration moved to slash offices and positions Thursday for the agency tasked with distributing funding for low-income and special education students.
President Trump’s executive order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the federal Department of Education, an action that’s been at least several months in the making.