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Education Department, Office for Civil Rights

The New York Times · 12h

Education Department Sued Over Cuts to Civil Rights Office

A new lawsuit argues that recent layoffs undermine the office’s ability to investigate complaints of discrimination from all students, not just those aligned with President Trump’s agenda.

CNN on MSN · 2d

‘Students will suffer harm’: Education Department’s civil rights office gutted by layoffs, closures

The Education Department’s civil rights office has been among the hardest hit by layoffs, with the Trump administration shuttering seven of its 12 regional offices and laying off nearly half of its staff.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 14h

Parents sue over Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights layoffs: ‘Abdicated its responsibility’

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed Friday claim the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights cannot fulfill its mandated duties after nearly half the department’s staff was laid off this week, as President Donald Trump moves to shut down the agency entirely.

Rice University, diversity programs and Education Department

UK one of more than 50 universities facing federal investigation for DEI programs

The Department of Education announced it was investigating more than 50 universities around the country to “to end the use of racial preferences and stereotypes in education programs and activities.”

The Boston Globe · 16h

‘Illegal discrimination.’ Education Department launches more than 50 investigations over university diversity programs

The Department of Education said Friday it has opened investigations into more than 50 colleges and universities over what it describes as illegal, discriminatory diversity programs that generally benefit Black,

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 18h

Department of Education investigating Rice University, alleging race exclusion in grad program

The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Rice University, alleging it uses race-exclusionary practices in its graduate program, according to an announcement Friday. Rice is one of the 45 universities under investigation after the agency’s Office for Civil Rights sent schools a “Dear Colleague” letter on Feb.

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Class-action suit filed against Education Department for alleged self-obstruction

The nonprofit Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates filed a class-action lawsuit Friday against the United States ...

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3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does

The Education Department's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering ...

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Education Dept launches widespread civil rights probe: A look at what the agency does as Trump eyes shutdown

The Education Department deals with managing loans, financial aid and some funding, but does not develop curriculum or ...

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