Politics Jul 01 Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn By Annie Ma, Associated Press
Education Jun 18 Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system Now that the Education Department is offloading civil rights enforcement and special education, some parents and advocates warn a process that has largely been stalled since President Donald Trump took office will see only more chaos and roadblocks. By Heather Hollingsworth, Annie Ma, Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
Education Jun 16 Trump moves special education and civil rights oversight out of Education Department President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies. By Annie Ma, Associated Press
Education May 20 Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education. By Annie Ma, Associated Press
Nation Apr 27 As student loan defaults rise, experts worry about what's next If the U.S. isn’t already in the midst of a student loan delinquency and default crisis, we may be rapidly approaching one, experts told PBS News. By Hannah Grabenstein
Apr 06 Trump administration stops enforcing protections for transgender students in several schools By Annie Ma, Associated Press The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students. Continue reading
Jan 16 Wages won't be garnished for student loan borrowers in default, Trump administration says in policy reversal By Hannah Grabenstein It’s not clear whether the department collected any wages since Jan. 7, the day the administration originally said it would begin garnishing… Continue reading
Jan 07 Trump officials give Iowa flexibility on federal education money. More states could follow By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Washington is signing off on a proposal that's expected to be the first of many as conservative states apply for new spending freedom from the federal government. Continue reading
Dec 23 Trump administration says it will begin garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default By Annie Ma, Associated Press Millions of borrowers are considered in default, meaning they are 270 days past due on their payments. Continue reading
Nov 21 Schools fear disruptions as White House begins dismantling Department of Education By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Much of the Education Department’s work now will be spread across four other federal departments. For President Donald Trump, it’s a step toward fully closing the department and giving states more power over schooling. Yet many states say it will complicate their role as… Continue reading