The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, is more than a government form — it’s a gateway. For millions of American students, it opens doors to college affordability and financial mobility. But with sweeping cuts to the Department of Education and efforts to dismantle the agency entirely, this lifeline is under…
Linda McMahon during her Senate confirmation hearing as President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, outlining her top priorities for reshaping US education. (Getty Images) The US Senate confirmed billionaire GOP donor and former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the next Secretary of Education in a 51-45 vote on Monday. McMahon’s ascent to the helm…
Rhode Island braces for impact of Trump’s proposed education cuts on schools and students. (AP Photo) The proposed education cuts from the Trump administration are poised to significantly impact public schools in Rhode Island, according to local officials and education advocates. With a reduction of federal funding, the state’s schools could face larger class sizes,…
On Wednesday, Donald Trump said he had seen a report showing the US ranked 40th worldwide in education despite spending the most per student “The Department of Education’s a big con job.” That blunt assessment from Donald Trump has resurfaced as the former president doubles down on his long-standing critique of the federal education system….
Back to School… or Back to Chaos? As educators gear up for a potential second term under Donald Trump, the classroom may start feeling less like a safe haven and more like a battleground. With policy shifts that promise to shake up the very foundation of American education, educators might find themselves grappling with more…