Education Department cutting nearly 50% of workforce
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
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The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
University of Michigan is among 60 universities receiving warnings regarding the protection of Jewish students.
Established by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, the Department of Education's dismantling would require congressional approval.
Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
Baker College in Michigan faces a $2.5 million fine via a settlement with the U.S. Department of Education.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Typically, FAFSA forms are released on Oct. 1. But this year, the application forms came out three months late, on Dec. 30, 2023.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
Michigan officials say the website will include tips, resources, and assistance to student loan borrowers.
Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
