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Sen. Mike Rounds thinks he can get the votes to cut US Department of Education

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

via Argus Leader (South Dakota)

Rounds said he can pass the bill with 50 votes through reconciliation, which is a way to enact legislation on taxes and spending with only a majority.

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Trifecta of change confronts New York state educators in 2025

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

via Spectrum News (New York)

The loss of COVID-era money; the retooling of the Foundation Aid formula and possible disruption from the incoming Trump administration lay ahead.

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Texas State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

via El Paso Times (Texas)

School districts can choose their own lesson plans, but the state will offer an incentive of $60 per student to districts that adopt the lessons

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Unlikely Trump can actually eliminate Education Department, experts say • Wisconsin Examiner

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

via Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin)

As Donald Trump seeks to redefine U.S. education policy, dismantling the U.S. department that oversees education is a difficult task

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Unlikely Trump can actually eliminate Education Department, experts say • New Hampshire Bulletin

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

via The New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)

President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education will be far easier said than done.

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Unlikely Trump can actually eliminate Education Department, experts say • Ohio Capital Journal

Monday, November 25th, 2024

via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)

Donald Trump's pledge to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education will be far easier said than done. Experts say it's unlikely to gain traction in Congress and, if enacted, would create roadblocks…

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Unlikely Trump can actually eliminate Education Department, experts say • Georgia Recorder

Monday, November 25th, 2024

via Georgia Recorder (Georgia)

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education will be far easier said than done. As Trump seeks to redefine U.S. education policy, the complex…

Racism, Parent Involvement

Unlikely Trump can actually eliminate Education Department, experts say • Missouri Independent

Monday, November 25th, 2024

via Missouri Independent (Missouri)

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education will be far easier said than done. As Trump seeks to redefine U.S. education policy, the complex…

Racism, Parent Involvement

Unlikely Trump can actually eliminate Education Department, experts say • Michigan Advance

Monday, November 25th, 2024

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education will be far easier said than done. As Trump seeks to redefine U.S. education policy, the complex…

Racism, Parent Involvement

Unlikely Trump can actually eliminate Education Department, experts say • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Monday, November 25th, 2024

via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)

As Trump seeks to redefine U.S. education policy, the complex logistics, bipartisan congressional approval and redirection of federal programs required make dismantling the department a challenging —…

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A look inside the official meetings Utah A.G. Sean Reyes held at his unofficial office in a private club

Monday, November 25th, 2024

via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)

New calendar records show Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes held 30 meetings inside Mac's Place, a private club in downtown Salt Lake City.

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Nebraska GOP to seek hard-right social policies in 2025 legislative session

Sunday, November 24th, 2024

via Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska)

The Nebraska Republican Party's policy plan for the 2025 legislative session outlines a hard-right cultural agenda, including further abortion restrictions and enhanced conservative influence on…

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In California, Charlie Kirk’s pastor sees God’s hand in Trump’s win

Sunday, November 24th, 2024

via The Columbian (Washington)

LOS ANGELES — On election night, a Southern California pastor in a red MAGA hat filmed a message for his Instagram followers, cheering President-elect Donald Trump's victory.

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A Spokane woman was just named Miss Trans USA, and she hopes to use the platform to protect and ‘inspire greatness’

Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

via The Columbian (Washington)

SPOKANE — On Nov. 1, President-elect Donald Trump stood in Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum and vowed to his supporters to 'get critical race theory and transgender insanity the hell out of our schools.'

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Amherst school board voices dissent on some VSBA legislative positions

Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

via NewsAdvance (Virginia)

The Amherst County School Board indicated it will send a letter opposing some positions of the Virginia School Board Association, including permitting ex-felons to volunteer in schools and expanding…

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Lynchburg area business leaders get election results rundown

Friday, November 22nd, 2024

via NewsAdvance (Virginia)

Across the Lynchburg area and the rest of Virginia, the 2024 election results showed a shift toward Republicans, with Vice President Kamala Harris winning the state by a smaller margin than President…

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State Board of Education says it wants more control over public school library books

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.

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How Trump’s plans for education could affect Maine schools

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

via Bangor Daily News (Maine)

The federal government controls more than $100 million that flows to Maine every year for a K-12 education programs.

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What Trump’s second term could mean for New York schools

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

via The Post-Standard (New York)

President-elect Donald Trump hasn't yet laid out a detailed plan for education policy.

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