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Brett Rowland | March 12, 2025 (The Center Square) — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Tuesday that as part of the Department of Education’s “final mission,” it would cut its workforce by half. “Today’s reduction in force reflects the Department of Education’s commitment to efficiency, accountability, and ensuring that resources are directed where they

Chris Wade | February 28, 2025 (The Center Square) — The U.S. Attorney General’s office is threatening to sue Maine if the state does not stop allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls’ and womens’ sports. In a letter to Gov. Janet Mills, Attorney General Pam Bondi reiterated the Trump administration’s position that Maine and

Morgan Sweeney | February 22, 2025 (The Center Square) — Though there has been talk of President Donald Trump abolishing the U.S. Department of Education through an executive order, for now, he’s chosen to act through existing means to refashion the department. On Tuesday, the department notified schools that they have 14 days to end