Aaron Gifford
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Aaron Gifford has written for several daily newspapers, magazines, and specialty publications and also served as a federal background investigator and Medicare fraud analyst. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and is based in Upstate New York.
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Department of Education Staffers Offered Buyouts of $25,000
Those who decline the offer could be terminated later under ongoing plans to reduce the size of the agency or eventually eliminate it.
Senate Confirms Linda McMahon as Education Secretary
As expected, the vote was along party lines.
Trump Signs Order Making English the Official Language of US
According to the White House, 180 other nations already have an official language in place.
Deadline for US Schools to Axe DEI Programs or Face Federal Funding Cuts
Parents Defending Education estimates that more than 22,000 schools serving 14 million children still maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
‘We Have a Spending Problem,’ Lawmakers Told at House Hearing on Struggling Public Schools
Legislators and policy experts noted that spending and staffing have increased while test scores have dropped.
What Happens to Student Loans If Department of Education Is Downsized or Eliminated?
The current outstanding federal student loan debt for 42.7 million borrowers is $1.69 trillion.
Trump, Maine Governor Clash Over Men Competing in Women’s Sports
Maine high schools allow males to play on girls’ teams. Gov. Janet Mills said she ‘will not be intimidated by the president’s threats.’
Nation’s Biggest School Districts Stand to Lose Billions Over Trump’s DEI Order
Federal funding is at risk for schools that continue to teach critical race theory or run diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
Senate Panel Advances Nomination of McMahon as Education Secretary
Ranking committee member Bernie Sanders voted against Linda McMahon’s nomination, saying he would oppose any Trump nominee.
5 Takeaways From Education Secretary Nominee Linda McMahon’s Confirmation Hearing
McMahon said student loans, special education funding, and grants for low-income schools would be streamlined but not cut under her leadership.