A recent poll commissioned by New America reveals that over half of Americans oppose President Trump's proposal to dismantle the US Department of Education. The survey highlights significant resistance to eliminating the department, shifting student aid responsibilities, and replacing human-run call centers with AI chatbots. With widespread opposition across political lines, Americans are concerned about the potential consequences for students and taxpayers, including disruptions in services and the loss of critical educational research.
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A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily barred Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing student loan borrower data, citing privacy concerns. The ruling follows a lawsuit by the American Federation of Teachers, which accused federal agencies of unlawfully sharing personal records. The decision underscores growing debates over data security, government oversight, and privacy rights.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the CUET PG 2025 exam city slips in the first week of March. Candidates can download them from exams.ntaonline.in/CUET-PG using their application number and date of birth. These slips indicate the exam centre but are not required on test day. The CUET PG 2025 admit card will be available four days before the exam, scheduled from March 13 to 31.
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New York City families relying on free school meals should know that it's not enough to qualify for Summer EBT benefits. To access up to $120 per child, families must either be automatically eligible or apply through the program. The application deadline for 2025 is September 3. With the aim to reach more families this year, the state is encouraging applications to combat food insecurity during the summer months, when school meals are unavailable.
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A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel teacher preparation grants, ensuring continued funding for recruitment and training programs in eight Democratic-led states. The ruling criticized the administration’s lack of justification, highlighting potential staff layoffs and disruptions. This decision is part of broader legal battles over education funding and policy restructuring.
The USDA has frozen $30 million in federal funding to the University of Maine following a public clash between President Trump and Governor Janet Mills over transgender athlete participation in school sports. The freeze, which affects agricultural research and critical programs in Maine, comes after Trump threatened to cut funding during a February exchange. The University of Maine system confirmed the decision would impact its essential services as it undergoes a compliance review.