California, Department of Education and Trump McMahon

What would dismantling the Department of Education mean for Southern California schools?
What exactly would be cut from the department — and exactly how it could be dismantled — is still unclear. But already, Southern California education officials say they are concerned about what the future of education will look like without the federal department — particularly when it comes to funding.
Trump wants to close Department of Education. How will it affect California?
The U.S. Department of Education provides funding to California schools, particularly for disadvantaged students and students with disabilities. It oversees federal student loans, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the federal Pell Grant.
How Linda McMahon's mission to dismantle the Education Department could affect California
Linda McMahon, President Trump's education secretary nominee, wants to dismantle the department. What that means for California's K-12 funding, financial aid and student loans.
Linda McMahon’s Nomination as Trump’s Education Secretary Heads to Senate Floor
Senators in the education committee voted to approve McMahon’s nomination. Her nomination will now go to the full Senate for final approval.
Senate panel advances Linda McMahon’s nomination to floor
A key panel advanced the nomination of Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump ’s pick to lead the Education Department, voting 12-11 to send her nomination to the Senate floor. The nomination of the former Small Business Administration director and a longtime Trump ally advanced along party lines,
LA Times Today: How Linda McMahon’s mission to dismantle the Education Department could affect California
President Donald Trump has tapped long time pro wrestling executive Linda McMahon to be his education secretary. And in her confirmation hearing last week McMahon made it clear, she’s planning for a smack down that will put the education department out of business.

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How California relies on the U.S. Department of Education
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Judge permits DOGE to access Department of Education databases
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Judge sides with UC students, blocks DOGE from Education Department loan data
A federal judge ordered Elon Musk’s DOGE team to not access student financial aid data. The decision came after University of ...
Wake school board approves sending letter asking to keep U.S. Department of Education open
The Wake County school board approved a letter to Congress asking them to support the department and provide schools with ...