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- Federal Trump Admin. Suddenly Cancels Dozens of Education Department ContractsThe Trump administration abruptly terminated dozens of contracts financed by the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education.Federal Linda McMahon Will Make Her Case to Lead Ed. Dept. as Trump Tries to Shrink ItThe wrestling mogul Trump has selected to serve as education secretary will likely have to answer for moves the president has already made.Federal Trump's 3rd Week: Restrictions on Trans Athletes and Moves to Gut the Ed. Dept.In his third week, the president continued his foray into education, gearing up to shrink the U.S. Department of Education.Federal Trump Threatens Funds to Schools That Let Trans Athletes Compete on Girls' TeamsThe sweeping order is a reversal from the Biden administration, and continues efforts from Trump to roll back protections for transgender youth and adults.Federal Can Trump Ax the Education Department Without Congress?Trump has been flexing his power through executive orders, and there's the potential for one targeting the Education Department.Federal Top House Lawmaker Supports Trump's Bid to 'Depower' Education DepartmentThe House education committee chairman believes "even the best-meaning bureaucrat" can't understand what's happening in local schools.Federal Title IX, School Choice, ‘Indoctrination’—How Trump Took on Schools in Week 2It was a week in which the newly inaugurated president began wholeheartedly to act on his agenda for schools.Federal Then & Now Why Can't We Leave No Child Left Behind ... Behind?The law and its contours are stuck in our collective memory. What does that say about how we understand K-12 policy?Federal What's in Trump's New Executive Orders on Indoctrination and School ChoiceThe White House has no authority over curriculum, and no ability to unilaterally pull back federal dollars, but Trump is toeing the line.Federal Trump Threatens School Funding Cuts in Effort to End 'Radical Indoctrination'An executive order from the president marks an effort from the White House to influence what schools teach.Federal How the K-12 World Is Reacting to Trump's Pick for the Ed. Dept.'s No. 2 JobWhile Linda McMahon brings a business background, Penny Schwinn brings a long resume in education.Federal Schumer Tells Trump to Immediately Reinstate School Safety BoardTrump must immediately reinstate a federal school safety board, Schumer demanded.Federal A Divided Electorate Agrees on One Thing: Education Didn’t Get Enough AirtimeA newly released poll finds voters wanted to hear more.Federal Here Are Trump's First-Week Actions That Could Affect SchoolsThere's been a lot to keep track of during Trump's first week back in the White House. Here's how it all could affect schools.Federal Trump Admin. Axes Newly Created School Safety BoardThe Trump administration disbanded a board that advises agencies on school safety strategies. Members include parents of school shooting victims.