‘Final Mission’ for Education Dept. Begins Now, McMahon Says
President Trump has said he wants to do away with the department, and in her first hours as education secretary, Linda McMahon indicated she would follow his lead.
Education (K-12)
Democrats Block Bill to Bar Transgender Girls From Female Sports Teams
Republicans argued the bill was essential to protecting women and girls, but also made clear they were bringing it up to portray Democrats as outside the mainstream. It stalled in the Senate.
Education Dept. Ends Book Ban Investigations
The department said it would relinquish its role investigating schools that had received civil rights complaints after removing books dealing with sexual and racial identity.