Tag Archives: Department of Education

Open Thread | Further Attack on Higher Education – Trump Moves to Cut Off Student Loans for Tons of Degrees

Posted on October 7, 2026 by rikyrah

@newrepublic The New Republic @newrepublic 15h Trump is banning students majoring in degrees that don’t make enough money from taking out college loans. Degrees for social work, art, religious studies, teaching aides, and music will be hit the hardest. trib.al/NmmAzhf … Continue reading →

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Betsy DeVos, Trump’s Pick for Education Secretary, Won’t Rule Out Defunding Public Schools

Posted on January 18, 2017 by rikyrah

Betsy DeVos, Trump’s Pick for Education Secretary, Won’t Rule Out Defunding Public Schools by Emma Margolin Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Education, faced tough questions on Tuesday from Democratic lawmakers at her charged confirmation … Continue reading →

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