The Education Department deals with managing loans, financial aid and some funding, but does not develop curriculum or accredit schools.

Education advocates, recently fired employees, and supporters are expected to gather Friday morning at the U.S. Department of ...

If the Senate fails to pass a stopgap funding bill by tonight, the federal government shuts down for lack of money. Here's what will keep going.

Recent changes to student loans have caused confusion and uncertainty around recertification process for borrowers enrolled ...

Democratic state attorneys general sued to block the Trump administration from dismantling the department, or laying off roughly half of its staff.

Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to make such drastic changes.

Things have obviously changed. Years of incremental sub-legislative policy changes have left our system broken. Higher education reform is now a central priority for voters and lawmakers alike.

All told, the Department of Education has failed to achieve any of the purposes for which it was created. It’s increased ...

The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers.

Under Trump’s directive, the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to ...