Republicans have wanted to abolish the Department of Education since it was founded in 1979. Under Secretary Linda McMahon, they are closer than ever to this goal—but critics argue they could come to regret it.

West Virginia public school enrollment has dropped by more than 6,000 students this year, continuing a downward trend reported by state education officials. Though specific causes were not detailed, new data from the state Department of Education underscores a continuing challenge for the public school system.

A federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Education from withholding federal funding from schools that implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision marks a significant setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to end DEI programs in education.