https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/donald-j-trump Donald J. Trump en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:03:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-bucking-congress-yet-again-cancels-100-million-for-education/2026/09 A "pocket rescission" hits programs for migratory farmworkers and college-level language instruction. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:03:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-bucking-congress-yet-again-cancels-100-million-for-education/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-whats-behind-the-trump-administrations-push-to-reform-head-start/2026/09 Assistant Secretary Alex Adams explains the Trump administration’s approach to the early-ed program. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-whats-behind-the-trump-administrations-push-to-reform-head-start/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trumps-order-on-vaccines-sows-confusion-as-school-starts/2026/08 The president of the National Association of School Nurses warns of vaccine confusion and pushback. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:44:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trumps-order-on-vaccines-sows-confusion-as-school-starts/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-holds-back-2-billion-for-education-grants-what-will-happen-next/2026/05 The White House is keeping congressionally approved money locked up through a little-known process. Wed, 06 May 2026 19:33:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-holds-back-2-billion-for-education-grants-what-will-happen-next/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-sidestepped-congress-on-more-than-1-billon-in-ed-spending-last-year/2026/04 Newly published documents show how the Ed. Dept. departed from Congress' plans. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:57:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-sidestepped-congress-on-more-than-1-billon-in-ed-spending-last-year/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-again-proposes-major-education-cuts-in-new-budget-proposal/2026/04 The president again wants lawmakers to consider billions in K-12 spending cuts and program eliminations. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:44:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-again-proposes-major-education-cuts-in-new-budget-proposal/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-talks-up-ai-in-state-of-the-union-but-not-much-else-about-education/2026/02 The president didn't mention two of his cornerstone education policies from the past year. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:37:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-talks-up-ai-in-state-of-the-union-but-not-much-else-about-education/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-education-department-will-send-more-of-its-programs-to-other-agencies/2026/02 Education grants for school safety, community schools, and family engagement will shift to Health and Human Services. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:32:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-education-department-will-send-more-of-its-programs-to-other-agencies/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-slashed-billions-for-education-in-2025-see-our-list-of-affected-grants/2026/01 We've tabulated the grant programs that have had awards terminated over the past year. See our list. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:45:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-slashed-billions-for-education-in-2025-see-our-list-of-affected-grants/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/rebuking-trump-congress-moves-to-maintain-most-federal-education-funding/2026/01 Funding for key programs like Title I and IDEA are on track to remain level year over year. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:36:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/rebuking-trump-congress-moves-to-maintain-most-federal-education-funding/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-trumps-first-year-at-least-12-billion-in-school-funding-disruptions/2026/01 The administration's cuts to schools came through the Education Department and other agencies. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:20:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-trumps-first-year-at-least-12-billion-in-school-funding-disruptions/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-mental-health-projects-canceled-by-trump-might-still-survive/2025/12 The end of funding could still be days away, but a new court order offers some hope for grantees. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:49:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-mental-health-projects-canceled-by-trump-might-still-survive/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-education-policies-spurred-70-lawsuits-in-2025-how-many-is-he-winning/2025/12 The legal challenges show which policies have had a big impact and how 2026 could go. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:08:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-education-policies-spurred-70-lawsuits-in-2025-how-many-is-he-winning/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-halts-trump-admin-s-layoffs-at-ed-dept-and-other-agencies/2025/10 More than 400 workers at the diminished agency had been told their last day would be Dec. 9. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:38:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-halts-trump-admin-s-layoffs-at-ed-dept-and-other-agencies/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-new-wave-of-federal-layoffs-will-hit-the-education-department/2025/10 Multiple divisions will lose staff members, according to the union representing agency staffers. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:44:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-new-wave-of-federal-layoffs-will-hit-the-education-department/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 At the same time, his administration is pledging to dial back the federal role in education. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:20:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-and-states-scramble-as-trump-freezes-6-8-billion-in-federal-funds/2025/07 After-school programs, English-learner services, migrant education programs, and professional development are all at risk. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:25:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-and-states-scramble-as-trump-freezes-6-8-billion-in-federal-funds/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-tells-states-hes-holding-back-6-8-billion-for-schools/2025/06 Schools nationwide won't see funding earmarked for English learners, migrant students, professional development, and more. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:30:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-tells-states-hes-holding-back-6-8-billion-for-schools/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-may-soon-defy-congress-and-cut-5-billion-more-from-schools/2025/06 Funding for migrant education, English-learner services, professional development, and after-school programming is at risk. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:22:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-may-soon-defy-congress-and-cut-5-billion-more-from-schools/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-u-s-department-of-education-could-be-dismantled-this-is-good-news/2025/06 Reenvisioning the federal government’s role will not undermine teachers’ work—and might well improve it. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:25:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-u-s-department-of-education-could-be-dismantled-this-is-good-news/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-unions-are-confronting-the-second-trump-era/2025/06 Can teachers' unions thread the needle between countering widespread anti-union measures and broadening membership and public support? Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:02:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-unions-are-confronting-the-second-trump-era/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/keeping-up-with-the-trump-admins-latest-k-12-moves-subscriber-exclusive-quick-hit EdWeek subscribers, join this 30-minute webinar to find out what the latest federal policy changes mean for K-12 education. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/keeping-up-with-the-trump-admins-latest-k-12-moves-subscriber-exclusive-quick-hit https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-was-moving-ed-dept-programs-elsewhere-before-a-court-intervened/2025/06 The department had penned agreements with the U.S. departments of Labor and the Treasury to move programs, but was halted by court order. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:45:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-was-moving-ed-dept-programs-elsewhere-before-a-court-intervened/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-trump-budget-for-k-12-schools-5-key-takeaways/2025/06 The administration wants to cut roughly $7 billion in annual K-12 funding. Much of it supports vulnerable students. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:00:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-trump-budget-for-k-12-schools-5-key-takeaways/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-narrower-meaner-and-more-loyal-trumps-ed-agenda-hurts-students-like-me/2025/06 How President Trump is weaponizing education policy—and why it matters. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:47:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-narrower-meaner-and-more-loyal-trumps-ed-agenda-hurts-students-like-me/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-education-budget-calls-for-billions-in-cuts-major-policy-changes/2025/05 The proposal includes a plan to eliminate 18 existing grant programs and replace them with one funding stream. Sat, 31 May 2025 00:18:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-education-budget-calls-for-billions-in-cuts-major-policy-changes/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/the-trump-budget-and-schools-subscriber-exclusive-quick-hit EdWeek subscribers, join this 30-minute webinar to find out what the latest federal policy changes mean for K-12 education. Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/the-trump-budget-and-schools-subscriber-exclusive-quick-hit https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-barrage-of-executive-orders-for-education-how-significant-are-they/2025/05 A Washington insider discusses the immediate—and long-term—implications of the administration's education goals. Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-barrage-of-executive-orders-for-education-how-significant-are-they/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-big-questions-about-trumps-k-12-budget-proposal-answered/2025/05 Trump is proposing to cut billions of dollars in K-12 investments, consolidate grant programs, and potentially rejigger special education law. Mon, 05 May 2025 20:21:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-big-questions-about-trumps-k-12-budget-proposal-answered/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-asks-congress-to-slash-billions-in-education-funding-and-preserve-title-i/2025/05 A White House budget proposal calls for consolidating grants, eliminating key funding streams, and ramping up charter school investments. Fri, 02 May 2025 22:06:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-asks-congress-to-slash-billions-in-education-funding-and-preserve-title-i/2025/05