Under the Trump administration, the Education Department gave $10.7 million to for-profit colleges that should not have received aid. The aid, which included federal loans and grants, was given to students at the Illinois Institute of Art and the Art Institute of Colorado — even though these schools are supposed…
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Betsy DeVos Proposes to Completely Cut Funding for Special Olympics
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is proposing to completely eliminate all federal funding for the Special Olympics. On Wednesday, DeVos faced intense backlash on Twitter from politicians (including fellow Republicans), athletes and celebrities. DeVos’ plan is to stop the funding for the Special Olympics as a part of $7 billion in…
Trump Tries to Belittle LeBron James with Hateful Tweet, Social Media Users Defend the NBA Star and Philanthropist
The president of the United States has again taken to Twitter to try and demean anyone who disagrees with his policies and practices. This time, his target was NBA superstar LeBron James, who recently addressed Trump’s influence on sports. CNN’s Don Lemon sat down with James for an interview, which…
LeBron James Says 'Trump Uses Sports to Divide Us'
After celebrating the opening of his STEM-based I Promise School for at-risk youth, LeBron James took direct shots at President Trump’s leadership while speaking with CNN’s Don Lemon. On Monday, the mega-athlete and humanitarian held nothing back during his discussion with Lemon. He candidly shared his thoughts about Trump and…
LeBron James Opens 'I Promise School' for Underprivileged Children
LeBron James refuses to allow society to box him into being solely an athlete. Knowing first-hand what it means to overcome adversity at an early age, the L.A. Lakers’ newest star has found the ultimate way to give back to his hometown by opening the “I Promise School.” If we…
NAACP Sues Betsy DeVos for Dismissing Civil Rights Complaints
The NAACP is suing Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education for their blatant disregard for civil rights. “Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education have determined that civil rights no longer matter,” Malik Russell, a spokesperson for the NAACP, told The Root. Since her appointment as secretary, DeVos has…
Trump's Minion Betsy DeVos Gives Green Light for Schools to Blow Whistle on Immigrants
There is no sanctuary for children in President Donald Trump’s racist world, and now schools can be a tool for deporting children and parents. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said Tuesday before the House Education and Workforce Committee that schools and local communities decide whether to call U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Confirms She Will Rescind Sexual Misconduct Guidance
After days of speculation, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has formally announcedthat she plans to revoke the 2011 investigation process previously established by the Obama administration concerning sexual misconduct on school grounds. In an interview with CBS News’ Jan Crawford on Thursday, DeVos explained that it is her intention to rescind…
Attorneys General to DeVos: Delaying Student Loan Protections Is 'Injustice for Students'
A group of 21 attorneys general signed an open letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urging her to reinstate protections for students scammed by for-profit colleges. The letter cites the BorrowerDefenseRuleandtheGainfulEmploymentRule. These guidelines were intended to protect students who were defrauded by higher education institutions. Last year the Obama administration…
Trump Administration to be Investigated for Weakening Civil Rights Enforcement
In a majority decision made by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, President Donald Trump’s administration will be investigated for proposing cuts that will lead to a “dangerous reduction” of civil rights enforcement. “Along with changing programmatic priorities, these proposed cuts would result in a dangerous reduction of civil rights…