A teachers union sued the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., federal court Monday, challenging the agency’s abrupt shutdown of income-driven repayment plans that help student loan borrowers make payments based on their monthly income.
Takeaway: The Department of Education quickly drew attention in the first weeks of the Trump Administration, as the president moved to fulfill his campaign promise to end “wokeness” in the nation’s schools. Educational institutions are now grappling with unprecedented challenges, including the termination of teacher training grants and a contentious “Dear Colleague Letter” banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at federally funded schools.