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Shift of 100+ Education Department programs raises legal, operational, and funding concerns

The U.S. Department of Education is transferring more than 100 programs to other federal agencies through interagency agreements as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to dismantle the department, though full closure would still require congressional approval. Programs spanning K–12 education, higher education, student loans, and school safety are being redistributed to agencies including Labor, Health and Human Services, State, Interior, and Treasury, with existing Education Department staff expected to continue managing them during the transition. While officials say funding will continue uninterrupted, early implementation has produced mixed results, including delays in some states accessing education funds and concerns about administrative complexity, inconsistent oversight, and fragmented program management. Legal uncertainty remains, with limited precedent for using interagency agreements in this way and ongoing lawsuits challenging the moves, while critics across the political spectrum warn the changes could create inefficiencies, strain state and district operations, and lack clear evidence of improved outcomes.

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California
Chávez legacy in turmoil

The recent sexual abuse allegations against César Chávez have prompted educators across California to urgently revise their lesson plans regarding the labor leader. Teachers, such as Kimberly Young from Culver City High School, are grappling with how to address Chávez's complex legacy in age-appropriate ways. “The regular class plan went out the window,” Young said, as she navigates student reactions to the news. The California Department of Education has advised instructors to focus on the broader farmworker movement rather than Chávez as an individual. Gabriel Gutierrez, chair of the Department of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies at Cal State Northridge, emphasized the need to confront Chávez's controversial aspects directly. Meanwhile, LA USD officials are set to consider an emergency resolution today that would remove César Chávez’s name from two district campuseshe proposal would affect César Chávez Learning Academies in San Fernando and César Chávez Elementary School in El Sereno, with the renaming process slated for completion by the fall. The measure would also rename César Chávez Day as “Farmworkers Day” to recognize the broader contributions of farm laborers in California.

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Asian teachers face hiring barriers

A February study suggests school hiring practices may be shaping the racial makeup of the U.S. teacher workforce by disadvantaging non-white candidates, especially Asian American applicants. Using data from more than 46,000 applications across districts and charter organizations between 2019 and 2024, researchers found Asian candidates were less likely to advance at every stage and ultimately received offers at about half the rate of other groups. Even after accounting for stronger credentials, including more experience and advanced degrees, disparities persisted. Dan Goldhaber, Director of the Center for Education Data & Research, said: “They look like better candidates on paper,” yet were still less likely to be hired, raising concerns about bias and structural barriers in teacher recruitment.

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Florida
Asian teachers face hiring barriers

A February study suggests school hiring practices may be shaping the racial makeup of the U.S. teacher workforce by disadvantaging non-white candidates, especially Asian American applicants. Using data from more than 46,000 applications across districts and charter organizations between 2019 and 2024, researchers found Asian candidates were less likely to advance at every stage and ultimately received offers at about half the rate of other groups. Even after accounting for stronger credentials, including more experience and advanced degrees, disparities persisted. Dan Goldhaber, Director of the Center for Education Data & Research, said: “They look like better candidates on paper,” yet were still less likely to be hired, raising concerns about bias and structural barriers in teacher recruitment.

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