While thought to be a “lame duck,” the embattled federal agency remains a major player in crafting U.S. policy.

An image of the slain conservative activist is among several banners now hanging on the building. He appears alongside other ...

The Education Department is handing over more of its programs and grants to other federal agencies, announcing a pair of new ...

Under Secretary Linda McMahon, the work of the Office for Civil Rights, which aims to protect students from discrimination, ...

The Department of Education hung a banner of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside its headquarters as the ...

In February 2026, a rumor spread that a banner with the portrait of Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative commentator ...

Kirk's portrait appeared alongside images of education advocates Booker T. Washington and Catharine Beecher.

Across social media, people questioned the inclusion of Charlie Kirk on the commemorative banner.

House Republican leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide More than 20 states sue ...

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon took office last year proclaiming a new era in state authority over K-12 policy and encouraging states to seek flexibility from “burdensome” federal requirements ...

In the race one of two open seats, GOP candidates Denise Dick and Beverly Barrett will head to a May runoff election as ...

An Education Department spokeswoman said the FY 2026 appropriations bill “does not preclude the department" from moving core programs to other agencies.