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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Judge restores teacher preparation grants axed by Trump administration
A district judge temporarily restored teacher preparation grants that were axed by the Trump administration in February. District Judge Julie Rubin issued an injunction restoring the grants, saying 'the Department's action was unreasonable, not reasonably explained, based on factors Congress had not intended the Department to consider.' If followed, the ruling restores hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts the department canceled because it said the programs promoted divisive ideologies in schools. The lawsuit was brought on by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the National Center for Teacher Residencies, and the Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. 'We are thrilled that the court has ruled in favor of preserving funding for TQP, SEED, and TSL grants, which have a transformative impact on our nation's education system,' AACTE President and CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy said. 'I commend the unwavering dedication that led to this decision and remain hopeful that institutions, nonprofits, and partners across America can continue to strengthen our educator workforce, and address critical shortages while ensuring that every child in our nation has access to exceptional educators and a high-quality educational experience,' Holcomb-McMcCoy added. Rubin said the pause of the grants could have an 'effect on the public: fewer teachers for students in high-need neighborhoods, early childhood education, and special education programs.' The ruling comes after a judge in a separate ruling on the teacher preparation grants, in a case brought by eight Democratic state attorneys general, temporarily ruled for the grants to be restored. The Department of Education appealed the ruling in that case and will likely do the same for the latest ruling. The Hill has reached out to the department for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
18-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Judge restores teacher preparation grants axed by Trump administration
A district judge temporarily restored teacher preparation grants that were axed by the Trump administration in February. District Judge Julie Rubin issued an injunction restoring the grants, saying 'the Department's action was unreasonable, not reasonably explained, based on factors Congress had not intended the Department to consider.' If followed, the ruling restores hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts the department canceled because it said the programs promoted divisive ideologies in schools. The lawsuit was brought on by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the National Center for Teacher Residencies, and the Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. 'We are thrilled that the court has ruled in favor of preserving funding for TQP, SEED, and TSL grants, which have a transformative impact on our nation's education system,' said AACTE President and CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy. 'I commend the unwavering dedication that led to this decision and remain hopeful that institutions, nonprofits, and partners across America can continue to strengthen our educator workforce, and address critical shortages while ensuring that every child in our nation has access to exceptional educators and a high-quality educational experience,' Holcomb-McMcCoy added. Rubin said the pause of the grants could have an 'effect on the public: fewer teachers for students in high-need neighborhoods, early childhood education, and special education programs.' The ruling comes after a judge in a separate ruling on the teacher preparation grants, in a case brought by eight Democratic state attorneys general, temporarily ruled for the grants to be restored. The Department of Education appealed the ruling in that case and will likely do the same for the latest ruling.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dem states sue Education Department over canceled teacher training programs
Eight Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Department of Education over cuts to teacher training grants made under the Trump administration. The states argue the $600 million in cuts come from policies mandated by law, and they affected programs that were meant to help with the teaching shortage. 'These are programs that families and kids rely upon,' New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, told The Associated Press in an interview, 'and if the president wants to get rid of them, the appropriate way to do it is through Congress.' The suit was also joined by California, Massachusetts, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York and Wisconsin. The Education Department previously said it got rid of the contracts because the programs were promoting divisive ideologies in schools. The Hill has reached out to the department for further comment. The lawsuit came days after the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the National Center for Teacher Residencies, and the Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education filed a similar suit against the federal agency for terminations of contracts regarding teacher programs. 'The termination of these grants has caused immediate harm to our teacher preparation programs, as well as to the schools, teachers, and students who benefited from them. These funds help reduce teacher shortages and enhance the development and effectiveness of educators in rural, suburban, and urban communities across the country,' said Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, president and CEO of AACTE. Since President Trump returned to office, hundreds of millions of dollars in Education Department contracts have been terminated, from teaching programs to research grants, causing panic among those communities. More cuts are on the horizon after Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent out a memo regarding staffers' 'final mission' as she and Trump work toward shutting down the department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
06-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Dem states sue Education Department over canceled teacher training programs
Eight Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Department of Education over cuts to teacher training grants made under the Trump administration. The states argue the $600 million in cuts come from policies mandated by law, and they affected programs that were meant to help with the teaching shortage. 'These are programs that families and kids rely upon,' New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, told The Associated Press in an interview, 'and if the president wants to get rid of them, the appropriate way to do it is through Congress.' The suit was also joined by California, Massachusetts, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York and Wisconsin. The Education Department previously said it got rid of the contracts because the programs were promoting divisive ideologies in schools. The Hill has reached out to the department for further comment. The lawsuit came days after the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the National Center for Teacher Residencies and the Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education filed a similar suit against the federal agency for terminations of contracts regarding teacher programs. 'The termination of these grants has caused immediate harm to our teacher preparation programs, as well as to the schools, teachers, and students who benefited from them. These funds help reduce teacher shortages and enhance the development and effectiveness of educators in rural, suburban, and urban communities across the country,' said Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, president and CEO of AACTE. Since President Trump returned to office, hundreds of millions of dollars in Education Department contracts have been terminated, from teaching programs to research grants, causing panic among those communities.
