The layoffs are the first step toward dismantling the department, a goal espoused by President Donald Trump and his education ...

Here's what to know about the 20-state lawsuit seeking block the Trump administration from dismantling the Department of Education.

Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington is among 60 universities the federal Department of Education is investigating for ...

Gov. JB Pritzker delivered more harsh criticism against President Donald Trump’s administration over attempts to drastically ...

With nearly half of the federal employees from the U.S. Department of Education laid off this week and the Trump ...

Recent drastic cuts to the Department of Education could have far-reaching effects on local school funding and services for ...

As uncertainty sweeps the nation on the future of the U.S. Department of Education, we're digging into what Illinois programs could be impacted.

Governor JB Pritzker rallies against federal education budget cuts, highlighting their impact on Illinois schools and ...

The schools under scrutiny include dozens of state schools and two Ivy Leagues. A number of private schools are also being ...

The department’s Office for Civil Rights on Friday announced it has begun investigating 45 universities for failing to follow ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday delivered more harsh criticism against President Donald Trump’s administration over attempts to drastically downsize, and possibly eliminate, the U.S. Department of ...

Although most Illinois public school students test below grade level in reading and math, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touting his administration’s record spending on public education. Pritzker addressed the ...