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Education

Trump Appoints Nicholas Kent, For-Profit College Insider, as Education Under Secretary

| Importance: 8/10

Nicholas Kent, formerly a policy officer at for-profit college association CECU, was sworn in as Under Secretary of Education, signaling potential deregulation and reduced oversight of higher education institutions. The Senate confirmed his nomination with a narrow 50-45 vote, amid concerns about …

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Education Department Civil Rights Division Slashed from 550 to 243 Employees

| Importance: 5/10

Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights division slashed from 550 to approximately 243 employees, leaving only 5 civil rights offices nationwide. Officials described this as making discrimination complaint resolution “virtually impossible.” Cuts part of Russell …

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