The Education Department deals with managing loans, financial aid and some funding, but does not develop curriculum or accredit schools.

If the Senate fails to pass a stopgap funding bill by tonight, the federal government shuts down for lack of money. Here's what will keep going.

Recent changes to student loans have caused confusion and uncertainty around recertification process for borrowers enrolled in repayment plans.

Democratic state attorneys general sued to block the Trump administration from dismantling the department, or laying off roughly half of its staff.

Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to make such drastic changes.

Under Trump’s directive, the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to ...

The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers.

Experts worry Massachusetts will be "flying blind" on educating students. Here's how mass federal education layoffs will impact Mass.

The Thursday lawsuit said laying off nearly 2,000 people at the department will hurt schools and universities across the ...

The layoffs call into question how agency will be able to handle major operations such as student loans, FAFSA, the Nation’s ...

How mass buyouts and layoffs at Trump's U.S. Department of Education might impact millions of students, teachers and ...