Trump Effort to Shutter Education Agency Blocked by Judge.

The article discusses a ruling by US District Judge Myong Joun that temporarily blocks President Donald Trump's efforts to significantly reduce the workforce of the Department of Education and to facilitate its closure. The judge determined that such personnel cuts would undermine the department's ability to fulfill its legal responsibilities, including managing federal student loans and enforcing civil rights laws. The ruling stems from lawsuits filed by states led by Democrats and Massachusetts public school systems, highlighting concerns about the potential harm to students and educators. The Trump administration has sought to appeal the ruling while maintaining that the cuts are intended to improve the department's efficiency. [Extracted from the article]

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