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 In this time for food and family, conversation about what the presidential election means for America may also be on the menu. It will certainly come up at my table, and if education is part of the discussion at yours, we have you covered. Our team at The Hechinger Report put together a guide to what would happen if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his proposal to close the federal Education Department, with some vast and unexpected consequences.
Also featured at our table: what the future holds for some rural colleges and the students they enroll. In a collaboration with Open Campus, we write that enrollment declines are hitting rural schools and students particularly hard. Majors including music, history and foreign languages are no longer offered; some campuses may close; and regional public universities, and their students, are bearing much of the brunt. You can also read this story in The Washington Post, one of our many partners.
We are thankful to you, and if you are thankful for The Hechinger Report, we would love it if you would make a donation to help fuel our work. Have a wonderful holiday.
Liz Willen, Editor
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The Hechinger Report tried to answer some of the questions raised by the possible dismantling of the department, consulting experts and advocates on student loans, special education, financial aid, school lunch and beyond. Send us your question: [email protected].
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As enrollments fall, rural-serving universities are shedding a huge number of programs
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Rising insurance premiums, reduced coverage and dropped policies plague child care centers across the country
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More schools embrace âsubitizingâ to build early childhood number sense
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Unlike my peers, I am getting a well-rounded civics education, but it is largely outside of the classroom
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The former leader of the Small Business Administration would come to the post with little education experience.
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As they wrap up this election year season of College Uncovered, Kirk and Jon explore how college may change under a new Trump administration, cutting through the noise to ask a simple question: What comes next on campus?
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A âdealmakerâ in the White House is an opportunity to increase federal support, so why not make a deal?
â Extra credit! You are allowed to repost or reprint our stories as long as you follow these guidelines. Questions? Email [email protected].Â
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