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dotEDU Live: What the Education Department Layoffs Mean for Colleges and Universities
The latest episode of dotEDU Live unpacks the sweeping layoffs at the Department of Education and their implications for colleges and universities. Hosts Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja are joined by ACE President Ted Mitchell to break down the budget battle in Congress, the department's restructuring, and the ripple effects on financial aid, student services, and institutional oversight.
The discussion also covers the Trump administration's ongoing investigations into higher education institutions, including Title VI enforcement actions and DEI-related scrutiny, as well as…
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