Trump Is Trying to Kill the Education Department Because He Misunderstands Its History

The U.S. first had a federal education department in 1867 — not 1979. Its history is critical in understanding the federal ...
WLRN

The story of the Education Department's birth in the wake of the Civil War

School and the federal government's role in it has been a topic of debate in this country since the very first Department of Education was created. Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei, the hosts of ...
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Explore Gettysburg battlefield – Pivotal Civil War sites

Take a virtual tour of Gettysburg Battlefield and relive one of history’s pivotal battles. Explore key sites, monuments, and ...
USA Today

Civil rights complaints are plaguing schools at record rates. Is the solution in Congress?

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war last fall, two of the country's leading civil rights groups have disagreed on a lot. The Anti-Defamation League, which is dedicated to fighting antisemitism, ...
MLive

Battles, root beer and a ball: Your guide to the 2024 Jackson Civil War Muster

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – It’s almost time to take a step back into the 1860s for the 37th-annual Jackson Civil War Muster. The annual historical muster returns Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25, at ...