House Committee on Education and Workforce
Coverage of House Committee on Education and Workforce in the Nexus archive.
- House launches probe into ATF boss Randi Weingarten tapping teachers’ union spending to write ‘manifesto’ book
The House Committee on Education and Workforce is investigating allegations that the AFT used union dues to support President Randi Weingarten in writing and promoting her book. The probe centers on potential misuse of union funds for personal or political purposes.
- US House passes sweeping ‘gender ideology’ bill aimed at trans kids in schools
The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for public schools to update student pronouns, gender markers, or preferred names on records to receive federal funding. The bill also prohibits using federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to teach 'gender ideology,' defined as concepts separating gender from biological sex, and drew opposition from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and some Democrats.
- McMahon tells House panel Trump admin moving to dismantle ‘failed’ $3T education bureaucracy
Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the Trump administration is working to dismantle the 'failed' $3 trillion education bureaucracy and return authority to parents, teachers, and local leaders. The administration aims to deliver on its vision of educational renewal. McMahon testified before the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- McMahon tells House panel Trump admin moving to dismantle ‘failed’ $3T education bureaucracy
Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon testified before the House Committee on Education and Workforce, stating that the Trump administration is working to dismantle the 'failed' $3 trillion education bureaucracy. The administration aims to return authority to parents, teachers, and local leaders. McMahon emphasized that essential federal support and programs will continue.