Elon Musk, Education Department

Get the Hell Out of DOGE: Elon Musk’s Team Infiltrates Education Department Data
Staff with U.S. DOGE Service, charged with scrutinizing federal spending, has reportedly fed sensitive data into artificial intelligence software.
DOGE cuts target Department of Education research
Nearly $1 billion in cuts have been proposed for the Department of Education. The measure, announced on X by the Department of Government Efficiency, targets DEI initiatives and research.
Education Dept. will shield federal student aid data from Musk's DOGE – for now
The Education Department agreed in a court filing Tuesday to prevent the DOGE team from accessing federal student aid data for at least a week.
Education Data in the Lurch as Dozens of Department Contracts Are Axed
The nonpartisan data is used by policymakers, college leaders, and parents to assess the state of higher education.
Research arm of Education Department sees cuts after DOGE review
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research arm of the Department of Education, is facing funding cuts as they cancel more than 160 contracts.  The American Educational Research
Education Department agrees to block DOGE from accessing student data
The Trump administration will temporarily stop its DOGE staff from accessing sensitive student data such as Social Security numbers and bank account numbers.
Students Sue Department Of Education Over Elon Musk And DOGE’s Alleged Access To Confidential Data
College students in California filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education on Friday. They allege Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency have breached privacy laws by gaining access to students’ personal and financial aid data.
DOGE cut off from student loan data, for now
The University of California Student Association filed a lawsuit Friday after it was reported that DOGE had access to federal student loan data.
Judge sides with UC students, blocks DOGE from Education Department loan data
A federal judge grants UC students a short-term win, blocking Elon Musk's DOGE team from Education Department loan data.
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Inefficiency Multiplied: What Happens When Research and Data are Halted at U.S. Dept. of Ed
The Institute of Education Sciences funds research and data collection on how students are faring and what helps them succeed ...
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Trump Admin. Suddenly Cancels Dozens of Education Department Contracts
The Trump administration abruptly terminated dozens of contracts financed by the research arm of the U.S. Department of ...
Elon Musk’s Team Decimates Education Department Arm That Tracks National School Performance
The Trump administration canceled $900 million in contracts overseen by the Institute of Education Sciences, which partners ...