A pair of lawsuits have been filed by educators, school districts and unions asking the courts to prevent the Trump administration from dismantling the Department of Education on the grounds that only Congress can do that.

The recent cuts to the Department of Education have reportedly created risks for public education in the U.S., especially for Title I schools serving low-income students. Funding reductions have threatened the quality of education and support for numerous students,

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to begin the dismantling of the Department of Education. This week, states including California, education advocacy groups, school districts and