Education Department quietly removes rules for teaching English learners [View all]

Source: Washington Post

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Education Department quietly removes rules for teaching English learners

The move is an acceleration of President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring English the country’s “official language.”

August 20, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. EDTToday at 6:00 a.m. EDT
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Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Trump administration aims to “promote assimilation over division.” (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

By Laura Meckler and Justine McDaniel

The Trump administration has quietly rescinded long-standing guidance that directed schools to accommodate students who are learning English, alarming advocates who fear that schools will stop offering assistance if the federal government quits enforcing the laws that require it.

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By Laura Meckler
Laura Meckler covers national education issues. She previously reported on the White House, politics and immigration for the Wall Street Journal and health and social policy for the Associated Press. Reach her securely on Signal at 202-446-4530 or laurameckler.11follow on X@laurameckler

By Justine McDaniel
Justine McDaniel covers national news. She joined The Washington Post in 2022 after reporting for the Philadelphia Inquirer.follow on XMcDanielJustine

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