Experts Weigh in on How Dismantling the ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Department Could Impact UMD

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A recent Diamondback article highlighted Dean Kimberly Griffin’s letter to the College of ºÚÁÏ´óÊ addressing the uncertainty surrounding an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ. While she clarified that such action requires approval from Congress, she also emphasized that closing the department would have significant implications for students, communities and the education profession. 

The article also featured Associate Professor David Blazar and Assistant Professor Meghan Comstock, who discussed the potential consequences for access to higher education, special education services and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in schools.

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