/congress Congress en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:17:08 GMT /policy-politics/top-house-lawmaker-supports-trumps-bid-to-depower-education-department/2025/02 The House education committee chairman believes "even the best-meaning bureaucrat" can't understand what's happening in local schools. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:17:08 GMT /policy-politics/top-house-lawmaker-supports-trumps-bid-to-depower-education-department/2025/02 /policy-politics/schumer-tells-trump-to-immediately-reinstate-school-safety-board/2025/01 Trump must immediately reinstate a federal school safety board, Schumer demanded. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:59:15 GMT /policy-politics/schumer-tells-trump-to-immediately-reinstate-school-safety-board/2025/01 /policy-politics/opinion-budget-reconciliation-sounds-like-wonkspeak-but-it-matters-for-schools/2025/01 It won’t enable the Trump administration to make cuts to K-12 programs or abolish the Ed. Department, but it will have other implications. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-budget-reconciliation-sounds-like-wonkspeak-but-it-matters-for-schools/2025/01 /policy-politics/rural-schools-are-set-to-lose-key-federal-funds-unless-congress-acts-fast/2025/01 Thousands of districts near national forest land could lose money as the Secure Rural Schools Act expires. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:54:33 GMT /policy-politics/rural-schools-are-set-to-lose-key-federal-funds-unless-congress-acts-fast/2025/01 /policy-politics/republicans-preview-their-education-priorities-in-a-second-trump-term/2024/12 In a hearing, Republicans called for more civics education and expressed concerns over "critical race theory" in schools. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:06:45 GMT /policy-politics/republicans-preview-their-education-priorities-in-a-second-trump-term/2024/12 /policy-politics/opinion-the-trump-administration-should-devolve-the-ed-dept-s-responsibilities-to-the-states/2024/12 After six years helming the House ed. committee, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx cuts loose on high points and frustrations of her tenure. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-trump-administration-should-devolve-the-ed-dept-s-responsibilities-to-the-states/2024/12 /policy-politics/a-bill-to-kill-the-education-department-is-already-filed-heres-what-it-says/2024/11 The bill represents another attempt at a long-term Republican goal. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:23:01 GMT /policy-politics/a-bill-to-kill-the-education-department-is-already-filed-heres-what-it-says/2024/11 /policy-politics/trumps-pledge-to-ax-the-education-department-can-he-do-that/2024/11 Trump would need approval from Congress to dismantle the Education Department or change federal education policy. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-pledge-to-ax-the-education-department-can-he-do-that/2024/11 /teaching-learning/democrats-and-republicans-agree-teacher-prep-needs-to-change-but-how/2024/09 Teacher-prep programs "have been designed essentially to mass-produce identical educators," a dean said at a congressional hearing. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:55:40 GMT /teaching-learning/democrats-and-republicans-agree-teacher-prep-needs-to-change-but-how/2024/09 /teaching-learning/as-students-sought-fafsa-help-4-million-calls-went-unanswered/2024/09 A new probe from Congress' investigative arm details what led to the failed rollout of a new federal financial aid form. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:08:10 GMT /teaching-learning/as-students-sought-fafsa-help-4-million-calls-went-unanswered/2024/09 /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 At a congressional roundtable, school leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:07:10 GMT /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 /policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 Most ambitious private school choice policies have happened at the state level. How would it take shape at the federal level? Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:32:40 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:10:06 GMT /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 /policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 Harris is the frontrunner for the top of the ticket. A look at her record on K-12, along with those of other Democratic contenders. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:04:13 GMT /policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 /policy-politics/trumps-vp-pick-what-we-know-about-j-d-vances-record-on-education/2024/07 Two days after a gunman tried to assassinate him, former President Donald Trump announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:18:25 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-vp-pick-what-we-know-about-j-d-vances-record-on-education/2024/07 /leadership/why-this-k-12-leader-was-incredulous-when-congress-asked-him-to-testify/2024/07 New York City schools Chancellor David Banks' blunt take on appearing before Congress and leading schools in divisive times. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:33:35 GMT /leadership/why-this-k-12-leader-was-incredulous-when-congress-asked-him-to-testify/2024/07 /teaching-learning/teachers-to-congress-we-shouldnt-have-to-work-second-jobs/2024/06 Teachers at a Senate hearing called for a pay boost while Republicans questioned whether it should be a federal priority. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:07:31 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-to-congress-we-shouldnt-have-to-work-second-jobs/2024/06 /policy-politics/classroom-tech-outpaces-research-why-thats-a-problem/2024/06 Experts call for better alignment between research and the classroom in Capitol Hill discussions. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:15:48 GMT /policy-politics/classroom-tech-outpaces-research-why-thats-a-problem/2024/06 /policy-politics/a-more-complete-picture-of-immigrations-impact-on-u-s-public-schools/2024/06 House Republicans say a migrant influx has caused "chaos" in K-12 schools. The reality is more complicated. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:53:08 GMT /policy-politics/a-more-complete-picture-of-immigrations-impact-on-u-s-public-schools/2024/06 /technology/a-bipartisan-bill-aims-to-boost-ai-education-for-k-12-teachers/2024/05 A new bill would create a grant program at the National Science Foundation focused on AI and K-12 schools. Tue, 28 May 2024 18:44:18 GMT /technology/a-bipartisan-bill-aims-to-boost-ai-education-for-k-12-teachers/2024/05 /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 Three school district leaders said they're committed to rooting out antisemitism during a hearing in Congress. Wed, 08 May 2024 21:09:09 GMT /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 FAFSA, rising antisemitism, and Title IX dominated questioning at a U.S. House hearing with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Tue, 07 May 2024 21:23:10 GMT /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 High school students have joined walkouts, while charges of antisemitism in three districts will be the focus of a House hearing this week. Mon, 06 May 2024 22:15:15 GMT /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:24:22 GMT /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 /policy-politics/opinion-reading-scores-have-plunged-since-the-pandemic-what-this-senator-wants-to-do-about-that/2024/03 The ranking Republican senator on the education committee wants to hear from educators and families about making improvements. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-reading-scores-have-plunged-since-the-pandemic-what-this-senator-wants-to-do-about-that/2024/03 /technology/if-tiktok-gets-banned-will-it-solve-schools-social-media-drama/2024/03 Educators predict students would simply turn their attention to a different platform. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:02:06 GMT /technology/if-tiktok-gets-banned-will-it-solve-schools-social-media-drama/2024/03 /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 Senators want to give districts more time to spend COVID relief funds for students experiencing homelessness. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:10:26 GMT /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 /teaching-learning/a-career-prep-bill-gets-bipartisan-support-in-the-senate-whats-in-it/2024/02 New federal legislation would authorize state grants to bolster dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and other forms of on-the-job training. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:39:29 GMT /teaching-learning/a-career-prep-bill-gets-bipartisan-support-in-the-senate-whats-in-it/2024/02 /technology/what-a-proposed-ban-on-ai-assisted-deep-fakes-would-mean-for-cyberbullying/2024/01 Students who create AI-generated, intimate images of their classmates would be breaking federal law, if a new bill is enacted. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:42:04 GMT /technology/what-a-proposed-ban-on-ai-assisted-deep-fakes-would-mean-for-cyberbullying/2024/01 /technology/bipartisan-bill-in-congress-seeks-to-help-schools-teach-ai-literacy/2023/12 The technology is increasingly critical to many fields, but too few Americans comprehend its power and potential pitfalls, lawmakers say. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:34:40 GMT /technology/bipartisan-bill-in-congress-seeks-to-help-schools-teach-ai-literacy/2023/12