/department-of-education Department of Education 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/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 It was a week in which the newly inaugurated president began wholeheartedly to act on his agenda for schools. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:44:20 GMT /policy-politics/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 /policy-politics/how-the-k-12-world-is-reacting-to-trumps-pick-for-the-ed-dept-s-no-2-job/2025/01 While Linda McMahon brings a business background, Penny Schwinn brings a long resume in education. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:59:29 GMT /policy-politics/how-the-k-12-world-is-reacting-to-trumps-pick-for-the-ed-dept-s-no-2-job/2025/01 /policy-politics/here-are-trumps-first-week-actions-that-could-affect-schools/2025/01 There's been a lot to keep track of during Trump's first week back in the White House. Here's how it all could affect schools. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:31:00 GMT /policy-politics/here-are-trumps-first-week-actions-that-could-affect-schools/2025/01 /policy-politics/most-voters-reject-trumps-push-to-cut-u-s-education-department-poll-finds/2025/01 Career-connected learning has broad support from voters across the political spectrum, according to the survey. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:26:17 GMT /policy-politics/most-voters-reject-trumps-push-to-cut-u-s-education-department-poll-finds/2025/01 /policy-politics/what-3-former-education-secretaries-think-of-their-old-departments-future/2025/01 Though President Donald Trump’s first-term proposal to end the agency didn't materialize, he renewed the campaign promise last year. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:18:50 GMT /policy-politics/what-3-former-education-secretaries-think-of-their-old-departments-future/2025/01 /policy-politics/what-will-trumps-orders-for-federal-workers-do-to-the-education-department/2025/01 Some of the president's first-day orders kick-start actions he could take to weaken the Education Department. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:39:31 GMT /policy-politics/what-will-trumps-orders-for-federal-workers-do-to-the-education-department/2025/01 /policy-politics/trump-names-acting-education-secretary-ahead-of-linda-mcmahons-confirmation/2025/01 Denise Carter will fill the role until President Donald Trump's pick, Linda McMahon, is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:51:55 GMT /policy-politics/trump-names-acting-education-secretary-ahead-of-linda-mcmahons-confirmation/2025/01 /policy-politics/trump-names-experienced-educator-as-his-pick-for-deputy-education-secretary/2025/01 Penny Schwinn, a former teacher and state schools chief, is an advocate for school choice and evidence-based reading practices. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:14:09 GMT /policy-politics/trump-names-experienced-educator-as-his-pick-for-deputy-education-secretary/2025/01 /policy-politics/as-biden-leaves-office-what-will-his-education-legacy-be/2025/01 Biden's term was marked by unprecedented funding for schools, but no aggressive policy agenda. Did his administration do enough? Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:18:32 GMT /policy-politics/as-biden-leaves-office-what-will-his-education-legacy-be/2025/01 /policy-politics/opinion-betsy-devos-has-advice-for-the-next-secretary-of-education/2025/01 In an interview, Trump's first education secretary shares hard-won lessons from her tenure. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-betsy-devos-has-advice-for-the-next-secretary-of-education/2025/01 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-to-expand-protections-of-trans-students-struck-down/2025/01 The Title IX rule improperly expands sex-discrimination protection to gender identity, the judge ruled. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:22:07 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-to-expand-protections-of-trans-students-struck-down/2025/01 /teaching-learning/biden-administration-scraps-medicaid-change-for-special-ed-services/2025/01 The proposal aimed to streamline how schools bill Medicaid for the mental health and medical services they provide to students. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:49:33 GMT /teaching-learning/biden-administration-scraps-medicaid-change-for-special-ed-services/2025/01 /policy-politics/jimmy-carters-education-legacy-stretched-from-the-school-board-to-the-white-house/2024/12 The 39th president helped create the U.S. Department of Education. He had also been a school board member and an education-minded governor. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:58:03 GMT /policy-politics/jimmy-carters-education-legacy-stretched-from-the-school-board-to-the-white-house/2024/12 /teaching-learning/whats-ahead-for-the-5-3-million-english-learners-in-our-schools/2024/12 If English learners do well, the whole nation will, says the outgoing director of the federal office of English language acquisition. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:04:36 GMT /teaching-learning/whats-ahead-for-the-5-3-million-english-learners-in-our-schools/2024/12 /policy-politics/3-ways-trump-can-weaken-the-education-department-without-eliminating-it/2024/12 Trump's team can seek to whittle down the department's workforce, scrap guidance documents, and close offices. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:59:32 GMT /policy-politics/3-ways-trump-can-weaken-the-education-department-without-eliminating-it/2024/12 /policy-politics/how-trump-can-hobble-the-education-department-without-abolishing-it/2024/12 There is plenty the incoming administration can do to kneecap the main federal agency responsible for K-12 schools. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:35:51 GMT /policy-politics/how-trump-can-hobble-the-education-department-without-abolishing-it/2024/12 /policy-politics/opinion-closing-the-education-department-is-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem/2024/12 There’s a bill in Congress seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. What do its supporters really want? Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:34:46 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-closing-the-education-department-is-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem/2024/12 /policy-politics/opinion-education-is-not-entertainment-what-this-educator-wants-linda-mcmahon-to-know/2024/12 Her experience leading a pro wrestling organization could be both an asset and a liability Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:19:34 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-education-is-not-entertainment-what-this-educator-wants-linda-mcmahon-to-know/2024/12 /policy-politics/opinion-no-the-u-s-ed-dept-wont-be-abolished-but-heres-whats-likely-to-happen-instead/2024/12 There are plenty of big changes ahead that could catch educators, advocates, and others by surprise. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-no-the-u-s-ed-dept-wont-be-abolished-but-heres-whats-likely-to-happen-instead/2024/12 /policy-politics/5-trump-education-priorities-for-a-second-term/2024/12 With key players appointed to their cabinet positions, the scaffolding for President-elect Donald Trump's second term is taking shape. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:07:16 GMT /policy-politics/5-trump-education-priorities-for-a-second-term/2024/12 /technology/ed-dept-recommends-these-3-principles-to-develop-school-cellphone-policies/2024/12 Cellphone policies should be developed in consultation with students, teachers, and parents, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:54:30 GMT /technology/ed-dept-recommends-these-3-principles-to-develop-school-cellphone-policies/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 /technology/need-guidance-on-how-to-avoid-ai-pitfalls-new-resources-aim-to-help-schools/2024/11 The U.S. Department of Education has released new resources for schools on AI that include recommendations on some thorny issues. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:38:18 GMT /technology/need-guidance-on-how-to-avoid-ai-pitfalls-new-resources-aim-to-help-schools/2024/11 /teaching-learning/how-special-education-might-change-under-trump-5-takeaways/2024/11 Less funding and more administrative chaos could be on the horizon—but basic building blocks like IDEA appear likely to remain. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:09:35 GMT /teaching-learning/how-special-education-might-change-under-trump-5-takeaways/2024/11 /policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-5-things-to-know-about-trumps-choice-for-education-secretary/2024/11 President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former pro-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon to lead the education department. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:22:04 GMT /policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-5-things-to-know-about-trumps-choice-for-education-secretary/2024/11 /policy-politics/the-k-12-world-reacts-to-linda-mcmahon-trumps-choice-for-education-secretary/2024/11 Some question her lack of experience in education, while supporters say her business background is a major asset. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:24:08 GMT /policy-politics/the-k-12-world-reacts-to-linda-mcmahon-trumps-choice-for-education-secretary/2024/11 /policy-politics/5-things-to-know-about-linda-mcmahon-trumps-pick-for-education-secretary/2024/11 President-elect Donald Trump’s selection, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment has long spoken favorably about school choice. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:41:13 GMT /policy-politics/5-things-to-know-about-linda-mcmahon-trumps-pick-for-education-secretary/2024/11 /policy-politics/trumps-education-secretary-pick-is-linda-mcmahon-former-wwe-ceo/2024/11 McMahon led the Small Business Administration in Trump's first term and is co-chair of the president-elect's transition team. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:23:13 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-education-secretary-pick-is-linda-mcmahon-former-wwe-ceo/2024/11 /teaching-learning/how-trumps-policies-could-affect-special-education/2024/11 The new administration's stance on special education isn't yet clear—but efforts to revamp federal policy could have ripple effects. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:03:44 GMT /teaching-learning/how-trumps-policies-could-affect-special-education/2024/11