/donald-j-trump Donald J. Trump 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/opinion-how-blind-partisanship-harms-schooling/2025/02 No one political party enjoys a monopoly on truth, good intentions, or rightness Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-blind-partisanship-harms-schooling/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/whats-in-trumps-new-executive-orders-on-indoctrination-and-school-choice/2025/01 The White House has no authority over curriculum, and no ability to unilaterally pull back federal dollars, but Trump is toeing the line. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:45:27 GMT /policy-politics/whats-in-trumps-new-executive-orders-on-indoctrination-and-school-choice/2025/01 /policy-politics/trump-threatens-school-funding-cuts-in-effort-to-end-radical-indoctrination/2025/01 An executive order from the president marks an effort from the White House to influence what schools teach. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:19:25 GMT /policy-politics/trump-threatens-school-funding-cuts-in-effort-to-end-radical-indoctrination/2025/01 /policy-politics/trumps-order-kicks-off-his-efforts-to-expand-private-school-choice/2025/01 Trump is directing several federal agencies to look into expanding school choice offerings—a push that continues from his first term. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:50:41 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-order-kicks-off-his-efforts-to-expand-private-school-choice/2025/01 /policy-politics/trump-spending-freeze-hits-roadblocks-how-schools-are-coping-with-chaos/2025/01 The Trump administration appeared to halt the planned funding freeze, but district leaders remain cautious. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:56:00 GMT /policy-politics/trump-spending-freeze-hits-roadblocks-how-schools-are-coping-with-chaos/2025/01 /teaching-learning/opinion-trumps-executive-orders-are-coming-fast-heres-what-teachers-can-do/2025/01 Here are steps teachers can take to help students in the face of the president's executive orders. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:12:55 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-trumps-executive-orders-are-coming-fast-heres-what-teachers-can-do/2025/01 /policy-politics/trumps-federal-funding-freeze-was-blocked-but-confusion-among-schools-remains/2025/01 The order sent school districts and others scrambling to determine which federal funds for schools could be stopped. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:54:39 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-federal-funding-freeze-was-blocked-but-confusion-among-schools-remains/2025/01 /technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/2025/01 President Donald Trump's comments while signing an executive order raise questions about his support for kids' data privacy. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:04:57 GMT /technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/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/trump-admin-axes-newly-created-school-safety-board/2025/01 The Trump administration disbanded a board that advises agencies on school safety strategies. Members include parents of school shooting victims. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:02:12 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-axes-newly-created-school-safety-board/2025/01 /teaching-learning/opinion-10-actions-teachers-can-take-now-that-trump-is-president/2025/01 On Day 1 of his second term, Trump issued orders that could negatively affect students. Here’s how to support them. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:22:15 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-10-actions-teachers-can-take-now-that-trump-is-president/2025/01 /policy-politics/trump-admin-lifts-ban-on-immigration-arrests-at-schools/2025/01 A new change ends a policy that mostly prohibited agents from making immigration arrests at schools and other spots where children gather. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:52:35 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-lifts-ban-on-immigration-arrests-at-schools/2025/01 /policy-politics/president-trumps-early-actions-undo-biden-efforts-to-protect-lgbtq-students/2025/01 The promised action comes as Republicans have increasingly focused on limiting transgender rights. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:47:37 GMT /policy-politics/president-trumps-early-actions-undo-biden-efforts-to-protect-lgbtq-students/2025/01 /policy-politics/trump-puts-use-of-tiktok-back-in-play-what-this-means-for-educators/2025/01 The platform's future remain's murky despite Trump's executive order delaying a ban. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:34:44 GMT /policy-politics/trump-puts-use-of-tiktok-back-in-play-what-this-means-for-educators/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-returns-to-the-white-house-whats-in-store-for-schools/2025/01 With his White House return, Trump's early actions could affect schools directly, or indirectly. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:25:44 GMT /policy-politics/trump-returns-to-the-white-house-whats-in-store-for-schools/2025/01 /policy-politics/opinion-how-educators-are-thinking-about-a-second-trump-administration/2025/01 Opinions vary on what the president-elect’s proposed Cabinet picks will mean for K-12 education. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:02:25 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-educators-are-thinking-about-a-second-trump-administration/2025/01 /policy-politics/how-trumps-cabinet-picks-could-affect-k-12-schools/2025/01 Trump's Cabinet could affect everything from students' meals to schools' broadband access. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:57:42 GMT /policy-politics/how-trumps-cabinet-picks-could-affect-k-12-schools/2025/01 /policy-politics/video-whats-in-store-for-school-funding-in-the-new-trump-administration/2024/12 EdWeek reporter Mark Lieberman outlines three areas he'll be watching when it comes to school finance under a new Trump administration. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:24:02 GMT /policy-politics/video-whats-in-store-for-school-funding-in-the-new-trump-administration/2024/12 /policy-politics/will-trump-cut-climate-funds-for-schools-heres-what-could-happen/2024/12 Tax credits for energy-efficient HVAC systems and electric school buses could go away once Republicans take control of Congress. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:04:00 GMT /policy-politics/will-trump-cut-climate-funds-for-schools-heres-what-could-happen/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/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 /policy-politics/trumps-plans-would-disrupt-funding-for-schools-what-would-it-look-like/2024/11 School districts are bracing for a period of fiscal turbulence and whiplash that could strain their efforts to meet students’ complex needs. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:46:35 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-plans-would-disrupt-funding-for-schools-what-would-it-look-like/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/what-a-national-school-choice-program-under-president-trump-might-look-like/2024/11 School choice advocates—and detractors—see a second Trump term as the biggest opportunity in decades for choice at the federal level. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:03:01 GMT /policy-politics/what-a-national-school-choice-program-under-president-trump-might-look-like/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