/personnel Personnel en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ 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 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/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/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 /teaching-learning/teach-for-americas-ceo-is-stepping-down-whats-next-for-the-organization/2024/01 Elisa Villanueva Beard reflects on her journey leading the organization through several periods of change. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:16:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teach-for-americas-ceo-is-stepping-down-whats-next-for-the-organization/2024/01 /policy-politics/biden-has-tapped-an-education-researcher-for-economic-adviser-here-are-6-of-his-findings/2023/08 Kirabo Jackson is known for his work on teacher effectiveness and social-emotional learning, among other topics. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:55:29 GMT /policy-politics/biden-has-tapped-an-education-researcher-for-economic-adviser-here-are-6-of-his-findings/2023/08 /policy-politics/senate-confirms-catherine-lhamon-to-civil-rights-post-kamala-harris-casts-decisive-vote/2021/10 Joe Biden's controversial pick to lead the Education Department's office for civil rights held that job in the Obama administration. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:47:40 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-catherine-lhamon-to-civil-rights-post-kamala-harris-casts-decisive-vote/2021/10 /policy-politics/senators-grill-civil-rights-nominee-on-transgender-students-sexual-assault-investigations/2021/07 If confirmed as assistant secretary for civil rights, Catherine Lhamon will handle some of the Education Department's most sensitive issues. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:06:19 GMT /policy-politics/senators-grill-civil-rights-nominee-on-transgender-students-sexual-assault-investigations/2021/07 /policy-politics/biden-pick-for-education-civil-rights-office-has-history-with-racial-equity-lgbtq-issues/2021/05 Biden selected Catherine Lhamon to lead the Education Department's civil rights work, a role she also held in the Obama administration. Thu, 13 May 2021 16:11:38 GMT /policy-politics/biden-pick-for-education-civil-rights-office-has-history-with-racial-equity-lgbtq-issues/2021/05 /policy-politics/biden-taps-ex-obama-aide-roberto-rodriguez-for-key-education-department-job/2021/04 Rodriguez served as a top education staffer to President Barack Obama and currently leads a teacher-advocacy organization. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:18:47 GMT /policy-politics/biden-taps-ex-obama-aide-roberto-rodriguez-for-key-education-department-job/2021/04 /policy-politics/senators-press-deputy-education-secretary-nominee-on-school-closures-lost-learning-time/2021/03 If confirmed, San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten would be the Education Department's number two as it urges in-person learning. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:47:39 GMT /policy-politics/senators-press-deputy-education-secretary-nominee-on-school-closures-lost-learning-time/2021/03 /policy-politics/bidens-pick-for-deputy-education-secretary-faces-criticism-over-charter-school-views/2021/03 San Diego Superintendent Cindy Marten has been met with both support from educators and concern from some charter school supporters. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:46:49 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-pick-for-deputy-education-secretary-faces-criticism-over-charter-school-views/2021/03 /policy-politics/senate-confirms-miguel-cardona-as-education-secretary/2021/03 The former Connecticut education commissioner got his start as an elementary school teacher and was a principal and school administrator. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:13:23 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-miguel-cardona-as-education-secretary/2021/03 /policy-politics/new-biden-education-staffers-arrive-via-gates-foundation-k-12-reform-group-sen-sanders/2021/02 The latest round of appointees to the Education Department includes some policy insiders, but there's no single trend or direction so far. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:33:44 GMT /policy-politics/new-biden-education-staffers-arrive-via-gates-foundation-k-12-reform-group-sen-sanders/2021/02 /policy-politics/six-things-to-watch-for-at-miguel-cardonas-confirmation-hearing-for-education-secretary/2021/02 Here are some issues that may come up as a Senate committee questions President Joe Biden's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:09:35 GMT /policy-politics/six-things-to-watch-for-at-miguel-cardonas-confirmation-hearing-for-education-secretary/2021/02 /policy-politics/early-education-department-appointees-have-links-to-jill-biden-teachers-unions/2021/01 President Joe Biden's 12 appointments have links to the players who could exert the most influence on the new administration's K-12 policy. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:00:04 GMT /policy-politics/early-education-department-appointees-have-links-to-jill-biden-teachers-unions/2021/01 /policy-politics/biden-picks-san-diego-superintendent-for-deputy-education-secretary/2021/01 San Diego Superintendent Cindy Marten was a classroom teacher for 17 years before she became a school and district administrator. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:56:49 GMT /policy-politics/biden-picks-san-diego-superintendent-for-deputy-education-secretary/2021/01 /policy-politics/obama-education-staff-involved-in-race-to-the-top-civil-rights-join-bidens-white-house/2021/01 Both Catherine Lhamon and Carmel Martin will serve on President-elect Joe Biden's Domestic Policy Council. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:59:25 GMT /policy-politics/obama-education-staff-involved-in-race-to-the-top-civil-rights-join-bidens-white-house/2021/01 /policy-politics/bidens-education-transition-team-heavy-on-obama-officials-and-union-staff/2020/11 The education team that will guide the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations includes many alumni from the Obama Education Department. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:01:36 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-education-transition-team-heavy-on-obama-officials-and-union-staff/2020/11 /policy-politics/devos-appoints-new-director-for-english-learner-office/2020/05 The selection of Lorena Orozco McElwain as director of the office of English language acquisition shakes up a long-standing tradition. Wed, 13 May 2020 20:25:33 GMT /policy-politics/devos-appoints-new-director-for-english-learner-office/2020/05 /leadership/the-ed-dept-s-been-pared-back-heres-what-that-means-for-states/2019/02 The main federal office overseeing K-12 education lost nearly 14 percent of its staff between the end of the Obama administration and the midpoint of the Trump administration. States are weighing the impact. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:05:53 GMT /leadership/the-ed-dept-s-been-pared-back-heres-what-that-means-for-states/2019/02 /policy-politics/betsy-devos-gets-a-new-chief-of-staff/2018/10 Nate Bailey, who has been serving as DeVos' communications chief, will take over for Josh Venable. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:41:26 GMT /policy-politics/betsy-devos-gets-a-new-chief-of-staff/2018/10 /leadership/nominee-to-lead-civil-rights-work-under-betsy-devos-confirmed-by-senate/2018/06 Kenneth L. Marcus was tapped to serve as the top civil rights official at the Education Department back in October. In fact, Marcus has basically held the job before. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:21:49 GMT /leadership/nominee-to-lead-civil-rights-work-under-betsy-devos-confirmed-by-senate/2018/06 /policy-politics/senate-confirms-trump-nominee-for-deputy-secretary-under-betsy-devos/2018/05 Senators confirmed Mick Zais, the former state schools chief for South Carolina and a retired Army brigadier general, by a 50-48 vote on Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2018 22:41:56 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-trump-nominee-for-deputy-secretary-under-betsy-devos/2018/05 /policy-politics/trumps-education-department-picks-get-senate-committee-approval/2018/01 Jim Blew, Kenneth L. Marcus, and Mick Zais got the OK from the Senate education committee for positions under Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:04:52 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-education-department-picks-get-senate-committee-approval/2018/01 /teaching-learning/senate-sets-hearing-date-for-nominee-to-federal-special-education-post/2017/11 Johnny Collett, the Trump administration's pick for assistant secretary for the office of special education and rehabilitative services, has been getting a warm reception so far from disability advocates. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:19:00 GMT /teaching-learning/senate-sets-hearing-date-for-nominee-to-federal-special-education-post/2017/11 /policy-politics/heres-what-to-watch-as-key-trump-ed-dept-nominees-face-senators/2017/11 Lawmakers will get the chance to question Mick Zais, the nominee for deputy secretary of education, and Jim Blew, the pick for head of planning, evaluation, and policy analysis. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:41:03 GMT /policy-politics/heres-what-to-watch-as-key-trump-ed-dept-nominees-face-senators/2017/11