Policy & Politics
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Federal
Trump's 3rd Week: Restrictions on Trans Athletes and Moves to Gut the Ed. Dept.
In his third week, the president continued his foray into education, gearing up to shrink the U.S. Department of Education.
Federal
Trump Threatens Funds to Schools That Let Trans Athletes Compete on Girls' Teams
The sweeping order is a reversal from the Biden administration, and continues efforts from Trump to roll back protections for transgender youth and adults.
Education Funding
Dozens of Head Start Programs Still Aren't Receiving Promised Federal Funds
Some providers of pre-K and child care have waited more than a week for federal reimbursements that typically arrive in 24 hours.
Federal
Educators Reeling as Trump Takes 'Sledgehammer' to Education Department Contracts
Research projects and services came to a sudden standstill as Trump abruptly revoked nearly $900 million in Education Department contracts.
Law & Courts
What Trump鈥檚 Trans Athlete Ban Means for Schools and States
Some athletic groups responded quickly to the executive order on transgender participation in athletics, while lawsuits are expected.
Federal
Trump Admin. Suddenly Cancels Dozens of Education Department Contracts
The Trump administration abruptly terminated dozens of contracts financed by the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education.
Federal
Linda McMahon Will Make Her Case to Lead Ed. Dept. as Trump Tries to Shrink It
The wrestling mogul Trump has selected to serve as education secretary will likely have to answer for moves the president has already made.
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- Federal Can Trump Ax the Education Department Without Congress?Trump has been flexing his power through executive orders, and there's the potential for one targeting the Education Department.Federal Top House Lawmaker Supports Trump's Bid to 'Depower' Education DepartmentThe House education committee chairman believes "even the best-meaning bureaucrat" can't understand what's happening in local schools.Policy & Politics Opinion How Blind Partisanship Harms SchoolingNo one political party enjoys a monopoly on truth, good intentions, or rightnessFederal Title IX, School Choice, 鈥業ndoctrination鈥欌擧ow Trump Took on Schools in Week 2It was a week in which the newly inaugurated president began wholeheartedly to act on his agenda for schools.Federal Then & Now Why Can't We Leave No Child Left Behind ... Behind?The law and its contours are stuck in our collective memory. What does that say about how we understand K-12 policy?Federal What's in Trump's New Executive Orders on Indoctrination and School ChoiceThe White House has no authority over curriculum, and no ability to unilaterally pull back federal dollars, but Trump is toeing the line.
Reading & Literacy
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- Federal Trump Threatens School Funding Cuts in Effort to End 'Radical Indoctrination'An executive order from the president marks an effort from the White House to influence what schools teach.School Choice & Charters Trump's Order Kicks Off His Efforts to Expand Private School ChoiceTrump is directing several federal agencies to look into expanding school choice offerings鈥攁 push that continues from his first term.Education Funding Trump Spending Freeze Hits Roadblocks: How Schools Are Coping With ChaosThe Trump administration appeared to halt the planned funding freeze, but district leaders remain cautious.Education Funding Trump鈥檚 Federal Funding Freeze Was Blocked. But Confusion Among Schools RemainsThe order sent school districts and others scrambling to determine which federal funds for schools could be stopped.States Oklahoma Takes Step to Require Parents to Provide Schools Proof of CitizenshipLeaders in at least three states have made efforts to collect data on undocumented students, or outright ban them.School Choice & Charters Opinion Teachers Might Embrace Private School Choice. Here's WhySchool choice is often discussed in terms of student impact. But what's in it for teachers?
Industry insiders offer advice for providers on how they help school district clients weather uncertainty over funding and policy.
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Rob Waldron, who is leaving his role at the curriculum company, talks about how his organization withstood change in the sector and grew.
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