/policy-politics/federal Federal 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/why-cant-we-leave-no-child-left-behind-behind/2025/01 The law and its contours are stuck in our collective memory. What does that say about how we understand K-12 policy? Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:42:08 GMT /policy-politics/why-cant-we-leave-no-child-left-behind-behind/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/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/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/a-divided-electorate-agrees-on-one-thing-education-didnt-get-enough-airtime/2025/01 A newly released poll finds voters wanted to hear more. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:52:16 GMT /policy-politics/a-divided-electorate-agrees-on-one-thing-education-didnt-get-enough-airtime/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 /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/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/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/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/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-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/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/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-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/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/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/jimmy-carter-and-education-highlights-of-a-long-record-on-school-policy/2024/12 The 39th president oversaw the creation of the U.S. Department of Education. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:10:32 GMT /policy-politics/jimmy-carter-and-education-highlights-of-a-long-record-on-school-policy/2024/12 /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 /policy-politics/will-rfk-jr-reheat-the-school-lunch-wars/2024/12 Trump's ally has said he wants to remove processed foods from school meals. That's not as easy as it sounds. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:43:25 GMT /policy-politics/will-rfk-jr-reheat-the-school-lunch-wars/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