/department-of-education Department of Education en-US 2021 (c) °ÄĂĹĹÜą·ÂŰĚł Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:04:36 GMT /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 /policy-politics/can-trump-force-schools-to-change-their-curricula/2024/11 Trump's bid to take money from schools that teach "critical race theory" or pass policies for transgender kids raises legal complexities. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:02:26 GMT /policy-politics/can-trump-force-schools-to-change-their-curricula/2024/11 /policy-politics/trumps-pledge-to-ax-the-education-department-can-he-do-that/2024/11 Trump would need approval from Congress to dismantle the Education Department or change federal education policy. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-pledge-to-ax-the-education-department-can-he-do-that/2024/11 /policy-politics/what-elon-musks-new-role-in-the-trump-administration-could-mean-for-schools/2024/11 Musk’s new role as a chief architect of Trump’s plan to slash and remake the federal government may have big implications for schools. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:16:02 GMT /policy-politics/what-elon-musks-new-role-in-the-trump-administration-could-mean-for-schools/2024/11 /policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 Federal officials found an Oklahoma district responded inconsistently to sexual-harassment claims. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:44 GMT /policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 /policy-politics/trumps-potential-picks-for-education-secretary-what-to-know/2024/11 Who could be tapped to lead an agency the president-elect has pledged to abolish? Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:50:00 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-potential-picks-for-education-secretary-what-to-know/2024/11 /policy-politics/can-trump-really-dismantle-the-department-of-education/2024/11 Republicans have long threatened to axe the U.S. Department of Education, but doing so would be complicated. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:27:25 GMT /policy-politics/can-trump-really-dismantle-the-department-of-education/2024/11 /policy-politics/trumps-push-to-expand-choice-nix-the-ed-dept-takes-on-new-momentum/2024/11 Trump’s decisive victory doused accelerant over his plans to dismantle the Education Department and expand school choice. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:07:53 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-push-to-expand-choice-nix-the-ed-dept-takes-on-new-momentum/2024/11 /policy-politics/how-trumps-second-term-will-affect-education-4-things-to-know/2024/11 Trump has spent little time discussing education, but schools could feel the impact of his administration's policymaking and enforcement. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:59:41 GMT /policy-politics/how-trumps-second-term-will-affect-education-4-things-to-know/2024/11 /policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 A federal appeals court heard arguments about whether some provisions of the Title IX regulation should be allowed to go into wider effect. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:36:44 GMT /policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 /policy-politics/trumps-k-12-record-in-his-first-term-offers-a-blueprint-for-what-could-be-next/2024/10 In his first term, Trump sought to significantly expand school choice, slash K-12 spending, and tear down the U.S. Department of Education. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:30:27 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-k-12-record-in-his-first-term-offers-a-blueprint-for-what-could-be-next/2024/10 /policy-politics/who-could-be-donald-trumps-next-education-secretary/2024/10 Trump must decide if he wants someone with a "proven track record" or a "culture warrior," says a former GOP Hill staffer. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:10:22 GMT /policy-politics/who-could-be-donald-trumps-next-education-secretary/2024/10 /policy-politics/who-could-be-kamala-harris-education-secretary/2024/10 Democrats are looking for a secretary with strong management experience, perhaps a former governor. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:20:08 GMT /policy-politics/who-could-be-kamala-harris-education-secretary/2024/10 /policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 There's a lot of talk—again—about eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what it does and how it works. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:50:04 GMT /policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 /policy-politics/opinion-project-2025s-education-lead-on-the-controversial-policy-agenda/2024/10 Here’s what the lead author of the education section in the Heritage Foundation’s proposal has to say. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:04:39 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-project-2025s-education-lead-on-the-controversial-policy-agenda/2024/10