/federal-policy Federal Policy en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:36:44 GMT /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/oklahoma-state-chief-ryan-walters-trumps-won-the-argument-on-education/2024/10 The state schools chief's name comes up as Republicans discuss who could become education secretary in a second Trump administration. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:17:00 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-state-chief-ryan-walters-trumps-won-the-argument-on-education/2024/10 /policy-politics/why-trump-and-harris-have-barely-talked-about-schools-this-election/2024/10 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump haven't outlined many plans for K-12 schools, reflecting what's been the norm in recent contests for the White House. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:55:03 GMT /policy-politics/why-trump-and-harris-have-barely-talked-about-schools-this-election/2024/10 /leadership/many-schools-have-lead-in-their-drinking-water-what-the-feds-are-doing/2024/10 A new federal rule cracks down on lead pipes in public water systems. But that focus is unlikely to have a limited effect in schools. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:59:23 GMT /leadership/many-schools-have-lead-in-their-drinking-water-what-the-feds-are-doing/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/the-white-house-set-out-to-recruit-thousands-of-tutors-did-it-make-a-difference/2024/10 Adults stepped up, but students' needs remain high just as interventions funded by federal relief money are at risk of ending. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:17:48 GMT /policy-politics/the-white-house-set-out-to-recruit-thousands-of-tutors-did-it-make-a-difference/2024/10 /policy-politics/opinion-education-is-an-afterthought-in-this-election-thats-a-problem-for-all-of-us/2024/10 What does it say about our country if presidential candidates walk away from education policy? asks Bettina L. Love. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:52:16 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-education-is-an-afterthought-in-this-election-thats-a-problem-for-all-of-us/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 /leadership/how-did-school-discipline-get-dragged-into-the-presidential-election/2024/09 Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have different track records on racial disparities in school discipline. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:37:52 GMT /leadership/how-did-school-discipline-get-dragged-into-the-presidential-election/2024/09 /policy-politics/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-would-be-honored-to-be-trumps-education-secretary/2024/09 The conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:35:53 GMT /policy-politics/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-would-be-honored-to-be-trumps-education-secretary/2024/09 /policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 Districts have until Sept. 30 to commit their last round of federal COVID aid to particular expenses. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:28:25 GMT /policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 /policy-politics/opinion-project-2025-might-feel-new-but-its-roots-reach-back-decades/2024/09 It represents the culmination of a movement to gut public education, writes Bettina L. Love. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:21:35 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-project-2025-might-feel-new-but-its-roots-reach-back-decades/2024/09 /leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has highlighted his state's law to provide free school meals to all students as he campaigns for vice president. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:49:10 GMT /leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 /policy-politics/at-moms-for-liberty-national-summit-trump-hardly-mentions-education/2024/08 In a "fireside chat" with a co-founder of the parents' rights group, the former president didn't discuss his education policy priorities. Sat, 31 Aug 2024 02:56:40 GMT /policy-politics/at-moms-for-liberty-national-summit-trump-hardly-mentions-education/2024/08 /policy-politics/watch-5-key-education-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention/2024/08 Calls to end gun violence, Tim Walz's background as a teacher, and Project 2025 all made for key K-12 moments at the 2024 convention. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:55:29 GMT /policy-politics/watch-5-key-education-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention/2024/08 /policy-politics/where-does-kamala-harris-stand-on-education-inside-the-2024-democratic-platform/2024/08 The 2024 platform calls for universal prekindergarten, expanded career and technical education, and fully funding IDEA. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:39:12 GMT /policy-politics/where-does-kamala-harris-stand-on-education-inside-the-2024-democratic-platform/2024/08 /policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 Most ambitious private school choice policies have happened at the state level. How would it take shape at the federal level? Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:32:40 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 The FCC released a fact sheet about how the E-rate helps schools in response to a court ruling that threatens the program's funding. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:16:46 GMT /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 /policy-politics/opinion-rick-hess-project-2025-gaslight/2024/08 A school board member responds to Rick Hess' opinion essay on the Heritage Foundation's education proposal. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:02:53 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-rick-hess-project-2025-gaslight/2024/08 /policy-politics/opinion-a-teacher-in-the-white-house-what-harris-walz-could-mean-for-education/2024/08 It’s no surprise that vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz is so good at explaining things: He's a former social studies teacher. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:15:11 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-a-teacher-in-the-white-house-what-harris-walz-could-mean-for-education/2024/08 /policy-politics/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 An attorney at the Center for Law and Education proposes three K-12 ideas to recommit to the promise of public education. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:05:48 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 /teaching-learning/legally-breastfeeding-teachers-can-pump-at-work-but-can-they-really/2024/08 A recent federal law allows breastfeeding teachers the time and space to pump at work. But many schools haven't caught up. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:10:46 GMT /teaching-learning/legally-breastfeeding-teachers-can-pump-at-work-but-can-they-really/2024/08 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 A federal appeals court ruling has put the funding mechanism for the nearly 30-year-old E-rate program in legal jeopardy. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:15:45 GMT /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 /policy-politics/video-book-bans-and-gun-control-3-minutes-from-kamala-harris-speech-to-teachers/2024/07 Kamala Harris shares her vision for the future of education, and the country. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:02:11 GMT /policy-politics/video-book-bans-and-gun-control-3-minutes-from-kamala-harris-speech-to-teachers/2024/07 /policy-politics/not-just-title-ix-how-the-chevron-decision-could-affect-education-regulations/2024/07 The Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision could have an impact on Education Department rules interpreting multiple federal laws. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:08:14 GMT /policy-politics/not-just-title-ix-how-the-chevron-decision-could-affect-education-regulations/2024/07 /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 A key federal funding source for schools would disappear under the conservative policy agenda. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:59:30 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 /policy-politics/afts-randi-weingarten-on-kamala-harris-she-has-a-record-of-fighting-for-us/2024/07 The union head's call to support Kamala Harris is one sign of Democratic support coalescing around the vice president. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:33:51 GMT /policy-politics/afts-randi-weingarten-on-kamala-harris-she-has-a-record-of-fighting-for-us/2024/07 /policy-politics/two-appeals-courts-wont-block-injunctions-against-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 As the Aug. 1 date approaches for the broad new regulation to take effect, courts have blocked it in much of the country. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:21:40 GMT /policy-politics/two-appeals-courts-wont-block-injunctions-against-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07