/kamala-harris Kamala Harris en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:55:03 GMT /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 /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/days-after-georgia-shooting-no-mention-of-safety-or-schools-in-trump-harris-debate/2024/09 The debate came less than a week after two students and two teachers were killed at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:40:46 GMT /policy-politics/days-after-georgia-shooting-no-mention-of-safety-or-schools-in-trump-harris-debate/2024/09 /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/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/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08 Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, for the No. 2 slot on the Democratic ticket. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:50:58 GMT /policy-politics/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08 /teaching-learning/afts-assembly-featured-kamala-harris-debates-on-the-israel-hamas-war-and-more/2024/07 The gathering of the nation's second-largest teachers' union in Houston came at a pivotal time in the election cycle. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:35:30 GMT /teaching-learning/afts-assembly-featured-kamala-harris-debates-on-the-israel-hamas-war-and-more/2024/07 /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:08:09 GMT /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/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/kamala-harris-rallies-teachers-god-knows-we-dont-pay-you-enough/2024/07 Harris called for student loan forgiveness and union member protections in her speech at the American Federation of Teachers' convention. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:22:48 GMT /policy-politics/kamala-harris-rallies-teachers-god-knows-we-dont-pay-you-enough/2024/07 /policy-politics/one-of-kamala-harris-first-campaign-speeches-will-be-to-teachers/2024/07 Vice President Kamala Harris will speak to the nation's second-largest teachers' union at its convention in Houston. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:02:24 GMT /policy-politics/one-of-kamala-harris-first-campaign-speeches-will-be-to-teachers/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/biden-drops-out-of-race-and-endorses-kamala-harris-to-lead-the-democratic-ticket/2024/07 The president's endorsement of Harris makes the vice president the most likely nominee for the Democrats. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:07:41 GMT /policy-politics/biden-drops-out-of-race-and-endorses-kamala-harris-to-lead-the-democratic-ticket/2024/07 /policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 Harris is the frontrunner for the top of the ticket. A look at her record on K-12, along with those of other Democratic contenders. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:04:13 GMT /policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 /teaching-learning/you-shouldnt-have-to-treat-gunshot-wounds-kamala-harris-tells-teachers/2022/07 The vice president also unveiled a new tutoring initiative and underscored the administration's goal of higher pay for teachers. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:16:09 GMT /teaching-learning/you-shouldnt-have-to-treat-gunshot-wounds-kamala-harris-tells-teachers/2022/07 /policy-politics/opinion-kamala-harris-has-a-chance-to-make-school-desegregation-a-key-issue/2020/08 The vice presidential candidate was bused to school as child. Her experience could inform national education policy, writes Jonathan E. Collins. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 23:23:54 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-kamala-harris-has-a-chance-to-make-school-desegregation-a-key-issue/2020/08 /policy-politics/joe-biden-picks-kamala-harris-for-vp-after-intense-school-desegregation-clash/2020/08 Although Harris clashed with Biden over his record on school desegregation, some of her education proposals might dovetail well with his. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:43:16 GMT /policy-politics/joe-biden-picks-kamala-harris-for-vp-after-intense-school-desegregation-clash/2020/08 /policy-politics/harris-calls-for-boost-in-education-funding-trauma-screening-civil-rights-enforcement/2019/10 California Sen. Kamala Harris has given the clearest look yet at her education priorities as a Democratic presidential candidate, in a set of policy proposals calling for boosts in federal education funding, early childhood education, and civil rights enforcement. Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:04:25 GMT /policy-politics/harris-calls-for-boost-in-education-funding-trauma-screening-civil-rights-enforcement/2019/10 /policy-politics/joe-biden-kamala-harris-clash-over-busing-segregated-schools-in-democratic-debate/2019/06 An exchange between two candidates highlighted how segregation in education could prove to be a potent issue in the Democratic 2020 primary. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 03:53:32 GMT /policy-politics/joe-biden-kamala-harris-clash-over-busing-segregated-schools-in-democratic-debate/2019/06 /teaching-learning/kamala-harris-tells-teachers-we-are-not-paying-you-your-value/2019/05 In March, the California senator and Democratic presidential candidate released a teacher pay proposal. She sought to build her support among educators at a May 6 American Federation of Teachers town hall. Tue, 07 May 2019 00:23:44 GMT /teaching-learning/kamala-harris-tells-teachers-we-are-not-paying-you-your-value/2019/05 /policy-politics/heres-how-sen-kamala-harris-wants-to-raise-teacher-pay/2019/03 Under the plan, states would work with the federal government to gradually give teachers a pay raise, with a special emphasis on high-needs schools, the Harris campaign says. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:15:49 GMT /policy-politics/heres-how-sen-kamala-harris-wants-to-raise-teacher-pay/2019/03 /policy-politics/presidential-hopeful-kamala-harris-promises-teachers-a-raise/2019/03 Presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris made her first policy pitch on the campaign trail: A new federal program to boost teacher pay. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 17:56:11 GMT /policy-politics/presidential-hopeful-kamala-harris-promises-teachers-a-raise/2019/03 /policy-politics/sen-kamala-harris-who-called-arming-teachers-ridiculous-launches-white-house-bid/2019/01 Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., who has spoken about the link between education and public safety, announced Monday that she's joining the crowded Democratic presidential field Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:37:11 GMT /policy-politics/sen-kamala-harris-who-called-arming-teachers-ridiculous-launches-white-house-bid/2019/01 /policy-politics/freshman-tim-walz-classroom-to-congress/2007/02 EdWeek's 2007 conversation with Tim Walz Tue, 27 Feb 2007 03:59:34 GMT /policy-politics/freshman-tim-walz-classroom-to-congress/2007/02