Personnel /personnel Personnel en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:59:32 GMT 3 Ways Trump Can Weaken the Education Department Without Eliminating It /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 How Trump Can Hobble the Education Department Without Abolishing It /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 Teach For America's CEO Is Stepping Down. What's Next for the Organization? /teaching-learning/teach-for-americas-ceo-is-stepping-down-whats-next-for-the-organization/2024/01 Elisa Villanueva Beard reflects on her journey leading the organization through several periods of change. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:16:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teach-for-americas-ceo-is-stepping-down-whats-next-for-the-organization/2024/01 Biden Has Tapped an Education Researcher for Economic Adviser. Here Are 6 of His Findings /policy-politics/biden-has-tapped-an-education-researcher-for-economic-adviser-here-are-6-of-his-findings/2023/08 Kirabo Jackson is known for his work on teacher effectiveness and social-emotional learning, among other topics. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:55:29 GMT /policy-politics/biden-has-tapped-an-education-researcher-for-economic-adviser-here-are-6-of-his-findings/2023/08 Senate Confirms Catherine Lhamon to Civil Rights Post; Kamala Harris Casts Decisive Vote /policy-politics/senate-confirms-catherine-lhamon-to-civil-rights-post-kamala-harris-casts-decisive-vote/2021/10 Joe Biden's controversial pick to lead the Education Department's office for civil rights held that job in the Obama administration. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:47:40 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-catherine-lhamon-to-civil-rights-post-kamala-harris-casts-decisive-vote/2021/10 Senators Grill Civil Rights Nominee on Transgender Students, Sexual Assault Investigations /policy-politics/senators-grill-civil-rights-nominee-on-transgender-students-sexual-assault-investigations/2021/07 If confirmed as assistant secretary for civil rights, Catherine Lhamon will handle some of the Education Department's most sensitive issues. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:06:19 GMT /policy-politics/senators-grill-civil-rights-nominee-on-transgender-students-sexual-assault-investigations/2021/07 Biden Pick for Education Civil Rights Office Has History With Racial Equity, LGBTQ Issues /policy-politics/biden-pick-for-education-civil-rights-office-has-history-with-racial-equity-lgbtq-issues/2021/05 Biden selected Catherine Lhamon to lead the Education Department's civil rights work, a role she also held in the Obama administration. Thu, 13 May 2021 16:11:38 GMT /policy-politics/biden-pick-for-education-civil-rights-office-has-history-with-racial-equity-lgbtq-issues/2021/05 Biden Taps Ex-Obama Aide Roberto Rodriguez for Key Education Department Job /policy-politics/biden-taps-ex-obama-aide-roberto-rodriguez-for-key-education-department-job/2021/04 Rodriguez served as a top education staffer to President Barack Obama and currently leads a teacher-advocacy organization. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:18:47 GMT /policy-politics/biden-taps-ex-obama-aide-roberto-rodriguez-for-key-education-department-job/2021/04 Senators Press Deputy Education Secretary Nominee on School Closures, Lost Learning Time /policy-politics/senators-press-deputy-education-secretary-nominee-on-school-closures-lost-learning-time/2021/03 If confirmed, San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten would be the Education Department's number two as it urges in-person learning. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:47:39 GMT /policy-politics/senators-press-deputy-education-secretary-nominee-on-school-closures-lost-learning-time/2021/03 Biden's Pick for Deputy Education Secretary Faces Criticism Over Charter School Views /policy-politics/bidens-pick-for-deputy-education-secretary-faces-criticism-over-charter-school-views/2021/03 San Diego Superintendent Cindy Marten has been met with both support from educators and concern from some charter school supporters. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:46:49 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-pick-for-deputy-education-secretary-faces-criticism-over-charter-school-views/2021/03 Senate Confirms Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary /policy-politics/senate-confirms-miguel-cardona-as-education-secretary/2021/03 The former Connecticut education commissioner got his start as an elementary school teacher and was a principal and school administrator. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:13:23 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-miguel-cardona-as-education-secretary/2021/03 New Biden Education Staffers Arrive Via Gates Foundation, K-12 Reform Group, Sen. Sanders /policy-politics/new-biden-education-staffers-arrive-via-gates-foundation-k-12-reform-group-sen-sanders/2021/02 The latest round of appointees to the Education Department includes some policy insiders, but there's no single trend or direction so far. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:33:44 GMT /policy-politics/new-biden-education-staffers-arrive-via-gates-foundation-k-12-reform-group-sen-sanders/2021/02 Six Things to Watch for at Miguel Cardona's Confirmation Hearing for Education Secretary /policy-politics/six-things-to-watch-for-at-miguel-cardonas-confirmation-hearing-for-education-secretary/2021/02 Here are some issues that may come up as a Senate committee questions President Joe Biden's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:09:35 GMT /policy-politics/six-things-to-watch-for-at-miguel-cardonas-confirmation-hearing-for-education-secretary/2021/02 Early Education Department Appointees Have Links to Jill Biden, Teachers' Unions /policy-politics/early-education-department-appointees-have-links-to-jill-biden-teachers-unions/2021/01 President Joe Biden's 12 appointments have links to the players who could exert the most influence on the new administration's K-12 policy. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:00:04 GMT /policy-politics/early-education-department-appointees-have-links-to-jill-biden-teachers-unions/2021/01 Biden Picks San Diego Superintendent for Deputy Education Secretary /policy-politics/biden-picks-san-diego-superintendent-for-deputy-education-secretary/2021/01 San Diego Superintendent Cindy Marten was a classroom teacher for 17 years before she became a school and district administrator. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:56:49 GMT /policy-politics/biden-picks-san-diego-superintendent-for-deputy-education-secretary/2021/01 Obama Education Staff Involved in Race to the Top, Civil Rights Join Biden's White House /policy-politics/obama-education-staff-involved-in-race-to-the-top-civil-rights-join-bidens-white-house/2021/01 Both Catherine Lhamon and Carmel Martin will serve on President-elect Joe Biden's Domestic Policy Council. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:59:25 GMT /policy-politics/obama-education-staff-involved-in-race-to-the-top-civil-rights-join-bidens-white-house/2021/01 Biden's Education Transition Team Heavy on Obama Officials and Union Staff /policy-politics/bidens-education-transition-team-heavy-on-obama-officials-and-union-staff/2020/11 The education team that will guide the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations includes many alumni from the Obama Education Department. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:01:36 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-education-transition-team-heavy-on-obama-officials-and-union-staff/2020/11 DeVos Appoints New Director for English-Learner Office /policy-politics/devos-appoints-new-director-for-english-learner-office/2020/05 The selection of Lorena Orozco McElwain as director of the office of English language acquisition shakes up a long-standing tradition. Wed, 13 May 2020 20:25:33 GMT /policy-politics/devos-appoints-new-director-for-english-learner-office/2020/05 The Ed. Dept.'s Been Pared Back. Here's What That Means for States /leadership/the-ed-dept-s-been-pared-back-heres-what-that-means-for-states/2019/02 The main federal office overseeing K-12 education lost nearly 14 percent of its staff between the end of the Obama administration and the midpoint of the Trump administration. States are weighing the impact. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:05:53 GMT /leadership/the-ed-dept-s-been-pared-back-heres-what-that-means-for-states/2019/02 Betsy DeVos Gets a New Chief of Staff /policy-politics/betsy-devos-gets-a-new-chief-of-staff/2018/10 Nate Bailey, who has been serving as DeVos' communications chief, will take over for Josh Venable. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:41:26 GMT /policy-politics/betsy-devos-gets-a-new-chief-of-staff/2018/10 Nominee to Lead Civil Rights Work Under Betsy DeVos Confirmed by Senate /leadership/nominee-to-lead-civil-rights-work-under-betsy-devos-confirmed-by-senate/2018/06 Kenneth L. Marcus was tapped to serve as the top civil rights official at the Education Department back in October. In fact, Marcus has basically held the job before. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:21:49 GMT /leadership/nominee-to-lead-civil-rights-work-under-betsy-devos-confirmed-by-senate/2018/06 Senate Confirms Trump Nominee for Deputy Secretary Under Betsy DeVos /policy-politics/senate-confirms-trump-nominee-for-deputy-secretary-under-betsy-devos/2018/05 Senators confirmed Mick Zais, the former state schools chief for South Carolina and a retired Army brigadier general, by a 50-48 vote on Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2018 22:41:56 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-trump-nominee-for-deputy-secretary-under-betsy-devos/2018/05 Trump's Education Department Picks Get Senate Committee Approval /policy-politics/trumps-education-department-picks-get-senate-committee-approval/2018/01 Jim Blew, Kenneth L. Marcus, and Mick Zais got the OK from the Senate education committee for positions under Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:04:52 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-education-department-picks-get-senate-committee-approval/2018/01 Senate Sets Hearing Date for Nominee to Federal Special Education Post /teaching-learning/senate-sets-hearing-date-for-nominee-to-federal-special-education-post/2017/11 Johnny Collett, the Trump administration's pick for assistant secretary for the office of special education and rehabilitative services, has been getting a warm reception so far from disability advocates. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:19:00 GMT /teaching-learning/senate-sets-hearing-date-for-nominee-to-federal-special-education-post/2017/11 Here's What to Watch as Key Trump Ed. Dept. Nominees Face Senators /policy-politics/heres-what-to-watch-as-key-trump-ed-dept-nominees-face-senators/2017/11 Lawmakers will get the chance to question Mick Zais, the nominee for deputy secretary of education, and Jim Blew, the pick for head of planning, evaluation, and policy analysis. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:41:03 GMT /policy-politics/heres-what-to-watch-as-key-trump-ed-dept-nominees-face-senators/2017/11 Comments About Muslims, Women in Science Sink Trump Education Nominee /policy-politics/comments-about-muslims-women-in-science-sink-trump-education-nominee/2017/11 Tim Kelly, the pick for assistant secretary for career and technical education, authored a personal blog that, among other things, made pointed statements about Muslims, Head Start parents, and federal efforts to recruit women into the sciences. Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:01:23 GMT /policy-politics/comments-about-muslims-women-in-science-sink-trump-education-nominee/2017/11 How Far Behind Is Trump in Staffing the Ed. Dept. Compared to Obama? /policy-politics/how-far-behind-is-trump-in-staffing-the-ed-dept-compared-to-obama/2017/10 The Trump team is really behind the eight-ball when it comes to filing top positions at the U.S. Department of Education, compared to the previous administration's pace. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:02:30 GMT /policy-politics/how-far-behind-is-trump-in-staffing-the-ed-dept-compared-to-obama/2017/10 Trump Taps Michigan Lawmaker to Head Up Career and Technical Education /policy-politics/trump-taps-michigan-lawmaker-to-head-up-career-and-technical-education/2017/10 President Donald Trump has tapped Tim Kelly, a Michigan state representative to serve as assistant secretary for career and technical education. Mon, 02 Oct 2017 15:25:53 GMT /policy-politics/trump-taps-michigan-lawmaker-to-head-up-career-and-technical-education/2017/10 Trump Taps School Choice Champion Jim Blew to Serve in Key Ed. Dept. Policy Post /policy-politics/trump-taps-school-choice-champion-jim-blew-to-serve-in-key-ed-dept-policy-post/2017/09 Jim Blew, the director of Student Success California, a 50CAN affiliate, has gotten the official White House nod to lead the office of planning, evaluation, and policy analysis at the U.S. Department of Education. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:30:58 GMT /policy-politics/trump-taps-school-choice-champion-jim-blew-to-serve-in-key-ed-dept-policy-post/2017/09 Betsy DeVos Taps Two New Top Advisers /policy-politics/betsy-devos-taps-two-new-top-advisers/2017/09 Michael Wooten, will head up the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education, at least for now. Leonard Haynes, is likely to be a postsecondary education point person. Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:59:57 GMT /policy-politics/betsy-devos-taps-two-new-top-advisers/2017/09