/secretary-of-education Secretary of Education en-US 2021 (c) �����ܹ���̳ 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 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/heres-how-much-linda-mcmahons-foundation-has-donated-to-education-causes/2024/12 The president-elect's pick for education secretary has long given to education causes through her family foundation. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:31:28 GMT /policy-politics/heres-how-much-linda-mcmahons-foundation-has-donated-to-education-causes/2024/12 /policy-politics/whats-in-the-lawsuit-that-alleges-linda-mcmahon-failed-to-protect-children/2024/12 The lawsuit filed by former World Wrestling Entertainment workers alleges a culture of acceptance of sexual misconduct. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/whats-in-the-lawsuit-that-alleges-linda-mcmahon-failed-to-protect-children/2024/12 /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 /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/betsy-devos-advice-for-trumps-next-education-secretary/2024/11 DeVos is eager to see a second Trump administration finish what she helped start on school choice and rolling back the federal K-12 role. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:42:41 GMT /policy-politics/betsy-devos-advice-for-trumps-next-education-secretary/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/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/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/opinion-what-obamas-secretary-of-education-thinks-about-schooling-today/2024/08 Arne Duncan reflects on his legacy and the need for leadership in K-12. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-obamas-secretary-of-education-thinks-about-schooling-today/2024/08 /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 FAFSA, rising antisemitism, and Title IX dominated questioning at a U.S. House hearing with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Tue, 07 May 2024 21:23:10 GMT /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 /policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 "This is not in my opinion a smart option,” the education secretary said at an EdWeek event. Thu, 02 May 2024 23:28:58 GMT /policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 /teaching-learning/cardona-says-standardized-tests-havent-always-met-the-mark-offers-new-flexibility/2023/11 The U.S. Department of Education is seeking to reinvigorate a little-used pilot program to create new types of assessments. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:32:36 GMT /teaching-learning/cardona-says-standardized-tests-havent-always-met-the-mark-offers-new-flexibility/2023/11 /teaching-learning/heres-why-miguel-cardona-is-pushing-multilingual-education/2023/11 The education secretary outlines how the Education Department is investing in language learning. Will it work? Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:00:14 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-why-miguel-cardona-is-pushing-multilingual-education/2023/11 /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-theres-no-magic-strategy-to-help-students-get-back-on-track/2023/10 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said he's focused on supporting schools on work they're already doing to help students achieve. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:15:57 GMT /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-theres-no-magic-strategy-to-help-students-get-back-on-track/2023/10 /policy-politics/secretary-cardona-says-affirmative-action-decision-will-challenge-all-education-leaders/2023/07 The U.S. Department of Education held a summit to discuss the Supreme Court decision and said that more detailed guidance was coming soon. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:28:47 GMT /policy-politics/secretary-cardona-says-affirmative-action-decision-will-challenge-all-education-leaders/2023/07 /teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-emphasizes-importance-of-teacher-retention-diversity/2023/07 U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona spoke to Black teachers about retention and the future of the profession. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:25:03 GMT /teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-emphasizes-importance-of-teacher-retention-diversity/2023/07 /teaching-learning/teachers-are-facing-an-intentional-toxic-disrespect-secretary-cardona-says/2023/07 Teachers deserve support, not to be cast as villains for political purposes, the education secretary told the largest teachers' union. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:15:35 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-are-facing-an-intentional-toxic-disrespect-secretary-cardona-says/2023/07 /policy-politics/cardona-defends-bidens-education-budget-and-proposals-on-student-debt-and-trans-athletes/2023/05 House Republicans accused Education Secretary Miguel Cardona of indoctrinating students and causing drops in test scores. Tue, 16 May 2023 22:31:25 GMT /policy-politics/cardona-defends-bidens-education-budget-and-proposals-on-student-debt-and-trans-athletes/2023/05 /teaching-learning/teachers-need-more-than-just-pay-raises-secretary-cardona-says/2023/05 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sat down with �����ܹ���̳ to talk about the teaching profession, AI, and students' mental health. Tue, 02 May 2023 19:41:26 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-need-more-than-just-pay-raises-secretary-cardona-says/2023/05 /policy-politics/book-bans-and-divisive-concepts-laws-will-hold-u-s-students-back-secretary-cardona-says/2023/04 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona participated in a summit this week that drew international education leaders to the nation's capital. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:02:26 GMT /policy-politics/book-bans-and-divisive-concepts-laws-will-hold-u-s-students-back-secretary-cardona-says/2023/04 /teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-shows-off-dual-language-school-to-international-education-leaders/2023/04 U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Escuela Key Elementary School in Arlington, Va., to promote multilingual learning. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:06:16 GMT /teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-shows-off-dual-language-school-to-international-education-leaders/2023/04 /leadership/education-secretary-calls-for-end-to-corporal-punishment/2023/03 The practice is still allowed in 23 states, either because laws allow it, or because it's not explicitly banned. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:24:55 GMT /leadership/education-secretary-calls-for-end-to-corporal-punishment/2023/03 /policy-politics/what-the-education-secretary-said-school-leaders-should-prioritize-right-now/2023/03 Miguel Cardona, in a pair of speeches, urged K-12 leaders to lean into efforts to support student mental health and academic achievement. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:30:02 GMT /policy-politics/what-the-education-secretary-said-school-leaders-should-prioritize-right-now/2023/03 /policy-politics/supreme-court-will-decide-fate-of-student-loan-relief-what-teachers-need-to-know/2023/02 The AFT and NEA remind the justices in briefs that teachers carry significant student debt and the pandemic made things worse. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:46:11 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-will-decide-fate-of-student-loan-relief-what-teachers-need-to-know/2023/02 /policy-politics/education-secretary-standardized-tests-should-no-longer-be-a-hammer/2023/01 But states won't ease accountability requirements until federal law tells them to do so, policy experts say. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:04:27 GMT /policy-politics/education-secretary-standardized-tests-should-no-longer-be-a-hammer/2023/01