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Education news, analysis, and opinion about federal education policies and federal officials.
Federal Opinion We Need Better Data to Understand What Happens to Students After High SchoolHere are the two things we need before we can answer how well we’re preparing students.
Federal Opinion How the Institute of Education Sciences Could Better Serve Schools“It’s been all over the place,” explains the scholar tasked with reimagining IES.
Federal Senate Days Are Numbered for Top Republican Charged With Ed. Dept. OversightSen. Bill Cassidy was vying for a third term in the Senate but lost his primary over the weekend.
Federal Opinion Trump's K-12 Leader: Let’s Improve Assessment Without Sacrificing AccountabilityThe Ed. Dept. is shrinking the federal footprint but raising academic expectations, says Kirsten Baesler.
Federal 'Creative' or 'Illegal?' Congress Debates Trump's Dismantling of Education Dept.Republicans praised Linda McMahon for shrinking the federal K-12 footprint. Democrats raised concerns.
Federal Democrats Challenge Plan to Dismantle Office for English LearnersThe Education Department notified Congress in February of its plans to dismantle OELA.
Federal Trump Brings the Presidential Physical Fitness Award Back, Reviving Annual TestTrump is bringing back a competitive fitness test that was a public-school fixture for decades.
Federal Trump Admin. Doesn't Deem Education Degrees 'Professional' in Student Loan RuleThe regulation confirms new limits on graduate student borrowing under Trump's major policy bill.
Federal McMahon Still Wants to Relocate Special Ed.—And Other Budget Hearing TakeawaysThe education secretary also told skeptical lawmakers that Ed. Dept. program transfers are working.
Federal Part-Time Tutor, Game Developer Charged With Attempted Assassination of TrumpCole Tomas Allen apologized to friends and former students, according to a criminal complaint.
Federal Man Accused of Firing Weapon at Event With Trump Has Background as Tutor and ProgrammerSocial media posts said the individual has worked for company that has provided test-prep and academic support.
Federal A Federal School Cellphone Policy? Big Barriers Stand in the WayOther countries have nationwide restrictions, but in the U.S., states and districts have set the agenda.
Federal Ed. Dept. Moves to Shutter Its Office for English LearnersOfficials plan to move all federal English-learner programs and duties out of a standalone office.
Federal Tracker See Which Ed. Dept. Programs Are Moving to New Agencies: A TrackerK-12 and higher education programs are heading to new agencies as part of Trump administration downsizing.
Federal Meet the Trump Cabinet Secretaries Taking Over Ed. Dept. ProgramsThe U.S. Department of Education is shifting more than 100 programs to other federal agencies.
