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Federal Trump Push to Steer Immigrants Away From Federal Benefits Worries Schools
An advocacy group representing school superintendents says the Trump administration proposal would place a greater and unfair burden on schools to provide health and other services.
Andrew Ujifusa, December 5, 2018
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Federal Trump Team Outlines Its STEM Education Vision
A new report calls for partnerships between schools and business to bolster work-based learning, helping students learn STEM concepts through project-based learning, and boosting digital literacy.
Alyson Klein, December 4, 2018
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U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., is poised to assume leadership of the House education committee, which could put Trump administration education officials on the hot seat, even as Republicans retain leadership in the Senate side of Congress.
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., is poised to assume leadership of the House education committee, which could put Trump administration education officials on the hot seat, even as Republicans retain leadership in the Senate side of Congress.
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Every Student Succeeds Act Buckle Up, Betsy DeVos: House Democrats Take the Helm
With newly empowered Democrats in charge of the House education committee, expect the education secretary to testify more on Capitol Hill as she and other Trump education officials go under the microscope.
Alyson Klein & Andrew Ujifusa, November 13, 2018
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7 min read
Federal Narrow Definition of Sex Could Affect Transgender Students
The Trump administration's move to narrowly define gender according to sex assigned at birth could impact transgender students and schools' policies with respect to their rights.
Evie Blad, October 30, 2018
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4 min read
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Equity & Diversity Opinion What the Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Immigrants Means for Kids
A new regulation change will affect millions of immigrant families, including U.S.-born children, write Ajay Chaudry and Hirokazu Yoshikawa.
Ajay Chaudry & Hirokazu Yoshikawa, October 17, 2018
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5 min read
Federal See the New Federal Education Budget Signed Into Law by Donald Trump
Not adjusting for inflation, the $71.5 billion budget is the largest-ever appropriation from Congress for the Education Department.
Andrew Ujifusa, October 1, 2018
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1 min read
Federal Spending Bill Boosting Education Funding Clears Congress, Heads to Trump
Education Secreary Betsy DeVos is close to knowing how much money her department has to spend next fiscal year, with a final bill now before President Donald Trump.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 26, 2018
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Brett M. Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee at his confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Brett M. Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee at his confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy.
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School Climate & Safety Supreme Court Nominee Grilled at Confirmation Hearing
School safety, religious liberty and the nation's legacy of segregation were among the topics Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh was called on to address as senators peppered the nominee for U.S. Supreme Court with questions.
Mark Walsh, September 11, 2018
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5 min read
Aimee Viana sits next to President Donald Trump as Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks during a meeting with parents and teachers last year at the White House.
Aimee Viana sits next to President Donald Trump as Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks during a meeting with parents and teachers last year at the White House.
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Federal The Controversial Couple Heading Trump's Hispanic Education Efforts
He leads the federal office for English-learners. She’s in charge of the White House initiative for Hispanic students. Who are they and what’s the fate of the efforts they oversee?
Corey Mitchell, September 4, 2018
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8 min read
In this 2015 photo, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks during a town hall meeting at North High School in Des Moines, Iowa.
In this 2015 photo, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks during a town hall meeting at North High School in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Federal Opinion Arne Duncan: Betsy DeVos Turns a Blind Eye to Injustice
The former U.S. secretary of education discusses the department’s current approach to guns in schools, transgender students, zero-tolerance discipline, and more.
Arne Duncan, September 4, 2018
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Federal Here's What DeVos and Trump Have Said About Giving Guns to Teachers
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos have taken similar, but not identical, positions on arming teachers.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 24, 2018
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6 min read
Federal Trump's Move to Pull Obama-Era Diversity Guidance for Schools Angers Democrats
Senate Democrats rebuked a move by the Trump administration to withdraw Obama-era guidance designed to encourage diversity in K-12 and higher education.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 7, 2018
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Teachers and staff of the Clifton Independent School District in Clifton, Texas, participate in a handgun training session in February 2013.
Teachers and staff of the Clifton Independent School District in Clifton, Texas, participate in a handgun training session in February 2013. 
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Federal Armed Staff Keep Rural Schools Safe When Police Are Far Away, Panel Hears
Arming some school staff provides a needed safety option for rural districts far from law enforcement, educators told the Federal School Safety Commission during an Arkansas site visit Wednesday.
Evie Blad, August 1, 2018
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5 min read
Hours after signing a reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act on July 31, President Donald Trump arrives for a rally in Tampa, Fla.
Hours after signing a reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act on July 31, President Donald Trump arrives for a rally in Tampa, Fla.
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College & Workforce Readiness Donald Trump Signs First Major Education Policy Bill of His Presidency
The Trump administration made updating the federal career and technical education law a priority, as its other plans have stalled.
Andrew Ujifusa, July 31, 2018
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3 min read
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