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School Climate & Safety Opinion Dear Betsy DeVos, Don't Bring Back Discrimination in School Discipline
As the Trump administration considers repealing school disciplinary guidance, the heads of two Obama-era offices of civil rights fire back.
Vanita Gupta & Catherine E. Lhamon, March 27, 2018
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4 min read
Federal President Trump Signs Spending Bill That Includes Billions More for Education
President Donald Trump signed into law spending legislation that provides a significant funding increase for the U.S. Department of Education.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 23, 2018
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7 min read
Budget & Finance Federal Spending Bill Would Boost Education Aid, Reject Trump Choice Push
The omnibus spending bill rejects the Trump administration's request to eliminate funding for educator development and after-school programs. It rejects virtually all of the administration's school choice proposals.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 21, 2018
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6 min read
Ryan Petty, left, of Parkland, Fla., whose 14-year-old daughter, Alaina, was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, hugs Katherine Posada, a teacher at the school, after they testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Ryan Petty, left, of Parkland, Fla., whose 14-year-old daughter, Alaina, was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, hugs Katherine Posada, a teacher at the school, after they testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
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School Climate & Safety Federal Response to Fla. Shooting Starts to Take Shape
Legislation on school safety is bubbling in the Republican-controlled Congress, though new gun restrictions don't appear to be in the cards.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 20, 2018
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5 min read
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 22.
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 22.
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Federal DeVos Eyeing School Choice as Option for Military Families
The Trump administration may turn its school choice focus to a group of students the federal government has a special responsibility for: military-connected kids.
Alyson Klein, March 6, 2018
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4 min read
Federal Trump Pushes to 'Harden' Schools Against Mass Shooters in Meeting With Lawmakers
President Donald Trump again lobbied for increased school security measures, including armed staff, in a meeting with congressional lawmakers from both parties on Wednesday.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 28, 2018
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3 min read
Federal 12 Reasons Why Trump's Call to Arm Teachers Could Be a Minefield for Schools
Although some states already allow educators to carry firearms at school, there are a host of issues for policymakers who might want to take up President Donald Trump on his push to arm teachers.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 28, 2018
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12 min read
Federal Several Ed. Dept. Offices Target of Reorganization
The moves underway by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration and aim to "do more with less," an official said.
Alyson Klein, February 27, 2018
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3 min read
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Federal Opinion What Should Betsy DeVos Prioritize?
Margaret Spellings, Marilyn Anderson Rhames, and others discuss how the controversial secretary of education should set her agenda as she looks ahead.
February 27, 2018
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15 min read
Federal Budget Plan Would Slash Ed. Dept. Spending, Boost School Choice
President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2019 proposal would eliminate a few big-ticket K-12 programs and streamline others, while increasing money for public and private school choice.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 27, 2018
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3 min read
Federal Trump on Parkland Shooter: 'A Teacher Would Have Shot the Hell Out of Him'
President Donald Trump repeated his proposal to arm well-trained school staff to intervene in the event of a mass school shooting, earning roaring applause in a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Alyson Klein, February 23, 2018
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3 min read
Federal Trump Suggests Bonuses for Teachers Trained to Use Guns During a School Shooting
President Donald Trump also wants to make federal money available to provide school staff with "additional training" to use firearms properly.
Alyson Klein, February 22, 2018
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4 min read
Federal Trump: Nation Should Consider Arming Teachers to Prevent School Shootings
President Donald Trump's comments came at a White House meeting where he heard the heartbreaking stories of school shooting survivors and of parents who have lost children in school massacres.
Alyson Klein, February 21, 2018
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5 min read
Federal Trump Urges Focus on Mental Health After School Shootings, Offers No Specifics
In a televised address, President Donald Trump said he would work with state and local leaders to "tackle the difficult issue of mental health" after Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Florida school.
Alyson Klein & Andrew Ujifusa, February 15, 2018
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7 min read
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