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Every Student Succeeds Act
At Year One, DeVos Views Outsider Status as 'Asset'
In a discussion with reporters, the education secretary talked about her plans for "rethinking" schools, deregulation, implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act, what's next on school choice, and more.
Education Funding
How Would Trump's Latest Proposed School Choice Initiative Work?
Once again, the Trump administration has made expanded school choice the signature initiative in its education budget proposal. But the details in the fiscal 2019 spending blueprint deserve some clarification.
Education Funding
Trump Seeks to Cut Education Budget by 5 Percent, Expand School Choice Push
The president wants $1 billion for new public and private school choice programs, but also wants to eliminate Title II and after-school programs, in his fiscal 2019 budget pitch.
Federal
No Targeted Funding for School Construction in Trump's Infrastructure Proposal
President Donald Trump unveiled his $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan Monday, and there are no explicit resources for refurbishing, renovating, or constructing schools.
Federal
Major Education Research Programs May Be Combined in Budget, Advocates Say
The federal spending plan to be unveiled later this month is likely to combine three significant research programs.
Every Student Succeeds Act
Betsy DeVos: A One-Year Progress Report
The U.S. secretary of education faced a steep learning curve when she took office last year. See how her tenure is shaping up in key issue areas.
Federal
Scant Mention of K-12 in Trump's State of the Union Address
A nod to vocational education and a pitch to offer "Dreamers" a path to citizenship got mentions in President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress.
Federal
Where Will Trump Go Next on Choice? Watch These Three Groups of Students
The Trump administration may push school choice for children of military personnel, Native American students, and kids living in the District of Columbia.
Federal
Impact Aid Districts Hoping for Help from Trump's Infrastructure Push
No one may be more interested in the idea of a federal investment in school construction than communities where federal facilities have a large footprint.
Federal
Is It a Big Deal That Trump Barely Mentioned Education in State of the Union?
There was less attention on education in this year's speech than any similar joint address to Congress dating back to 1989, a review by the Education Week library found.
Federal
Trump Calls on Congress to Help 'Dreamers,' Bolster Borders
President Donald Trump used his first State of the Union address to call on Congress to create a path of citizenship for "Dreamers" and to provide big new funding for infrastructure, but he made almost no mention of K-12 schools.
Federal
Trump's State of the Union Address and Education: What to Watch For
School choice, immigration, career and technical education, and early-childhood are among the topics ripe for a mention as President Donald Trump speaks to a joint session of Congress.
Federal
Report: Trump's DACA Proposal Would Protect 1.8 Million 'Dreamers'
The deal, outlined by White House officials with members of Congress, could shield from deportation those currently covered by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Special Education
From Our Research Center
Racial Disparities in Special Ed.: How Widespread Is the Problem?
Fresh data show how few districts document disproportionality, even as the Trump administration looks to roll back a rule requiring more aggressive monitoring.