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U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos says she's brought a fresh set of eyes to policy issues in her first year as head of the department.
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos says she's brought a fresh set of eyes to policy issues in her first year as head of the department.
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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.
Alyson Klein, February 13, 2018
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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.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 13, 2018
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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.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 12, 2018
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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.
Alyson Klein, February 12, 2018
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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.
Sarah D. Sparks & Alyson Klein, February 6, 2018
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U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos faced a steep learning curve and the aftershocks of a fierce confirmation battle when she took the helm of the Education Department last February.
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos faced a steep learning curve and the aftershocks of a fierce confirmation battle when she took the helm of the Education Department last February.
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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.
Alyson Klein, February 6, 2018
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President Donald Trump steered clear of education specifics in his Jan. 30 address to a joint session of Congress.
President Donald Trump steered clear of education specifics in his Jan. 30 address to a joint session of Congress.
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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.
Alyson Klein, February 6, 2018
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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.
Alyson Klein, February 6, 2018
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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.
Alyson Klein, February 1, 2018
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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.
Alyson Klein, January 31, 2018
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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.
Alyson Klein, January 30, 2018
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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.
Alyson Klein, January 29, 2018
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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.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 25, 2018
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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.
Christina A. Samuels & Alex Harwin, January 24, 2018
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