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School choice remains a central part of the policy message from U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, but in recent appearances she also has emphasized the need for learning pathways beyond the usual post-high school route.
School choice remains a central part of the policy message from U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, but in recent appearances she also has emphasized the need for learning pathways beyond the usual post-high school route.
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College & Workforce Readiness Betsy DeVos Sounds Off on Workforce Readiness, Alternatives to College
Though school choice remains a central part of the education secretary's policy message, she has used recent appearances to emphasize the need for learning beyond the usual post-high school route.
Alyson Klein, November 28, 2017
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an election-night celebration in New York.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an election-night celebration in New York.
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Federal A One-Year Scorecard for Trump on K-12 Campaign-Trail Promises
Here's a look at how things have turned out on several key campaign pledges a year after Trump's upset presidential victory.
Alyson Klein, November 14, 2017
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Bruce Fuller, Opinion Contributor
Federal Opinion Note to Progressives: Betsy DeVos' Weakness Is Her Disregard for Evidence
Liberals out to vilify the U.S. secretary of education should remember that the school choice movement has progressive roots, writes Bruce Fuller.
Bruce Fuller, November 9, 2017
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Michigan state Rep. Tim Kelly speaks at a House GOP news conference at the Capitol in Lansing, Mich., earlier this year.
Michigan state Rep. Tim Kelly speaks at a House GOP news conference at the Capitol in Lansing, Mich., earlier this year.
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Federal Trump Nominee for Career-Tech Position Being Pulled Due to Offensive Blog Posts
Tim Kelly, the pick for assistant secretary for career and technical education, authored a personal blog that, among other things, made pointed statements about Muslims, Head Start parents, and federal efforts to recruit women into the sciences.
Alyson Klein, November 9, 2017
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Federal Comments About Muslims, Women in Science Sink Trump Education Nominee
Tim Kelly, the pick for assistant secretary for career and technical education, authored a personal blog that, among other things, made pointed statements about Muslims, Head Start parents, and federal efforts to recruit women into the sciences.
Alyson Klein, November 9, 2017
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Lance Izumi, Opinion Contributor
Federal Opinion Advice for Secretary DeVos: Remember the Trump Base
U.S. education secretary Betsy DeVos needs to better her relationship with the Right in order to advance her policy agenda, writes Lance Izumi.
Lance Izumi, November 8, 2017
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President-elect Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech during his election night rally on Nov. 9 in New York.
President-elect Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech during his election night rally on Nov. 9 in New York.
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Federal How Do Trump's K-12 Campaign Promises Hold Up a Year After His Election?
Now-President Donald Trump had pledged a new school choice initiative, a slimmed down Education Department, and the end of the common core.
Alyson Klein, November 7, 2017
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Federal Trump Moves to Fill Key Civil Rights Post
The Trump administration has picked the leader of a group that advocates for the civil rights of the Jewish community to hold the top civil rights post under U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.
Andrew Ujifusa, November 1, 2017
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A retired U.S. Army brigadier general and former South Carolina schools superintendent, Mick Zais is the nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ right-hand man at the Education Department. As South Carolina’s top schools officer, he championed school choice and rebuffed what he saw as a heavy federal footprint in K-12.
A retired U.S. Army brigadier general and former South Carolina schools superintendent, Mick Zais is the nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ right-hand man at the Education Department. As South Carolina’s top schools officer, he championed school choice and rebuffed what he saw as a heavy federal footprint in K-12.
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Federal A Polarizing Pick for Education Department's No. 2 Slot
If confirmed to be U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos' right-hand man, former South Carolina schools chief Mick Zais would share her support for school choice and a slimmer federal footprint in K-12.
Alyson Klein, November 1, 2017
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Federal With Key Positions Still Open, Staffing at Ed. Dept. Lags
The Trump team is significantly lagging when it comes to filing top positions at the U.S. Department of Education, compared to the previous administration's pace.
Alyson Klein, October 24, 2017
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Federal Report: Trump Seeks $1 Billion School Choice Measure for Military Families
The Trump administration wants $1 billion for a new education savings account program for military families living on bases, according to a report from a news and opinion organization run by several high-profile former staffers from President Barack Obama's administration, among others.
Andrew Ujifusa, October 19, 2017
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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, and President Donald Trump tour St. Andrew Catholic School on March 3, in Orlando, Fla.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, and President Donald Trump tour St. Andrew Catholic School on March 3, in Orlando, Fla.
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Federal Trump Is Speaking to Heritage; Four Things to Know About Its K-12 Record
The Heritage Foundation almost stopped the Every Student Succeeds Act from becoming law and has been skeptical of some Republicans ideas to expand school choice.
Alyson Klein, October 16, 2017
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President Donald Trump speaks to, from left, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. The recent debt-ceiling deal saw Trump and Democratic leaders on the same side of a contentious issue.
President Donald Trump speaks to, from left, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. The recent debt-ceiling deal saw Trump and Democratic leaders on the same side of a contentious issue.
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School & District Management Could Democrats, Trump Team Up on K-12 Issues?
The recent unexpected deal between congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump on the federal debt ceiling raises the tantalizing question of what education policy areas might offer common ground.
Andrew Ujifusa, October 10, 2017
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President Donald Trump speaks to, from left, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. The recent debt-ceiling deal saw Trump and Democratic leaders on the same side of a contentious issue.
President Donald Trump speaks to, from left, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., during a meeting with Congressional leaders in the Oval Office of the White House on Sept. 6.
Evan Vucci/AP
Federal Cutting Deals With Trump: Will It Fly or Flop For Democrats on Education?
There could be room on some education issues for Democrats to strike some kind of deal with President Donald Trump, but getting there could be really difficult.
Andrew Ujifusa, October 5, 2017
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