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Jeb Bush's Former Lt. Gov. a Contender for Job at Trump Ed. Dept., Sources Say
Frank Brogan, who recently stepped down as chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, has also been Florida's education commissioner, and a teacher, principal, and school superintendent.
Federal
Trump and DeVos Announce New Hires at Education Department
President Trump has tapped Peter Oppenheim to serve as an assistant secretary in the education department. And U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has named new aides for special education and higher ed.
Federal
U.S. Department of Education Announces Key Hires
Many of these folks have been working in the education department since the beginning of the Trump administration, but now they will have more formal, official roles.
English-Language Learners
TESOL International Hires New Executive Director
Chris Powers of the Institute of International Education will succeed current TESOL executive director Rosa Aronson, who plans to step down this spring,
Federal
New Trump Executive Order Could Lead to a Smaller Education Department
In a new executive order, Trump seeks recommendations from agency leaders, like Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, about looking for redundant or unnecessary programs to cut from the federal government.
Federal
Former Fordham, AFC Staffers Join Education Dept., Memo Says
Three new staffers with experience in education policy circles joined the list of political aides smoothing the way for the Trump administration to take over the U.S. Department of Education.
Federal
What Does Trump's Hiring Freeze Mean for the Education Department?
President Donald Trump's executive order affecting many federal agencies, with the exception of military employees, could mean longer hours for career staff and slower response to inquiries.
Federal
Trump Taps Rob Goad as White House Education Adviser
Goad took temporary leave from Rep. Luke Messer, R-Ind.'s office last year to help the Trump campaign with education issues, including a $20 billion school choice proposal.
Every Student Succeeds Act
Donald Trump and K-12 Education: Five Things to Watch in 2017
The first part of the year will tell us a lot about where the president elect wants to go on education and the priority he places on the issue.
Every Student Succeeds Act
Education Department to Congress: We Need More Staff in Fiscal 2017
The authors of the Every Student Succeeds Act tried to pare down the number of Education Department staff, but President Barack Obama apparently has other ideas.
Every Student Succeeds Act
Will ESSA Trigger Significant Layoffs at the Education Department?
A portion of the Every Student Succeeds Act requires the department to reduce the number of full-time equivalent employees working on programs or projects within the next year.
Federal
Farewell, From One-Half of the Politics K-12 Team
Lauren Camera is leaving Education Week for the national education reporter's spot at U.S. News and World Report, and Politics K-12 will forge ahead.
Federal
Linda Darling-Hammond Launches Think Tank, With Washington, D.C. Office
Stanford education heavy-hitter Linda Darling-Hammond has launched a new think tank intended to bring evidence into education policy.
Education Funding
Federal K-12 Policy Evolves as Staff Turns Over
Some Obama administration officials behind key education initiatives have moved on, and those now in place bring their own approaches and perspectives.