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Hours after signing a reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act on July 31, President Donald Trump arrives for a rally in Tampa, Fla.
—Evan Vucci/AP

Donald Trump Signs First Major Education Policy Bill of His Presidency

The Trump administration made updating the federal career and technical education law a priority, as its other plans, such as expanding school choice, have stalled. (July 31, 2018)

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What K-12 and Higher Education Can Learn From Each Other
Both institutions remain largely unaware of how the other operates. That’s a fixable problem, writes Ethan S. Ake-Little.
September 19, 2018 – Education Week
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Why I Drop-Kicked a Book Out of Class
A popular Netflix documentary series highlights an alarming academic trend among student athletes. An educator from the show speaks out.
September 12, 2018 – Education Week
The Keys to Student Success Include Starting Early and Following Through
States are concentrating their policy efforts on early-childhood education as well as transitioning young adults from high school to college.
September 5, 2018 – Education Week
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The Troubling Student-to-Counselor Ratio That Doesn't Add Up
Public school counselors are overworked and under-resourced—and that’s a big problem for students, writes Alanna Fuschillo.
August 14, 2018 – Education Week
Enrollment Is Down at Teacher Colleges. So They're Trying to Change
Colleges of education continue to prepare too many elementary teachers and not enough special education and foreign language teachers to meet districts' needs, a new report finds.
August 9, 2018 – Education Week
How One Teacher Makes 'Impossible' College Dreams Possible for Students
Many of Beau Baker’s brightest students in Louisville, Ky., entered high school thinking college was not for a first-generation kid like them. Baker is working to change that.
August 1, 2018 – Education Week
Donald Trump Signs First Major Education Policy Bill of His Presidency
The Trump administration made updating the federal career and technical education law a priority, as its other plans, such as expanding school choice, have stalled.
July 31, 2018 – Education Week
Walmart Foundation Grant Aims to Boost Diversity in Capitol Hill Internships
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute will split $2 million to help interns cover living expenses and other costs.
July 26, 2018 – Education Week
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Schools Have a Nobler Purpose Than Just Career Prep
Parents need regular reminders of the broader purposes of public schools, writes history professor Johann N. Neem.
July 25, 2018 – Education Week
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Russia Gamed Our Elections. As Teachers, That Should Motivate Us
Career and college readiness has overshadowed another pressing need in education: citizenship readiness, writes public school teacher Mark Weber.
July 24, 2018 – Education Week

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