/congress Congress en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:55:40 GMT /teaching-learning/democrats-and-republicans-agree-teacher-prep-needs-to-change-but-how/2024/09 Teacher-prep programs "have been designed essentially to mass-produce identical educators," a dean said at a congressional hearing. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:55:40 GMT /teaching-learning/democrats-and-republicans-agree-teacher-prep-needs-to-change-but-how/2024/09 /teaching-learning/as-students-sought-fafsa-help-4-million-calls-went-unanswered/2024/09 A new probe from Congress' investigative arm details what led to the failed rollout of a new federal financial aid form. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:08:10 GMT /teaching-learning/as-students-sought-fafsa-help-4-million-calls-went-unanswered/2024/09 /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 At a congressional roundtable, school leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:07:10 GMT /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 /policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 Most ambitious private school choice policies have happened at the state level. How would it take shape at the federal level? Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:32:40 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:10:06 GMT /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 /policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 Harris is the frontrunner for the top of the ticket. A look at her record on K-12, along with those of other Democratic contenders. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:04:13 GMT /policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 /policy-politics/trumps-vp-pick-what-we-know-about-j-d-vances-record-on-education/2024/07 Two days after a gunman tried to assassinate him, former President Donald Trump announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:18:25 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-vp-pick-what-we-know-about-j-d-vances-record-on-education/2024/07 /leadership/why-this-k-12-leader-was-incredulous-when-congress-asked-him-to-testify/2024/07 New York City schools Chancellor David Banks' blunt take on appearing before Congress and leading schools in divisive times. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:33:35 GMT /leadership/why-this-k-12-leader-was-incredulous-when-congress-asked-him-to-testify/2024/07 /teaching-learning/teachers-to-congress-we-shouldnt-have-to-work-second-jobs/2024/06 Teachers at a Senate hearing called for a pay boost while Republicans questioned whether it should be a federal priority. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:07:31 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-to-congress-we-shouldnt-have-to-work-second-jobs/2024/06 /policy-politics/classroom-tech-outpaces-research-why-thats-a-problem/2024/06 Experts call for better alignment between research and the classroom in Capitol Hill discussions. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:15:48 GMT /policy-politics/classroom-tech-outpaces-research-why-thats-a-problem/2024/06 /policy-politics/a-more-complete-picture-of-immigrations-impact-on-u-s-public-schools/2024/06 House Republicans say a migrant influx has caused "chaos" in K-12 schools. The reality is more complicated. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:53:08 GMT /policy-politics/a-more-complete-picture-of-immigrations-impact-on-u-s-public-schools/2024/06 /technology/a-bipartisan-bill-aims-to-boost-ai-education-for-k-12-teachers/2024/05 A new bill would create a grant program at the National Science Foundation focused on AI and K-12 schools. Tue, 28 May 2024 18:44:18 GMT /technology/a-bipartisan-bill-aims-to-boost-ai-education-for-k-12-teachers/2024/05 /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 Three school district leaders said they're committed to rooting out antisemitism during a hearing in Congress. Wed, 08 May 2024 21:09:09 GMT /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 FAFSA, rising antisemitism, and Title IX dominated questioning at a U.S. House hearing with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Tue, 07 May 2024 21:23:10 GMT /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 High school students have joined walkouts, while charges of antisemitism in three districts will be the focus of a House hearing this week. Mon, 06 May 2024 22:15:15 GMT /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:24:22 GMT /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 /policy-politics/opinion-reading-scores-have-plunged-since-the-pandemic-what-this-senator-wants-to-do-about-that/2024/03 The ranking Republican senator on the education committee wants to hear from educators and families about making improvements. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-reading-scores-have-plunged-since-the-pandemic-what-this-senator-wants-to-do-about-that/2024/03 /technology/if-tiktok-gets-banned-will-it-solve-schools-social-media-drama/2024/03 Educators predict students would simply turn their attention to a different platform. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:02:06 GMT /technology/if-tiktok-gets-banned-will-it-solve-schools-social-media-drama/2024/03 /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 Senators want to give districts more time to spend COVID relief funds for students experiencing homelessness. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:10:26 GMT /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 /teaching-learning/a-career-prep-bill-gets-bipartisan-support-in-the-senate-whats-in-it/2024/02 New federal legislation would authorize state grants to bolster dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and other forms of on-the-job training. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:39:29 GMT /teaching-learning/a-career-prep-bill-gets-bipartisan-support-in-the-senate-whats-in-it/2024/02 /technology/what-a-proposed-ban-on-ai-assisted-deep-fakes-would-mean-for-cyberbullying/2024/01 69´«Ã½ who create AI-generated, intimate images of their classmates would be breaking federal law, if a new bill is enacted. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:42:04 GMT /technology/what-a-proposed-ban-on-ai-assisted-deep-fakes-would-mean-for-cyberbullying/2024/01 /technology/bipartisan-bill-in-congress-seeks-to-help-schools-teach-ai-literacy/2023/12 The technology is increasingly critical to many fields, but too few Americans comprehend its power and potential pitfalls, lawmakers say. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:34:40 GMT /technology/bipartisan-bill-in-congress-seeks-to-help-schools-teach-ai-literacy/2023/12 /policy-politics/lawmakers-want-to-reauthorize-a-major-education-research-law-what-stands-in-the-way/2023/12 Lawmakers have tried and failed to reauthorize the Education Sciences Reform Act over the past nearly two decades. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:56:54 GMT /policy-politics/lawmakers-want-to-reauthorize-a-major-education-research-law-what-stands-in-the-way/2023/12 /technology/should-more-schools-ban-cellphones-its-a-question-u-s-lawmakers-want-answered/2023/11 A bipartisan push to study the impacts on student mental health and academics comes as more schools restrict their use. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:36:17 GMT /technology/should-more-schools-ban-cellphones-its-a-question-u-s-lawmakers-want-answered/2023/11 /policy-politics/will-the-government-actually-shut-down-this-time-what-educators-should-know/2023/11 The federal government is once again on the verge of shutting down. Here's why educators should care, but shouldn't necessarily worry. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:22:08 GMT /policy-politics/will-the-government-actually-shut-down-this-time-what-educators-should-know/2023/11 /policy-politics/what-educators-should-know-about-mike-johnson-new-speaker-of-the-house/2023/10 Johnson has supported restructuring federal education funding, as well as socially conservative policies that have become GOP priorities. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:29:46 GMT /policy-politics/what-educators-should-know-about-mike-johnson-new-speaker-of-the-house/2023/10 /policy-politics/why-gop-politicians-are-talking-about-k-12-chinese-language-and-culture-classes/2023/10 A program that brings Chinese language and culture classes into K-12 schools was the focus of a recent congressional hearing. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:44:28 GMT /policy-politics/why-gop-politicians-are-talking-about-k-12-chinese-language-and-culture-classes/2023/10 /policy-politics/dianne-feinsteins-fight-to-stop-gun-violence-in-schools-central-to-her-legacy/2023/09 The California Senator will be remembered for her strong support of gun restrictions to stop school shootings. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:13:18 GMT /policy-politics/dianne-feinsteins-fight-to-stop-gun-violence-in-schools-central-to-her-legacy/2023/09 /policy-politics/the-federal-government-might-shut-down-yes-again-heres-what-schools-need-to-know/2023/09 At first, most districts can expect business as usual if the federal government shuts down. But some districts risk losing funding soon. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:36:12 GMT /policy-politics/the-federal-government-might-shut-down-yes-again-heres-what-schools-need-to-know/2023/09 /policy-politics/is-funding-for-school-archery-and-hunting-programs-really-at-risk/2023/09 A U.S. Department of Education document led to confusion among school administrators about funding for archery and hunting programs. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:16:26 GMT /policy-politics/is-funding-for-school-archery-and-hunting-programs-really-at-risk/2023/09