Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education, Explained
There's a lot of talk—again—about eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what it does and how it works.
Federal
How the K-12 World Is Reacting to Trump's Pick for the Ed. Dept.'s No. 2 Job
While Linda McMahon brings a business background, Penny Schwinn brings a long resume in education.
Federal
Here Are Trump's First-Week Actions That Could Affect 69´«Ă˝
There's been a lot to keep track of during Trump's first week back in the White House. Here's how it all could affect schools.
Federal
Most Voters Reject Trump’s Push to Cut U.S. Education Department, Poll Finds
Career-connected learning has broad support from voters across the political spectrum, according to the survey.
Federal
What 3 Former Education Secretaries Think of Their Old Department's Future
Though President Donald Trump’s first-term proposal to end the agency didn't materialize, he renewed the campaign promise last year.
Federal
What Will Trump's Orders for Federal Workers Do to the Education Department?
Some of the president's first-day orders kick-start actions he could take to weaken the Education Department.
Federal
Trump Names Acting Education Secretary Ahead of Linda McMahon's Confirmation
Denise Carter will fill the role until President Donald Trump's pick, Linda McMahon, is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Federal
Trump Names Experienced Educator as His Pick for Deputy Education Secretary
Penny Schwinn, a former teacher and state schools chief, is an advocate for school choice and evidence-based reading practices.
Federal
As Biden Leaves Office, What Will His Education Legacy Be?
Biden's term was marked by unprecedented funding for schools, but no aggressive policy agenda. Did his administration do enough?
Federal
Opinion
Betsy DeVos Has Advice for the Next Secretary of Education
In an interview, Trump's first education secretary shares hard-won lessons from her tenure.
Law & Courts
Biden's Title IX Rule to Expand Protections of Trans 69´«Ă˝ Struck Down
The Title IX rule improperly expands sex-discrimination protection to gender identity, the judge ruled.
Special Education
Biden Administration Scraps Medicaid Change for Special Ed. Services
The proposal aimed to streamline how schools bill Medicaid for the mental health and medical services they provide to students.
Federal
Jimmy Carter's Education Legacy Stretched From the School Board to the White House
The 39th president helped create the U.S. Department of Education. He had also been a school board member and an education-minded governor.
English Learners
Q&A
What’s Ahead for the 5.3 Million English Learners in Our 69´«Ă˝?
If English learners do well, the whole nation will, says the outgoing director of the federal office of English language acquisition.
Federal
3 Ways Trump Can Weaken the Education Department Without Eliminating It
Trump's team can seek to whittle down the department's workforce, scrap guidance documents, and close offices.