/department-of-education Department of Education en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:36:44 GMT /policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 A federal appeals court heard arguments about whether some provisions of the Title IX regulation should be allowed to go into wider effect. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:36:44 GMT /policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 /policy-politics/trumps-k-12-record-in-his-first-term-offers-a-blueprint-for-what-could-be-next/2024/10 In his first term, Trump sought to significantly expand school choice, slash K-12 spending, and tear down the U.S. Department of Education. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:30:27 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-k-12-record-in-his-first-term-offers-a-blueprint-for-what-could-be-next/2024/10 /policy-politics/who-could-be-donald-trumps-next-education-secretary/2024/10 Trump must decide if he wants someone with a "proven track record" or a "culture warrior," says a former GOP Hill staffer. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:10:22 GMT /policy-politics/who-could-be-donald-trumps-next-education-secretary/2024/10 /policy-politics/who-could-be-kamala-harris-education-secretary/2024/10 Democrats are looking for a secretary with strong management experience, perhaps a former governor. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:20:08 GMT /policy-politics/who-could-be-kamala-harris-education-secretary/2024/10 /policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 There's a lot of talk鈥攁gain鈥攁bout eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what it does and how it works. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:50:04 GMT /policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 /policy-politics/opinion-project-2025s-education-lead-on-the-controversial-policy-agenda/2024/10 Here鈥檚 what the lead author of the education section in the Heritage Foundation鈥檚 proposal has to say. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:04:39 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-project-2025s-education-lead-on-the-controversial-policy-agenda/2024/10 /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/how-one-grant-can-help-schools-recover-from-shootings/2024/09 69传媒 can leverage a little-known emergency grant to recover from violence or a natural disaster. Here鈥檚 how. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:18:34 GMT /policy-politics/how-one-grant-can-help-schools-recover-from-shootings/2024/09 /policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 The grassroots group's tactic is confounding schools across the country trying to keep up with which Title IX rules apply to them. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:44:07 GMT /policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 /policy-politics/why-its-so-hard-to-kill-the-education-department-and-why-some-keep-trying/2024/08 Project 2025 popularized plans to end the U.S. Department of Education, but the idea has been around since the agency's inception. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:27:00 GMT /policy-politics/why-its-so-hard-to-kill-the-education-department-and-why-some-keep-trying/2024/08 /policy-politics/fafsa-was-a-debacle-last-year-heres-what-the-ed-dept-is-changing/2024/08 The Education Department plans a phased rollout of the FAFSA this year after the revamped form's introduction was beset by major glitches. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:12:45 GMT /policy-politics/fafsa-was-a-debacle-last-year-heres-what-the-ed-dept-is-changing/2024/08 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /policy-politics/not-just-title-ix-how-the-chevron-decision-could-affect-education-regulations/2024/07 The Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision could have an impact on Education Department rules interpreting multiple federal laws. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:08:14 GMT /policy-politics/not-just-title-ix-how-the-chevron-decision-could-affect-education-regulations/2024/07 /policy-politics/two-appeals-courts-wont-block-injunctions-against-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 As the Aug. 1 date approaches for the broad new regulation to take effect, courts have blocked it in much of the country. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:21:40 GMT /policy-politics/two-appeals-courts-wont-block-injunctions-against-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/07 /policy-politics/is-the-federal-agency-that-tracks-school-data-losing-steam/2024/07 A new study of U.S. data agencies finds serious capacity problems at the National Center for Education Statistics. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:33:56 GMT /policy-politics/is-the-federal-agency-that-tracks-school-data-losing-steam/2024/07 /policy-politics/ed-research-isnt-always-relevant-this-official-is-trying-to-change-that/2024/07 Matthew Soldner, the acting director of the Institute of Education Sciences, calls for new approaches to keep up with classroom tools. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:44:09 GMT /policy-politics/ed-research-isnt-always-relevant-this-official-is-trying-to-change-that/2024/07 /policy-politics/project-2025-what-it-is-and-what-it-means-for-k-12-if-trump-wins/2024/07 The comprehensive policy agenda proposes eliminating the U.S. Department of Education under a conservative president. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:42:08 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-what-it-is-and-what-it-means-for-k-12-if-trump-wins/2024/07 /technology/can-schools-and-vendors-work-together-constructively-on-ai-a-new-guide-may-help/2024/07 A top priority is greater transparency about how AI-driven products are designed and tested. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:35:59 GMT /technology/can-schools-and-vendors-work-together-constructively-on-ai-a-new-guide-may-help/2024/07 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-is-now-blocked-in-14-states/2024/07 A judge in Kansas issued the third injunction against the Biden administration's rule granting protections to LGBTQ+ students. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:09:49 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-is-now-blocked-in-14-states/2024/07 /policy-politics/what-the-supreme-courts-chevron-decision-could-mean-for-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/06 The decision overrules a 40-year-old precedent and could impact lawsuits challenging the final Title IX rule. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:19:56 GMT /policy-politics/what-the-supreme-courts-chevron-decision-could-mean-for-bidens-title-ix-rule/2024/06 /teaching-learning/students-nationwide-can-earn-a-seal-of-biliteracy-how-it-can-be-more-accessible/2024/06 All 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to formalize a seal that celebrates students' bilingualism. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:56:32 GMT /teaching-learning/students-nationwide-can-earn-a-seal-of-biliteracy-how-it-can-be-more-accessible/2024/06 /policy-politics/title-ix-rule-to-protect-lgbtq-students-temporarily-blocked-in-4-states/2024/06 A federal judge in Louisiana delivered the first legal blow to the Biden administration's interpretation of Title IX. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:58:33 GMT /policy-politics/title-ix-rule-to-protect-lgbtq-students-temporarily-blocked-in-4-states/2024/06 /policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 In a June 11 ruling, Texas judge said the Education Department has no authority to expand protections under Title IX. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:51:39 GMT /policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 /leadership/when-does-a-school-closure-become-discriminatory/2024/06 Advocates push for federal guidance on protecting students' civil rights in school closure decisions. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:54:02 GMT /leadership/when-does-a-school-closure-become-discriminatory/2024/06 /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 The Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools. Thu, 02 May 2024 16:11:01 GMT /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 /teaching-learning/will-bidens-new-loan-forgiveness-plan-cast-a-wider-net-for-educators/2024/04 The Biden administration is taking another tack to push through loan forgiveness, including for teachers. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:08:13 GMT /teaching-learning/will-bidens-new-loan-forgiveness-plan-cast-a-wider-net-for-educators/2024/04 /teaching-learning/these-grants-could-help-students-with-disabilities-access-jobs-training/2024/04 The Ed. Dept. is investing $236 million to help with transitions to careers and post-secondary education. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:15:14 GMT /teaching-learning/these-grants-could-help-students-with-disabilities-access-jobs-training/2024/04 /technology/civil-rights-groups-seek-federal-funding-ban-on-ai-powered-surveillance-tools/2024/04 In a letter to the U.S. Department of Education, the coalition argued these tools could violate students' civil rights. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:25:10 GMT /technology/civil-rights-groups-seek-federal-funding-ban-on-ai-powered-surveillance-tools/2024/04 /policy-politics/education-dept-sees-small-cut-in-funding-package-that-averted-government-shutdown/2024/03 The Education Department will see a reduction even as the funding package provides for small increases to key K-12 programs. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:02:32 GMT /policy-politics/education-dept-sees-small-cut-in-funding-package-that-averted-government-shutdown/2024/03 /policy-politics/what-would-happen-to-k-12-in-a-2nd-trump-term-a-detailed-policy-agenda-offers-clues/2024/03 A conservative policy agenda could offer the clearest view yet of K-12 education in a second Trump term. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:26:33 GMT /policy-politics/what-would-happen-to-k-12-in-a-2nd-trump-term-a-detailed-policy-agenda-offers-clues/2024/03