/donald-j-trump Donald J. Trump en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-whats-really-at-stake-for-education-in-this-election/2024/11 What a Harris or Trump presidential victory might mean for federal education policy, according to Rick Hess. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-whats-really-at-stake-for-education-in-this-election/2024/11 /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/oklahoma-state-chief-ryan-walters-trumps-won-the-argument-on-education/2024/10 The state schools chief's name comes up as Republicans discuss who could become education secretary in a second Trump administration. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:17:00 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-state-chief-ryan-walters-trumps-won-the-argument-on-education/2024/10 /policy-politics/why-trump-and-harris-have-barely-talked-about-schools-this-election/2024/10 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump haven't outlined many plans for K-12 schools, reflecting what's been the norm in recent contests for the White House. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:55:03 GMT /policy-politics/why-trump-and-harris-have-barely-talked-about-schools-this-election/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/opinion-project-2025s-education-lead-on-the-controversial-policy-agenda/2024/10 Here’s what the lead author of the education section in the Heritage Foundation’s 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 /policy-politics/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-would-be-honored-to-be-trumps-education-secretary/2024/09 The conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:35:53 GMT /policy-politics/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-would-be-honored-to-be-trumps-education-secretary/2024/09 /policy-politics/days-after-georgia-shooting-no-mention-of-safety-or-schools-in-trump-harris-debate/2024/09 The debate came less than a week after two students and two teachers were killed at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:40:46 GMT /policy-politics/days-after-georgia-shooting-no-mention-of-safety-or-schools-in-trump-harris-debate/2024/09 /policy-politics/photos-behind-the-scenes-at-the-moms-for-liberty-national-summit/2024/09 Former President Trump was a keynote the final night—and said little about schools. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:09:55 GMT /policy-politics/photos-behind-the-scenes-at-the-moms-for-liberty-national-summit/2024/09 /policy-politics/at-moms-for-liberty-national-summit-trump-hardly-mentions-education/2024/08 In a "fireside chat" with a co-founder of the parents' rights group, the former president didn't discuss his education policy priorities. Sat, 31 Aug 2024 02:56:40 GMT /policy-politics/at-moms-for-liberty-national-summit-trump-hardly-mentions-education/2024/08 /policy-politics/trump-will-return-to-moms-for-liberty-summit-as-keynote-speaker/2024/08 At the group's 2023 meeting, the former president pledged to eliminate the Education Department and have parents elect principals. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:57:54 GMT /policy-politics/trump-will-return-to-moms-for-liberty-summit-as-keynote-speaker/2024/08 /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/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 An attorney at the Center for Law and Education proposes three K-12 ideas to recommit to the promise of public education. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:05:48 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 /policy-politics/biden-drops-out-of-race-and-endorses-kamala-harris-to-lead-the-democratic-ticket/2024/07 The president's endorsement of Harris makes the vice president the most likely nominee for the Democrats. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:07:41 GMT /policy-politics/biden-drops-out-of-race-and-endorses-kamala-harris-to-lead-the-democratic-ticket/2024/07 /policy-politics/opinion-the-great-project-2025-freakout/2024/07 There's nothing especially scary in the Heritage Foundation's education agenda—nor is it a reliable gauge of another Trump administration. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:14:03 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-great-project-2025-freakout/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 /policy-politics/in-wake-of-trump-assassination-attempt-biden-calls-for-unity-and-investigation-gets-underway/2024/07 President Biden condemns violence, the FBI searches for a motive, and Trump heads to RNC. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:36:46 GMT /policy-politics/in-wake-of-trump-assassination-attempt-biden-calls-for-unity-and-investigation-gets-underway/2024/07 /policy-politics/project-2025-and-the-gop-platform-what-each-says-about-k-12-in-a-2nd-trump-term/2024/07 A side-by-side look at what the two policy documents say on key education topics. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:40:20 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-and-the-gop-platform-what-each-says-about-k-12-in-a-2nd-trump-term/2024/07 /policy-politics/what-the-2024-gop-platform-says-about-k-12-and-what-it-would-mean-if-trump-wins/2024/07 We break down what the GOP's 2024 policy platform says about education. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:03:04 GMT /policy-politics/what-the-2024-gop-platform-says-about-k-12-and-what-it-would-mean-if-trump-wins/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 /policy-politics/the-topic-that-didnt-get-a-single-mention-in-biden-trump-debate/2024/06 K-12 schools—after animating state and local elections in recent years—got no airtime. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:09:37 GMT /policy-politics/the-topic-that-didnt-get-a-single-mention-in-biden-trump-debate/2024/06 /policy-politics/donald-trumps-conviction-3-takeaways-for-educators/2024/05 The conviction gives educators a backdrop to discuss elections, the judicial system, and how to evaluate biases. Fri, 31 May 2024 16:19:25 GMT /policy-politics/donald-trumps-conviction-3-takeaways-for-educators/2024/05 /teaching-learning/trumps-latest-indictment-4-takeaways-for-educators/2023/08 The former president's latest indictment presents an opportunity for teachers to discuss another set of unprecedented events with students. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:53:16 GMT /teaching-learning/trumps-latest-indictment-4-takeaways-for-educators/2023/08 /policy-politics/how-bidens-revival-of-obama-housing-rules-connects-to-divisive-issues-in-schools/2021/07 Policy shifts on hot-button topics like residential segregation, student discipline, and Title IX can make educators "punch drunk." Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:49:13 GMT /policy-politics/how-bidens-revival-of-obama-housing-rules-connects-to-divisive-issues-in-schools/2021/07 /leadership/why-the-critical-race-theory-fight-is-harder-for-educators-than-the-common-core-battle/2021/07 Educators and advocates see clear parallels—and sharp differences—between the politically charged disputes with schools at the center. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:21:58 GMT /leadership/why-the-critical-race-theory-fight-is-harder-for-educators-than-the-common-core-battle/2021/07 /policy-politics/opinion-education-outlets-owe-readers-more-than-the-narratives-they-want-to-hear/2021/06 It's vital that serious news organizations challenge runaway narratives and help readers avoid going down ideological rabbit holes. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:39 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-education-outlets-owe-readers-more-than-the-narratives-they-want-to-hear/2021/06 /policy-politics/trump-commission-says-identity-politics-and-bitterness-have-warped-history-classes/2021/01 The 1776 Commission's report emphasizes "patriotic education," but might play a negligible role in classrooms. Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:06:08 GMT /policy-politics/trump-commission-says-identity-politics-and-bitterness-have-warped-history-classes/2021/01 /teaching-learning/trumps-second-impeachment-a-guide-for-teachers/2021/01 For the second time in just a year, America's teachers are charged with helping students make sense of a presidential impeachment. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:13:22 GMT /teaching-learning/trumps-second-impeachment-a-guide-for-teachers/2021/01 /policy-politics/how-could-a-delayed-trump-biden-transition-disrupt-the-education-department/2020/11 The Education Department could be affected by a prolonged delay in formally initiating a turnover to a new presidential administration, but less so than other agencies. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:31:28 GMT /policy-politics/how-could-a-delayed-trump-biden-transition-disrupt-the-education-department/2020/11 /policy-politics/trumps-patriotic-education-order-heavy-on-public-relations-not-curriculum/2020/11 President Trump announced a 1776 Commission in September as part of his campaign against "left-wing indoctrination" in history classes. Mon, 02 Nov 2020 22:20:14 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-patriotic-education-order-heavy-on-public-relations-not-curriculum/2020/11