/personnel Personnel en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:16:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teach-for-americas-ceo-is-stepping-down-whats-next-for-the-organization/2024/01 Elisa Villanueva Beard reflects on her journey leading the organization through several periods of change. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:16:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teach-for-americas-ceo-is-stepping-down-whats-next-for-the-organization/2024/01 /policy-politics/biden-has-tapped-an-education-researcher-for-economic-adviser-here-are-6-of-his-findings/2023/08 Kirabo Jackson is known for his work on teacher effectiveness and social-emotional learning, among other topics. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:55:29 GMT /policy-politics/biden-has-tapped-an-education-researcher-for-economic-adviser-here-are-6-of-his-findings/2023/08 /policy-politics/senate-confirms-catherine-lhamon-to-civil-rights-post-kamala-harris-casts-decisive-vote/2021/10 Joe Biden's controversial pick to lead the Education Department's office for civil rights held that job in the Obama administration. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:47:40 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-catherine-lhamon-to-civil-rights-post-kamala-harris-casts-decisive-vote/2021/10 /policy-politics/senators-grill-civil-rights-nominee-on-transgender-students-sexual-assault-investigations/2021/07 If confirmed as assistant secretary for civil rights, Catherine Lhamon will handle some of the Education Department's most sensitive issues. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:06:19 GMT /policy-politics/senators-grill-civil-rights-nominee-on-transgender-students-sexual-assault-investigations/2021/07 /policy-politics/biden-pick-for-education-civil-rights-office-has-history-with-racial-equity-lgbtq-issues/2021/05 Biden selected Catherine Lhamon to lead the Education Department's civil rights work, a role she also held in the Obama administration. Thu, 13 May 2021 16:11:38 GMT /policy-politics/biden-pick-for-education-civil-rights-office-has-history-with-racial-equity-lgbtq-issues/2021/05 /policy-politics/biden-taps-ex-obama-aide-roberto-rodriguez-for-key-education-department-job/2021/04 Rodriguez served as a top education staffer to President Barack Obama and currently leads a teacher-advocacy organization. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:18:47 GMT /policy-politics/biden-taps-ex-obama-aide-roberto-rodriguez-for-key-education-department-job/2021/04 /policy-politics/senators-press-deputy-education-secretary-nominee-on-school-closures-lost-learning-time/2021/03 If confirmed, San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten would be the Education Department's number two as it urges in-person learning. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:47:39 GMT /policy-politics/senators-press-deputy-education-secretary-nominee-on-school-closures-lost-learning-time/2021/03 /policy-politics/bidens-pick-for-deputy-education-secretary-faces-criticism-over-charter-school-views/2021/03 San Diego Superintendent Cindy Marten has been met with both support from educators and concern from some charter school supporters. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:46:49 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-pick-for-deputy-education-secretary-faces-criticism-over-charter-school-views/2021/03 /policy-politics/senate-confirms-miguel-cardona-as-education-secretary/2021/03 The former Connecticut education commissioner got his start as an elementary school teacher and was a principal and school administrator. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:13:23 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-miguel-cardona-as-education-secretary/2021/03 /policy-politics/new-biden-education-staffers-arrive-via-gates-foundation-k-12-reform-group-sen-sanders/2021/02 The latest round of appointees to the Education Department includes some policy insiders, but there's no single trend or direction so far. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:33:44 GMT /policy-politics/new-biden-education-staffers-arrive-via-gates-foundation-k-12-reform-group-sen-sanders/2021/02 /policy-politics/six-things-to-watch-for-at-miguel-cardonas-confirmation-hearing-for-education-secretary/2021/02 Here are some issues that may come up as a Senate committee questions President Joe Biden's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:09:35 GMT /policy-politics/six-things-to-watch-for-at-miguel-cardonas-confirmation-hearing-for-education-secretary/2021/02 /policy-politics/early-education-department-appointees-have-links-to-jill-biden-teachers-unions/2021/01 President Joe Biden's 12 appointments have links to the players who could exert the most influence on the new administration's K-12 policy. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:00:04 GMT /policy-politics/early-education-department-appointees-have-links-to-jill-biden-teachers-unions/2021/01 /policy-politics/biden-picks-san-diego-superintendent-for-deputy-education-secretary/2021/01 San Diego Superintendent Cindy Marten was a classroom teacher for 17 years before she became a school and district administrator. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:56:49 GMT /policy-politics/biden-picks-san-diego-superintendent-for-deputy-education-secretary/2021/01 /policy-politics/obama-education-staff-involved-in-race-to-the-top-civil-rights-join-bidens-white-house/2021/01 Both Catherine Lhamon and Carmel Martin will serve on President-elect Joe Biden's Domestic Policy Council. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:59:25 GMT /policy-politics/obama-education-staff-involved-in-race-to-the-top-civil-rights-join-bidens-white-house/2021/01 /policy-politics/bidens-education-transition-team-heavy-on-obama-officials-and-union-staff/2020/11 The education team that will guide the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations includes many alumni from the Obama Education Department. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:01:36 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-education-transition-team-heavy-on-obama-officials-and-union-staff/2020/11 /policy-politics/devos-appoints-new-director-for-english-learner-office/2020/05 The selection of Lorena Orozco McElwain as director of the office of English language acquisition shakes up a long-standing tradition. Wed, 13 May 2020 20:25:33 GMT /policy-politics/devos-appoints-new-director-for-english-learner-office/2020/05 /leadership/the-ed-dept-s-been-pared-back-heres-what-that-means-for-states/2019/02 The main federal office overseeing K-12 education lost nearly 14 percent of its staff between the end of the Obama administration and the midpoint of the Trump administration. States are weighing the impact. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:05:53 GMT /leadership/the-ed-dept-s-been-pared-back-heres-what-that-means-for-states/2019/02 /policy-politics/betsy-devos-gets-a-new-chief-of-staff/2018/10 Nate Bailey, who has been serving as DeVos' communications chief, will take over for Josh Venable. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:41:26 GMT /policy-politics/betsy-devos-gets-a-new-chief-of-staff/2018/10 /leadership/nominee-to-lead-civil-rights-work-under-betsy-devos-confirmed-by-senate/2018/06 Kenneth L. Marcus was tapped to serve as the top civil rights official at the Education Department back in October. In fact, Marcus has basically held the job before. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:21:49 GMT /leadership/nominee-to-lead-civil-rights-work-under-betsy-devos-confirmed-by-senate/2018/06 /policy-politics/senate-confirms-trump-nominee-for-deputy-secretary-under-betsy-devos/2018/05 Senators confirmed Mick Zais, the former state schools chief for South Carolina and a retired Army brigadier general, by a 50-48 vote on Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2018 22:41:56 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-trump-nominee-for-deputy-secretary-under-betsy-devos/2018/05 /policy-politics/trumps-education-department-picks-get-senate-committee-approval/2018/01 Jim Blew, Kenneth L. Marcus, and Mick Zais got the OK from the Senate education committee for positions under Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:04:52 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-education-department-picks-get-senate-committee-approval/2018/01 /teaching-learning/senate-sets-hearing-date-for-nominee-to-federal-special-education-post/2017/11 Johnny Collett, the Trump administration's pick for assistant secretary for the office of special education and rehabilitative services, has been getting a warm reception so far from disability advocates. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:19:00 GMT /teaching-learning/senate-sets-hearing-date-for-nominee-to-federal-special-education-post/2017/11 /policy-politics/heres-what-to-watch-as-key-trump-ed-dept-nominees-face-senators/2017/11 Lawmakers will get the chance to question Mick Zais, the nominee for deputy secretary of education, and Jim Blew, the pick for head of planning, evaluation, and policy analysis. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:41:03 GMT /policy-politics/heres-what-to-watch-as-key-trump-ed-dept-nominees-face-senators/2017/11 /policy-politics/comments-about-muslims-women-in-science-sink-trump-education-nominee/2017/11 Tim Kelly, the pick for assistant secretary for career and technical education, authored a personal blog that, among other things, made pointed statements about Muslims, Head Start parents, and federal efforts to recruit women into the sciences. Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:01:23 GMT /policy-politics/comments-about-muslims-women-in-science-sink-trump-education-nominee/2017/11 /policy-politics/how-far-behind-is-trump-in-staffing-the-ed-dept-compared-to-obama/2017/10 The Trump team is really behind the eight-ball when it comes to filing top positions at the U.S. Department of Education, compared to the previous administration's pace. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:02:30 GMT /policy-politics/how-far-behind-is-trump-in-staffing-the-ed-dept-compared-to-obama/2017/10 /policy-politics/trump-taps-michigan-lawmaker-to-head-up-career-and-technical-education/2017/10 President Donald Trump has tapped Tim Kelly, a Michigan state representative to serve as assistant secretary for career and technical education. Mon, 02 Oct 2017 15:25:53 GMT /policy-politics/trump-taps-michigan-lawmaker-to-head-up-career-and-technical-education/2017/10 /policy-politics/trump-taps-school-choice-champion-jim-blew-to-serve-in-key-ed-dept-policy-post/2017/09 Jim Blew, the director of Student Success California, a 50CAN affiliate, has gotten the official White House nod to lead the office of planning, evaluation, and policy analysis at the U.S. Department of Education. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:30:58 GMT /policy-politics/trump-taps-school-choice-champion-jim-blew-to-serve-in-key-ed-dept-policy-post/2017/09 /policy-politics/betsy-devos-taps-two-new-top-advisers/2017/09 Michael Wooten, will head up the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education, at least for now. Leonard Haynes, is likely to be a postsecondary education point person. Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:59:57 GMT /policy-politics/betsy-devos-taps-two-new-top-advisers/2017/09 /policy-politics/jeb-bushs-former-lt-gov-a-contender-for-job-at-trump-ed-dept-sources-say/2017/08 Frank Brogan, who recently stepped down as chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, has also been Florida's education commissioner, and a teacher, principal, and school superintendent. Fri, 25 Aug 2017 18:09:50 GMT /policy-politics/jeb-bushs-former-lt-gov-a-contender-for-job-at-trump-ed-dept-sources-say/2017/08 /policy-politics/trump-and-devos-announce-new-hires-at-education-department/2017/06 President Trump has tapped Peter Oppenheim to serve as an assistant secretary in the education department. And U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has named new aides for special education and higher ed. Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:29:44 GMT /policy-politics/trump-and-devos-announce-new-hires-at-education-department/2017/06