/policy-politics/federal Federal 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/how-educators-say-theyll-vote-in-the-2024-election/2024/10 Educators' feelings on Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vary by age and the communities where they work. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:42:13 GMT /policy-politics/how-educators-say-theyll-vote-in-the-2024-election/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/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—again—about 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/the-white-house-set-out-to-recruit-thousands-of-tutors-did-it-make-a-difference/2024/10 Adults stepped up, but students' needs remain high just as interventions funded by federal relief money are at risk of ending. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:17:48 GMT /policy-politics/the-white-house-set-out-to-recruit-thousands-of-tutors-did-it-make-a-difference/2024/10 /policy-politics/opinion-education-is-an-afterthought-in-this-election-thats-a-problem-for-all-of-us/2024/10 What does it say about our country if presidential candidates walk away from education policy? asks Bettina L. Love. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:52:16 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-education-is-an-afterthought-in-this-election-thats-a-problem-for-all-of-us/2024/10 /policy-politics/what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-said-about-school-safety-in-vp-debate/2024/10 Education came up in the vice presidential debate, unlike the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:12:45 GMT /policy-politics/what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-said-about-school-safety-in-vp-debate/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/opinion-project-2025-might-feel-new-but-its-roots-reach-back-decades/2024/09 It represents the culmination of a movement to gut public education, writes Bettina L. Love. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:21:35 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-project-2025-might-feel-new-but-its-roots-reach-back-decades/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/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/coaching-and-politics-what-coaches-see-in-tim-walzs-vp-candidacy/2024/08 Tim Walz's experience as a football coach is viewed by fellow coaches as good preparation for national politics. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:49:49 GMT /policy-politics/coaching-and-politics-what-coaches-see-in-tim-walzs-vp-candidacy/2024/08 /policy-politics/watch-5-key-education-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention/2024/08 Calls to end gun violence, Tim Walz's background as a teacher, and Project 2025 all made for key K-12 moments at the 2024 convention. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:55:29 GMT /policy-politics/watch-5-key-education-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention/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/where-does-kamala-harris-stand-on-education-inside-the-2024-democratic-platform/2024/08 The 2024 platform calls for universal prekindergarten, expanded career and technical education, and fully funding IDEA. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:39:12 GMT /policy-politics/where-does-kamala-harris-stand-on-education-inside-the-2024-democratic-platform/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/why-most-teachers-wont-be-talking-about-the-election-in-their-classrooms/2024/08 Most educators also said their districts won't hold voter registration drives for students this school year, according to a new survey. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:07:58 GMT /policy-politics/why-most-teachers-wont-be-talking-about-the-election-in-their-classrooms/2024/08 /policy-politics/opinion-rick-hess-project-2025-gaslight/2024/08 A school board member responds to Rick Hess' opinion essay on the Heritage Foundation's education proposal. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:02:53 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-rick-hess-project-2025-gaslight/2024/08 /policy-politics/the-school-where-tim-walz-taught-suddenly-finds-itself-in-the-national-spotlight/2024/08 It has to navigate excitement for one of its own with political neutrality and ensuring the school is still a place focused on learning. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:14:14 GMT /policy-politics/the-school-where-tim-walz-taught-suddenly-finds-itself-in-the-national-spotlight/2024/08 /policy-politics/video-educators-from-tim-walzs-old-school-react-to-having-him-on-the-ballot/2024/08 The superintendent and a principal from Tim Walz's former school district weigh in on his selection, and what it means for their town. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:23:34 GMT /policy-politics/video-educators-from-tim-walzs-old-school-react-to-having-him-on-the-ballot/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/opinion-a-teacher-in-the-white-house-what-harris-walz-could-mean-for-education/2024/08 It’s no surprise that vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz is so good at explaining things: He's a former social studies teacher. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:15:11 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-a-teacher-in-the-white-house-what-harris-walz-could-mean-for-education/2024/08 /policy-politics/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08 Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, for the No. 2 slot on the Democratic ticket. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:50:58 GMT /policy-politics/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08