Browsing: education policy
DOGE rips through the Education Department, slashing contracts, staff and grants in a sweeping overhaul that alarms educators and lawmakers, raising fresh questions about federal priorities.
The U.S. Education Department is partnering with conservative groups to develop new “patriotic” civics lessons, raising concerns among critics about politicization of classroom content.
The Trump administration has excluded nursing and teaching degrees from its list of “professional” programs, raising concerns about federal support, career pathways, and the value placed on essential public service professions.
A U.S. judge is poised to block a Trump-era directive targeting the removal of so-called “gender ideology” from state sex education programs, citing legal concerns and potential rights violations.
The Washington Post warns an 8% lifetime “tax” looms for U.S. students, as rising debt and income-driven repayment plans threaten to reshape education’s economic promise.
Federal education officials laid off earlier this year are returning to work, aiming to reduce a mounting backlog of civil rights complaints, EdWeek reports, amid scrutiny over enforcement.
A new study finds standardized testing is overwhelming U.S. public schools, straining teachers, narrowing curricula, and raising concerns about student stress and educational equity.
Donald Trump’s vow to shut down the Education Department has reignited debate over federal power in schools, testing legal limits and reshaping the 2024 campaign’s policy stakes.
The Education Department has quietly scrapped key guidelines for teaching English learners, raising concerns among advocates about transparency, equity, and the future of language instruction.
The Trump administration’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education has sparked widespread backlash from educators, parents, and advocacy groups, who warn it threatens public schooling and civil rights.
Trump’s sweeping firings at the Department of Education are disrupting student aid, special education support, and civil rights oversight, leaving millions of US students vulnerable.
The Trump administration moved to dismantle key parts of the Education Department, targeting regulations and oversight functions in a bid to shrink federal influence over U.S. public schools.
The Trump administration is weighing a plan to shift federal oversight of special education to a different agency, raising concerns among advocates about continuity, resources and student protections.
Kindergarten attendance is mandatory in 21 U.S. states, reflecting growing emphasis on early childhood education. This policy aims to boost school readiness and long-term academic success nationwide.