Browsing: education policy
Federal dollars make up a modest share of Washington state’s public school funding, highlighting ongoing debates over equity, state responsibility, and reliance on national support.
Snopes investigated viral claims that the U.S. Department of Education hung a Charlie Kirk banner on its Washington, D.C., headquarters, near a “education heroes” message, and assessed their accuracy.
A sweeping federal education overhaul is underway as Washington leaders clash over standards, funding, and accountability, raising stakes for schools, teachers, and millions of U.S. students.
Several Washington school districts are rejecting the 1619 Project history curriculum, citing concerns over accuracy and ideology, a new review by the Washington Policy Center shows.
Washington State will require all teachers and school staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19, officials announced, marking one of the nation’s strictest school mandates as in-person classes resume.
Four Washington school districts are under federal Title IX investigation over alleged sex-based discrimination, prompting scrutiny of their policies and compliance practices.
As districts nationwide pull hundreds of titles from shelves, Washington schools face growing scrutiny. A new review shows how local book challenges compare to bans across the U.S.
Washington state lost its No Child Left Behind waiver after refusing to tie teacher evaluations to student test scores, triggering stricter federal oversight and renewed accountability rules.
Ohio lawmakers have passed a resolution urging Congress to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that education authority should return to states and local districts.
DOGE rips through the Education Department, triggering deep cuts to contracts, staff and grants, sparking bipartisan backlash and raising fears over schools’ funding stability.
The Education Department oversees civil rights enforcement, student aid, and K-12 policy guidance. Trump’s move to dismantle it raises questions about federal oversight and equity.
Education Secretary Marshall faces mounting criticism as political battles engulf the Department of Education, raising questions about policy priorities and federal oversight.
A new Washington Monthly analysis argues the United States is failing on higher education, spotlighting soaring costs, weak accountability, and deepening inequality nationwide.
Oklahoma will pilot an “America-first” civics exam for some incoming teachers, igniting debate over politicization of education standards and potential impacts on classroom instruction.
Washington state has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s sweeping Department of Education funding cuts, arguing they are unlawful and threaten vital services for students nationwide.
Education advocates warn that Trump-era shutdown firings have hollowed out the federal special education office, raising concerns about oversight, services, and protections for vulnerable students.
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.