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Federal WATCH: 5 Key Takeaways on Education From the 1st GOP Presidential DebateAmong the highlights: take on the teachers' unions, scrap the Education Department, and boost reading.
Federal Broad Calls to Ax Education Department and Take On Teachers' Unions at 1st GOP DebateRepublican presidential candidates also used the first primary election debate to call for expanded school choice.
Federal Ron DeSantis' Campaign Is Struggling. What Does That Say About His Education Platform?The Florida governor's education agenda may not be as appealing to national voters.
Federal What the Research Says Biden Has Tapped an Education Researcher for Economic Adviser. Here Are 6 of His FindingsKirabo Jackson is known for his work on teacher effectiveness and social-emotional learning, among other topics.
Federal Voters Don't Think ESSER Funds Have Improved Their Schools, Poll FindsIn response to a poll from Democrats for Education Reform, voters said schools have stayed the same or become worse following the pandemic.
Federal Secretary Cardona Says Affirmative Action Decision Will Challenge All Education LeadersThe U.S. Department of Education held a summit to discuss the Supreme Court decision and said that more detailed guidance was coming soon.
Federal Conservatives Renew Call to End U.S. Education Department at Moms for Liberty SummitA panel of state schools chiefs criticized the federal agency at the summit in Philadelphia for policies that "indoctrinate" students.
Federal Moms for Liberty's National Summit: 5 Takeaways for EducatorsHundreds of members of the group gathered for a summit that featured former President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis, as well as protesters.
Federal Ron DeSantis Is Running for President. What Will That Mean for K-12 Schools?DeSantis has solidified himself as a force on school policy. His campaign will likely influence the role education plays in the election.
Federal Cardona Defends Biden's Education Budget and Proposals on Student Debt and Trans AthletesHouse Republicans accused Education Secretary Miguel Cardona of indoctrinating students and causing drops in test scores.
Federal Book Bans and Divisive Concepts Laws Will Hold U.S. Students Back, Secretary Cardona SaysEducation Secretary Miguel Cardona participated in a summit this week that drew international education leaders to the nation's capital.
Federal Opinion The Lies America Tells Itself About Black Education'A Nation at Risk' created a faux crisis to usher in the right's education agenda, argues Bettina L. Love.
Federal AFT Head Weingarten Says Her Union Didn’t Conspire With CDC on School Reopening GuidanceSome Republicans allege the union exercised its influence to keep schools closed longer than necessary.
Federal Opinion 'A Nation at Risk' Turns 40: Its Roots, Its LegacyForty years ago, "A Nation at Risk" was issued—arguably the most influential report on schooling in U.S. history.
Federal What Educators Should Get Used to Hearing on the Campaign Trail in 2024More Republicans are announcing their intentions to run in the 2024 presidential election. They have a lot to say about schools.
