Federal

The Dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education

On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order setting the stage for dismantling the U.S. Department of…

11 months ago

The Student Loan Forgiveness Debate

The debate surrounding student loan forgiveness has been a hot topic in recent years, with passionate arguments on both sides.…

1 year ago

The Death of the Department of Education

Welcome to The Death of the Department of Education: Navigating the Aftermath and Understanding the Implications. In recent years, there…

1 year ago

The Merit vs. Diversity Admissions Debate

The debate between merit and diversity in higher education has been a longstanding one, with both sides presenting compelling arguments.…

1 year ago

School Funding: Feds Spike Spending in K12

Federal stimulus bills dramatically increase K12 school funding in 2021 and beyond, easing budget concerns and reducing future funding cliffs.

5 years ago

Letter to the Editor

Texas superintendent Michael Cardona responds to Governor Abbott, urging improved TEA oversight and accountability in Texas special education services.

8 years ago

Federal Grants: Running with the Bulls

Risk Assessment in the new federal grant-writing environment By Lucy Morgan When you say the word “risk” different things come…

9 years ago

Now is the time: State Flexibility to Implement Competency Education

Emphasizing critical knowledge for all students By Matt Williams This is part two in a three-part series on Policy and…

9 years ago

A New Federal Role for Competency Education

Local innovators face an uphill battle By Lillian Pace Part One in a three-part series on policy and Competency Based…

9 years ago

To Make Standards Work, Invest in Professional Learning

To effectively implement educational standards like the Common Core, schools must prioritize ongoing professional learning for teachers and leaders.

9 years ago