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…

1 year 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