As classrooms prepare for state testing season, evolving national education policy raises new questions about purpose, power, and progress.
Education Policy and Government
- Education Policy and GovernmentHot Topics - controversialLegislation
- Education Policy and GovernmentHot Topics - controversial
The Dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education
4 minutes readAbolishing the U.S. Department of Education would be a prolonged process, requiring congressional approval and facing legal and political challenges.
- Admissions, Financial Aid and EnrollmentEducation Policy and GovernmentHot Topics - controversial
The Student Loan Forgiveness Debate
2 minutes readAs the student loan forgiveness debate continues, it is crucial to consider this policy’s economic, social, and legal implications.
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The Death of the Department of Education
6 minutes readThere has been much debate surrounding the death of the Department of Education. As educators, parents, and students, we need to understand the implications.
- EducatorsEducation Policy and GovernmentHot Topics - controversialLegislationDiversity, Equity, InclusionAdmissions, Financial Aid and Enrollment
The Merit vs. Diversity Admissions Debate
10 minutes readMerit-based admission means choosing students by achievement. What colleges count as merit, what the 2023 ruling changed, and where tests and legacy stand.
- Education Policy and GovernmentSocial-Emotional Learning
School Funding: Feds Spike Spending in K12
3 minutes readFederal stimulus bills dramatically increase K12 school funding in 2021 and beyond, easing budget concerns and reducing future funding cliffs.
Texas superintendent responds to Governor Abbott’s criticism.
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Federal Grants: Running with the Bulls
by Ian Egan6 minutes readNew requirements for federal grants are riskier than ever so it is important to prepare in advance
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Now is the time: State Flexibility to Implement Competency Education
by Dr. Berger6 minutes readChanges within ESSA providing opportunity for transformations in schools
