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Federal Q&A Betsy DeVos' Advice for Trump's Next Education SecretaryDeVos is eager to see a second Trump administration finish what she helped start on school choice and rolling back the federal K-12 role.
Federal Can Trump Really Dismantle the Department of Education?Republicans have long threatened to axe the U.S. Department of Education, but doing so would be complicated.
Federal Trump's Push to Expand Choice, Nix the Ed. Dept. Takes on New MomentumTrump’s decisive victory doused accelerant over his plans to dismantle the Education Department and expand school choice.
Federal How Trump’s Second Term Will Affect Education: 4 Things to KnowTrump has spent little time discussing education, but schools could feel the impact of his administration's policymaking and enforcement.
Federal What's at Stake for Schools as Trump Returns to the White HouseThe former president has pledged major changes to education policy, but much of his agenda for schools is a political longshot.
Federal Opinion What's Really at Stake for Education in This Election?What a Harris or Trump presidential victory might mean for federal education policy, according to Rick Hess.
Federal Trump's K-12 Record in His First Term Offers a Blueprint for What Could Be NextIn his first term, Trump sought to significantly expand school choice, slash K-12 spending, and tear down the U.S. Department of Education.
Federal From Our Research Center How Educators Say They'll Vote in the 2024 ElectionEducators' feelings on Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vary by age and the communities where they work.
Federal Q&A Oklahoma State Chief Ryan Walters: 'Trump's Won the Argument on Education'The state schools chief's name comes up as Republicans discuss who could become education secretary in a second Trump administration.
Federal Why Trump and Harris Have Barely Talked About Schools This ElectionKamala Harris and Donald Trump haven't outlined many plans for K-12 schools, reflecting what's been the norm in recent contests for the White House.
Federal Who Could Be Donald Trump's Next Education Secretary?Trump must decide if he wants someone with a "proven track record" or a "culture warrior," says a former GOP Hill staffer.
Federal Who Could Be Kamala Harris' Education Secretary?Democrats are looking for a secretary with strong management experience, perhaps a former governor.
Federal Explainer The U.S. Department of Education, ExplainedThere's a lot of talk—again—about eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what it does and how it works.
Federal The White House Set Out to Recruit Thousands of Tutors. Did It Make a Difference?Adults stepped up, but students' needs remain high just as interventions funded by federal relief money are at risk of ending.
Federal Opinion Education Is an Afterthought in This Election. That’s a Problem for All of UsWhat does it say about our country if presidential candidates walk away from education policy? asks Bettina L. Love.
