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Education news, analysis, and opinion about federal education policies and federal officials.
Federal FAFSA Was a Debacle Last Year. Here’s What the Ed. Dept. Is ChangingThe Education Department plans a phased rollout of the FAFSA this year after the revamped form's introduction was beset by major glitches.
Federal Opinion A Teacher in the White House: What Harris-Walz Could Mean for EducationIt’s no surprise that vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz is so good at explaining things: He's a former social studies teacher.
Federal Tim Walz, a Former Teacher, Is Kamala Harris' Running MateKamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, for the No. 2 slot on the Democratic ticket.
Federal Opinion How to Get Ahead of a Trump Education AgendaAn attorney at the Center for Law and Education proposes three K-12 ideas to recommit to the promise of public education.
Federal Federal School Safety Clearinghouse Taps Diverse Array of AdvisersEducators, advocates, and parents whose children died in school shootings will advise officials on school safety.
Federal Kamala Harris' Potential VP Picks: Where They Stand on EducationSome of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records.
Federal Video Book Bans and Gun Control: 3 Minutes From Kamala Harris’ Speech to TeachersKamala Harris shares her vision for the future of education, and the country.
Federal Kamala Harris Rallies Teachers: 'God Knows We Don't Pay You Enough'Harris called for student loan forgiveness and union member protections in her speech at the American Federation of Teachers' convention.
Federal What Works Clearinghouse: Inside 20 Years of Education EvaluationAfter two decades of the What Works Clearinghouse, research experts look to the future.
Federal One of Kamala Harris' First Campaign Speeches Will Be to TeachersVice President Kamala Harris will speak to the nation's second-largest teachers' union at its convention in Houston.
Federal AFT's Randi Weingarten on Kamala Harris: 'She Has a Record of Fighting for Us'The union head's call to support Kamala Harris is one sign of Democratic support coalescing around the vice president.
Federal Biden Drops Out of Race and Endorses Kamala Harris to Lead the Democratic TicketThe president's endorsement of Harris makes the vice president the most likely nominee for the Democrats.
Federal What We Know About Kamala Harris’ Education RecordHarris is the frontrunner for the top of the ticket. A look at her record on K-12, along with those of other Democratic contenders.
Federal Opinion The Great Project 2025 FreakoutThere's nothing especially scary in the Heritage Foundation's education agenda—nor is it a reliable gauge of another Trump administration.
Federal Is the Federal Agency That Tracks School Data Losing Steam?A new study of U.S. data agencies finds serious capacity problems at the National Center for Education Statistics.
