Department of Education Archives

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

States must promise their schools don’t use DEI or lose federal money, Trump administration says

April 8, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

The threat over DEI comes as many school districts are preparing their budgets for the next school year amid significant economic uncertainty.

The U.S. Department of Education is giving state education agencies 10 days to certify that their schools do not engage in any practices that the administration believes illegally…

Innovation Insights

What the End of DoED Means for the EdTech Industry

April 17, 2025April 3, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

The Fed’s influence over school districts had implications beyond just funding and data. Eliminating The Office of Education Technology (OET) ... Read more

Innovation in Education

What’s Next for DoEd

March 26, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Innovations in Education: What’s Next for ED

It’s not often that I have trouble finding people to discuss the politics of public education. Of course, nothing is ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

The fight for educational equity in the face of federal rollbacks

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 by Dr. Patricia Burch & Dr. Royel Johnson, USC Rossier School of Education

Now is the time for bold and decisive leadership and action in setting the course for more edtech equity in the education system.

The federal government’s latest move to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education is not just an ideological shift--it’s a direct threat to decades of progress in…

Education Policy & Funding

Trump signs executive order that aims to close U.S. Department of Education

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

The Education Department administers billions of dollars in federal assistance through programs such as Title I and IDEA

President Donald Trump has signed a much anticipated executive order that he said is designed to close the U.S. Department of Education.

Education Policy & Funding

U.S. Department of Education slashes staff

March 13, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Trump is expected to sign an executive order to start the process of eliminating the department of education, but has not yet done so.

The U.S. Department of Education announced March 11 that it’s cutting its workforce nearly in half--a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon said is a first step toward…

Innovation Insights

The ED is dead! Long Live the ED!

April 17, 2025March 11, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

It’s not often I have trouble finding people to discuss the politics of public education. Of course, nothing is usual ... Read more

Innovation in Education

Navigating Special Education with Open Communication

February 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Expert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically underfunded for decades—and how the potential dismantling of the Department of Education adds new complications.

Education Policy & Funding

What teachers want Donald Trump to know about their schools and their jobs

January 31, 2025 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Teachers want Trump to know they care deeply about their students, want to prepare them for success, and that education is a priority.

Donald Trump will become the 47th president with his inauguration on Monday. What do America’s educators want from him?

Education Policy & Funding

Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education

March 12, 2025January 28, 2025 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Bessemer City Schools & William Howard Taft University

Advocates for dismantling the Department of Education argue for local control and efficiency, while critics highlight risks to equity, access.

In light of Donald Trump assuming a second presidential term in 2025, conversations concerning dismantling the United States Department of Education have resurfaced.

Nevada Department of Education and Nevada Gold Mines Extend Partnership with Discovery Education, Delivering Engaging Digital Content Statewide for a 5th Year

January 27, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Carson City, NV and Charlotte, NC — The  Nevada Department of Education is proud to announce it has renewed its ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

UO professor equips Oregon middle, high school students with virtual career counselor

December 6, 2024 by Leila Okahata, University of Oregon Communications

Meet Sassy, an AI career explorer for students developed in partnership with the Oregon Department of Education. Virtual career exploration for students.

Oregon middle-schoolers can now get a head start on picking a career path, thanks to a new tool powered by artificial intelligence and developed by a University of…

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