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Trump has won a second term–here’s what that means for schools

November 7, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Lawmakers may balk at Trump education proposals they see as expanding the federal role or disadvantaging their constituents.

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education, expand school choice, roll back new protections for LGBTQ students, and deport…

Educational Leadership

No-holds-barred interview: The need for truth in education!

January 25, 2023January 4, 2018 by Dr. Rod Berger

People know Dr. Steve Perry from his education thought leadership, his Capital Preparatory Schools system and his talent to tell his personal stories in education. Outspoken and often…

District Management

Can traditional public schools win in an age of school choice? Yes—and here’s how

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

Public schools must ensure continued success in order to compete for students against charter schools, online learning, and other forms of education. Dissatisfied students, parents, and even staff…

As expected, Trump’s education budget prioritizes school choice

May 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

President Donald Trump on May 23 released details of his proposed FY 2018 education budget, which adamantly supports school choice and slashes funding for other major education programs…

News

Students turn their backs on DeVos during commencement speech

May 12, 2017 by Joy Resmovits, Los Angeles Times

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News

Trump repeats push for school voucher program

March 2, 2017 by Joy Resmovits, Los Angeles Times

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District Management

Betsy DeVos nomination clears Senate committee in tight vote

February 1, 2017 by Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press

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District Management

DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions

January 18, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, emerged from her confirmation hearings with Republicans praising her commitment to school choice and with Democrats voicing concerns over…

Ancillary

Betsy DeVos: She’ll be a breath of fresh air for parents, students alike

January 12, 2017January 11, 2017 by Lindsey M. Burke, Tribune News Service

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Ancillary

Republicans gear up for school choice legislation under DeVos

January 12, 2017January 7, 2017 by Emily Wilkins, CQ-Roll Call

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District Management

Here’s what you need to know about Betsy DeVos, likely Education Secretary

January 12, 2017November 28, 2016 by Laura Ascione

With his nomination of billionaire Betsy DeVos for U.S. Secretary of Education, President-elect Donald Trump seems to be making good on his campaign promise to promote school choice.…

District Management

City plans to end guarantee for local high school slots

September 23, 2013 by Smurik

In a push that is alarming parents, the Bloomberg administration plans to stop guaranteeing eighth-graders a spot in the city’s remaining neighborhood high schools, the New York Daily…

District Management

School choice: Part of the solution to our broken education system

July 29, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

One of the most important things we do as a society is educate our kids, The Huffington Post reports.

District Management

The bait-and-switch tactic driving Georgia’s education debate

May 23, 2012May 22, 2012 by By Jay Bookman, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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District Management

Five tips for digital communication in the new year

January 31, 2012December 9, 2011 by By Nora Carr, APR

With a new year approaching, it's a great opportunity to re-evaluate what’s working—and what’s not—in your classroom, school, or district communications program. Here are five tips to power…

Research

New research: School choice has positive impact on college achievement gap

September 20, 2011 by Staff and wire services reports

As U.S. politicians continue to debate the merits of allowing parents to choose their children’s schools, research financed by the Department of Education has found that school choice…

District Management

School voucher bills flood GOP-led statehouses

August 5, 2011 by From staff and wire reports

More states than ever before have considered school vouchers this year, driven by resurgent Republicans who see the lagging economy as an opportunity for a fresh push on…

Trump has won a second term–here’s what that means for schools

No-holds-barred interview: The need for truth in education!

Can traditional public schools win in an age of school choice? Yes—and here’s how

As expected, Trump’s education budget prioritizes school choice

Trump repeats push for school voucher program

Betsy DeVos nomination clears Senate committee in tight vote

DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions

Betsy DeVos: She’ll be a breath of fresh air for parents, students alike

Republicans gear up for school choice legislation under DeVos

Here’s what you need to know about Betsy DeVos, likely Education Secretary

City plans to end guarantee for local high school slots

School choice: Part of the solution to our broken education system

The bait-and-switch tactic driving Georgia’s education debate

New research: School choice has positive impact on college achievement gap

School voucher bills flood GOP-led statehouses

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

Counslr Launches in Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Staff and Students

Ignite Reading Again Approved as 1:1 High-Dosage Early Literacy Tutoring Provider in Massachusetts

aiEDU and The Rithm Project Partner to Infuse Human Connection into AI Literacy Through High School ELA Curriculum

Catapult Learning is Approved to Provide High-Dosage Tutoring in Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Schools

Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

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