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DeVos sued for delaying rules protecting student loan borrowers
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Trump touts rural broadband internet access in $1 trillion infrastructure plan
Rural communities' broadband internet access has become a key part of President Donald Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure proposal, which would promote high-speed internet access across rural America, including…
Defrauded students were about to get federal help with loans. Now they have to wait
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5 ways technology can support educators in an environment of expanding school choice
President Trump’s recent education budget proposal has received a great deal of attention for cutting education by $9.2 billion or 13.6 percent. The administration is proposing an additional…
Can traditional public schools win in an age of school choice? Yes—and here’s how
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…
4 points DeVos makes about school choice
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos offered a vague look at the Trump Administration's plans for school choice during her keynote at the American Federation for Children's National…
As expected, Trump’s education budget prioritizes school choice
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…
5 major ways Trump’s proposed education budget would impact schools, students
If "near-final" documents obtained by The Washington Post are true, education would see deep cuts to the tune of more than $10 billion under President Donald Trump's education…
4 things DeVos said during her ASU+GSV keynote
During her keynote address at the annual ASU+GSV Summit in Utah, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos didn't stray too far from her usual focus topics. DeVos covered…
Black college students could benefit from Trump’s worker visa order
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Urgent: 3 reasons to track Trump’s latest education moves
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to limit the federal government's role in U.S. education and to return much of that control to states. The order…
For-profit education could come roaring back in the Trump administration
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Education policy check-up: 7 things to know
It's a busy--and tumultuous--time in Washington. With daily developments in the U.S. Education Department, it's often difficult to keep pace with new policy recommendations, staff updates, and news.…
ED programs set to lose another $3 billion
President Donald Trump is asking Congress to cut almost $3 billion in education funding for the remainder of the fiscal year, according to a document obtained by Politico.…
New Trump laws will support women in STEM fields
President Donald Trump has signed two bills aimed at increasing the number of women who pursue entrepreneurial endeavors and space-related STEM careers. "Currently, only 1 in every 4…
Trump’s ed budget: A ‘betrayal’ and a ‘meat cleaver’ to public education
Under President Trump's proposed FY 2018 budget, school choice would receive a massive $1.4 billion while the Education Department undergoes a $9 billion, or 13 percent, cut. Overall,…
6 of Betsy DeVos’ biggest blunders to date
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is no stranger to controversy. From the moment President Trump announced her nomination to her confirmation hearings, and in the days following her…
What do you do when a school doesn’t want your special-needs child?
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The 2 edtech fields with the most potential under Trump
The tumultuous early weeks of the Trump administration have produced plenty of headlines and controversy, but almost nothing on higher education. The nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy…
Reactions flare to DeVos’ confirmation
President Donald Trump's nomination of billionaire Betsy DeVos for U.S. Education Secretary caused immediate and intense reactions from supporting and opposing sides. Her final approval by the U.S.…
Here’s what schools need to know about ESSA right now
Recently, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told the Council of Chief State Schools Officers (CCSSO) that states should continue to move forward with their ESSA plans. However, accountability regulations…
10 high-need education policy areas for 2017
Competition for jobs is increasing thanks to an ever-growing global economy. Today's students are preparing for jobs that, in some cases, do not yet exist. In order to…
DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions
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…
Is Betsy DeVos good or bad for edtech?
School choice, support of teachers unions, and her record in Michigan have been the leading controversial talking points in education when it comes to Donald Trump’s pick for…
Betsy DeVos: Fierce hostility to public schools should be a disqualifier
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Betsy DeVos: She’ll be a breath of fresh air for parents, students alike
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