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Education news, analysis, and opinion about federal education policies and federal officials.
Federal 7 Takeaways for Educators From Biden's State of the UnionWhat did President Joe Biden say about education in his first State of the Union address to Congress? Here's a point-by-point summary.
Federal Biden Sounds Alarm on Youth Mental Health, Urges Americans to Aid Schools' COVID RecoveryThe president's State of the Union speech called on Americans to volunteer in schools and proposed new funding for mental health efforts.
Federal What the CDC's Relaxed Mask Recommendations Mean for SchoolsFederal officials adopted new metrics that will give districts the green light to end mask mandates in a broad swath of the country.
Federal CDC Plans Update to Indoor Mask Guidance. How Could That Apply to Schools?The CDC will soon update its general masking guidance, but has yet to say how any changes will affect recommendations for schools.
Federal Opinion What Stephen Breyer’s Resignation Means for EducationU.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is stepping down. Here’s what that means for education.
Federal Miguel Cardona Tells Teachers 'I Know You're Tired' in Speech Outlining Major K-12 GoalsThe education secretary outlined his vision for education and specific goals for schools, but COVID has complicated his work.
Federal Miguel Cardona Came in as a Teacher Champion. Has COVID Muted His Message?The education secretary is taking heat from some who say his advocacy is overshadowed by Biden's push to keep schools open.
Federal Citing Educator and Parent Anxieties, Senators Press Biden Officials on Omicron ResponseLawmakers expressed concern about schools' lack of access to masks and coronavirus tests, as well as disruptions to in-person learning.
Federal Miguel Cardona Should Help Schools Push Parents to Store Guns Safely, Lawmakers SayMore than 100 members of Congress say a recent shooting at a Michigan high school underscores the need for Education Department action.
Federal In Reversal, Feds Seek to Revive DeVos-Era Questions About Sexual Misconduct by EducatorsThe Education Department's decision follows backlash from former education Secretary Betsy DeVos and other conservatives.
Federal Biden Administration Lays Out Its Top Priorities for Education GrantsThe pandemic's impact and a diverse, well-prepared educator workforce are among areas the administration wants to fund at its discretion.
Federal Opinion How Uncle Sam Writes the Rules for SchoolsFormer Education Department adviser Michael Brickman explains how negotiated rule making works and why educators should pay close attention.
Federal Top Federal Adviser on Puerto Rico's Schools Declares: 'We Have to Build Trust'Chris Soto heads an Education Department team providing technical assistance and support for the U.S. territory's public schools.
Federal Schools Could Count Nonbinary Students Under Biden ProposalThe Civil Rights Data Collection for this school year could also revive questions about inexperienced teachers and preschool discipline.
Federal 'Parents' Bill of Rights' Underscores Furor Over Curriculum and Transparency in SchoolsU.S. Sen. Josh Hawley's bill highlights how education issues like critical race theory will likely stay in the national political spotlight.
