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Advocates want Joe Biden and Miguel Cardona to oust Mark Brown, the head of the Federal Student Aid office.
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Miguel Cardona Confirmed As U.S. Education Secretary
The Connecticut native will be charged with helping tackle a range of challenges schools face amid COVID-19.
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Why West Coast Schools Are Lagging On Reopening Their Districts
Local teachers unions say their areas face unique challenges when it comes to resuming in-person classes. But many districts have proven they can reopen safely.
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As Schools Face Upheaval, Biden Administration Says Standardized Testing Must Continue
The decision was made without Miguel Cardona, President Biden's nominee to run the Education Department.
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Most Teachers Say They're Comfortable Going Back To School, But Only With Strict Safety Measures
A new poll from the American Federation of Teachers finds that teachers support school reopenings, but only if certain conditions are met, including vaccine prioritization.
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Amid Tough School Reopening Battles, Americans Continue To Cheer Teachers Unions
Americans remain divided over how schools should handle the coronavirus pandemic, but parents support their local districts and teachers unions.
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Education Secretary Pick Miguel Cardona Wants To 'Safely' Reopen Schools
In testimony during his confirmation hearing, Cardona, who most recently served as Connecticut's education commissioner, received bipartisan praise.
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Carrying Betsy DeVos' Torch: More States Push Voucher Programs
School voucher programs are gaining momentum around the country.
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Parents Plead: Hold Them Back A Year, They Haven't Learned A Thing
After a year of unprecedented disruptions, some parents ― particularly those of children with disabilities ― are asking their school for a redo.
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Biden Extends Pause On Student Loan Payments
The executive order pertaining to federal loans is one of many actions the president planned to take immediately following his inauguration.
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Joe Biden's Stimulus Plan Emphasizes School Reopenings
The president-elect has said he would like to see most K-8 schools open within 100 days of his taking office.
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These Textbooks In Thousands Of K-12 Schools Echo Trump’s Talking Points
Their religion-centered, anti-Democrat, anti-science, anti-multicultural message mirrors the Christian nationalism seen at the U.S. Capitol riot.
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos To Resign After Pro-Trump Riot At Capitol
DeVos is the second Cabinet member to announce her resignation following Wednesday's violent insurrection by Trump supporters.
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Teachers Grapple With Discussing Capitol Riot With Kids During Already Unstable Year
One teacher compared Wednesday's events, which many watched unfold live during the school day, to 9/11 and Columbine.
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With Georgia Wins, These Progressive Policy Dreams *Might* Actually Come True
Democrats are hopeful they can make some major policy gains with Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the Senate and Joe Biden in the White House.
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Joe Biden To Nominate Miguel Cardona For Education Secretary
Cardona currently serves as commissioner of education in Connecticut.
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They Didn't Turn In Their Work For Remote School. Their Parents Were Threatened With Court And Fines.
After their kids experienced tech glitches or turned off cameras during online learning, these families were accused of truancy and received legal threats.
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As COVID-19 Continues, Classroom Learning Gaps Between Haves And Have-Nots Are Getting Wider
They attend the same schools and have the same teachers, but some kids have started to fall behind their wealthier classmates.
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Education Department Starts Addressing Discrimination Cases Related To COVID-19
For months, the agency had failed to process complaints of discrimination against students during the pandemic. Now it appears to be taking some steps forward.
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Goodbye, Betsy: Speculation Increases Over The Next Education Secretary
The appointee would take over during a time of unprecedented upheaval in schools.
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