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Federal Photos PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes at the Moms for Liberty National SummitFormer President Trump was a keynote the final night—and said little about schools.
Federal At Moms for Liberty National Summit, Trump Hardly Mentions EducationIn a "fireside chat" with a co-founder of the parents' rights group, the former president didn't discuss his education policy priorities.
Federal Then & Now Why It's So Hard to Kill the Education Department—and Why Some Keep TryingProject 2025 popularized plans to end the U.S. Department of Education, but the idea has been around since the agency's inception.
Federal ‘Coaching and Politics’: What Coaches See in Tim Walz's VP CandidacyTim Walz's experience as a football coach is viewed by fellow coaches as good preparation for national politics.
Federal Video WATCH: 5 Key Education Moments From the Democratic National ConventionCalls to end gun violence, Tim Walz's background as a teacher, and Project 2025 all made for key K-12 moments at the 2024 convention.
Federal Trump Will Return to Moms for Liberty Summit as Keynote SpeakerAt the group's 2023 meeting, the former president pledged to eliminate the Education Department and have parents elect principals.
Federal Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Education? Inside the 2024 Democratic PlatformThe 2024 platform calls for universal prekindergarten, expanded career and technical education, and fully funding IDEA.
Federal Project 2025 and GOP Aim for Universal School Choice. What Would That Look Like?Most ambitious private school choice policies have happened at the state level. How would it take shape at the federal level?
Federal From Our Research Center Why Most Teachers Won’t Be Talking About the Election in Their ClassroomsMost educators also said their districts won't hold voter registration drives for students this school year, according to a new survey.
Federal Letter to the Editor Rick Hess' Project 2025 GaslightA school board member responds to Rick Hess' opinion essay on the Heritage Foundation's education proposal.
Federal The School Where Tim Walz Taught Suddenly Finds Itself in the National SpotlightIt has to navigate excitement for one of its own with political neutrality and ensuring the school is still a place focused on learning.
Federal Video Educators From Tim Walz’s Old School React to Having Him on the BallotThe superintendent and a principal from Tim Walz's former school district weigh in on his selection, and what it means for their town.
Federal FAFSA Was a Debacle Last Year. Here’s What the Ed. Dept. Is ChangingThe Education Department plans a phased rollout of the FAFSA this year after the revamped form's introduction was beset by major glitches.
Federal Opinion A Teacher in the White House: What Harris-Walz Could Mean for EducationIt’s no surprise that vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz is so good at explaining things: He's a former social studies teacher.
Federal Tim Walz, a Former Teacher, Is Kamala Harris' Running MateKamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, for the No. 2 slot on the Democratic ticket.
