Tag: Donald Trump
May 23, 2017
California would lose $400 million in federal K-12 education funding under Trump budget
The U.S. Department of Education, which funds much of the K-12 and higher education programs nationally, would be downsized by more than 13 percent.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
May 18, 2017
Federal support for teacher training to continue, but next year's funding in doubt
The Trump Administration has proposed eliminating Title II teacher training programs in 2017-18.
Michael Collier
April 27, 2017
At 100 day mark, Trump falls short on education and child care pledges
The president has accomplished few of the initiatives outlined in his Contract with the American Voter.
Louis Freedberg
April 18, 2017
Civil rights group says schools must address student anxieties on immigration enforcement
MALDEF president says landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling guarantees undocumented students the right to attend public schools.
Louis Freedberg
March 21, 2017
Charter schools in line to get extra help despite Trump plan to slash education funding
Trump called for $1.4 billion in new funding for a school choice program that includes $168 million for expanding charter schools.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
March 16, 2017
Trump budget would result in loss of hundreds of millions in education dollars to California
Cuts to California would come about if Congress agrees to $9 billion in cuts to the U.S. Department of Education budget
Louis Freedberg
March 15, 2017
Advocate of 'choice,' DeVos says she supports 'great public schools'
Her remarks appeared to be her strongest endorsement of public schools since taking office just over a month ago.
Louis Freedberg
March 8, 2017
Trump frames 'school choice' agenda as civil rights initiative
The Trump administration has had to overcome a series of controversies and embarrassments regarding civil rights since the November election.
Louis Freedberg
March 1, 2017
Without providing details, Trump and DeVos continue to promote 'school choice' plan
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos backtracks again on comments about historically black universities that stirred controversy.
Louis Freedberg
February 27, 2017
Common Core in California likely to continue despite Trump opposition
It will be difficult to reverse the momentum in the state, where implementation of the Common Core is well underway.
Louis Freedberg and Theresa Harrington
February 17, 2017
DeVos keeps focus on school 'choice' without mentioning private school vouchers
DeVos is sending signals of cooperation after a contentious confirmation fight.
Louis Freedberg
February 10, 2017
DeVos confirmation triggered outpouring of support for public education system
Critics of the new education secretary were alarmed by her advocacy of school vouchers.
Louis Freedberg
February 7, 2017
In tie-breaking vote, Senate confirms Betsy DeVos as education secretary
Republicans needed Vice President Michael Pence to decide the closest vote ever for a Cabinet nominee.
Louis Freedberg and John Fensterwald
February 5, 2017
School districts step up protections for immigrant students
More school districts vow to protect immigrant students despite threats from the Trump administration.
Carolyn Jones
February 2, 2017
Eli Broad's opposition to DeVos reveals faultlines in charter school movement
Broad finds common ground with teachers unions in opposing Trump's education secretary nominee.