Education Secretary Betsy DeVos

October 13, 2017

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos finds out about personalized learning at California school

DeVos said she learned a lot on tour of school, which drew protests from some who said they objected to her visit.

Theresa Harrington

July 20, 2017

Betsy DeVos and teachers' union leader trade barbs

U.S. Education Secretary and American Federation of Teachers President's comments highlight division that exists between some school choice advocates and those who back traditional public schools.

Theresa Harrington

June 29, 2017

Trump's proposed cuts to education funding create friction in charter school community

By insisting charter schools are public schools, charter advocates are distancing themselves from Trump's proposed cuts to federal funding for public schools.

Louis Freedberg

June 26, 2017

Supreme Court rules on church playgrounds; are vouchers for religious schools next?

As with Missouri, California's constitution bans public money for schools run by churches.

John Fensterwald

June 16, 2017

This Week in California Education: Episode 16, June 17, 2017

This week: CA legislature approves FY18 budget, with increased funding for K-12 schools, DeVos criticizes charter advocates who don't support other "school choice" options & Netflix CEO commits to long-term campaign to increase charter enrollments Produced by Sarah Tan

EdSource staff

June 13, 2017

DeVos says some charter school 'reformers' have become 'just another breed of bureaucrats'

The U.S. education secretary says the movement has departed from its founding principles of creativity and innovation.

Louis Freedberg

May 8, 2017

California education leader calls immigration 'the civil rights issue of our time'

The longtime education leader says public schools must serve the needs of parents and students as the Trump administration focuses on school choice.

Theresa Harrington

April 27, 2017

Trump executive order on education echoes Gov. Brown's belief in 'local control' of schools

California and Washington appear in sync on at least one issue: local control of schools.

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