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The federal government provides about 8 percent of K-12 dollars, primarily through Title I funding for children from low-income families and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Obama administration sought to expand leverage over states through the Race to the Top competition, but a deadlock in Congress over reauthorizing the No Child Left Behind Act has left federal policy in flux.
March 9, 2017

Little impact expected on California as Congress rescinds school accountability rules

Civil rights groups counted on ESSA accountability rules to force the state board to take tough actions.

John Fensterwald
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 13, 2017

University of California president emerges as champion of program for undocumented students

Janet Napolitano, once criticized for her role in immigrant deportations, now defends the DACA program allowing students to stay in the United States.

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 9, 2017

Q&A: An expert in teacher training talks about how Common Core is going around the country

Anne Udall, of the New Teacher Center, talks about how the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, is affecting Common Core implementation.

Theresa Harrington
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.

Louis Freedberg
January 31, 2017

Hundreds protest in Oakland against Trump's nominee for education secretary

Teachers, administrators and parents object to DeVos’ positions promoting charter schools and vouchers.

Carolyn Jones
January 29, 2017

California will administer new pilot science test despite U.S. Department of Education ruling

State officials will administer the new test, not the old test in place since the 1990s.

Pat Maio
January 22, 2017

Donald Trump in haiku: San Jose students reflect on inauguration

Many watching the president's addressed panned it; some are open to change.

John Fensterwald
January 21, 2017

Education leaders challenge Trump assertion that students are 'deprived of all knowledge'

President Donald Trump, in his inaugural address, effectively labels the U.S. education system a failure.

Louis Freedberg