Democrats Assail ‘Elegant Gaslighting’ as McMahon Softens Calls to Close Education Department
Feb 13, 2025
Democrats Assail ‘Elegant Gaslighting’ as McMahon Softens Calls to Close Education Department
The 74
After weeks of closure rumors and President Donald Trump pushing to shutter the U.S. Department of Education “immediately,” his education secretary nominee Thursday offered the strongest statement so far that the fate of the agency rests with Congress.
The 74
New Gallup survey of 14- to 29-year-olds shows growing misgivings from a generation poised to enter higher education and a workforce changed by AI.
Chalkbeat
Colorado lawmakers avoided major cuts to K-12, early childhood, and higher education funding in next year’s budget proposal despite an overall shortfall of more than $1.2 billion.
Fordham Institute
The current system of residential assignment carries a lot of baggage. It also forces families into boxes where their largest investments (i.e., homes) are intrinsically tied to a single public school.
