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Why Is There a Federal Education Department?

Despite the fearmongering from teachers unions, it's largely useless.

Reason · May 7, 2025

‘We won’t be silent’ — Teachers vow legal challenges after Trump moves to slash Department of Education

The agency oversees a $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio and supervises 50 million primary and secondary students across the U.S.

Fortune · Mar 20, 2025

Kill the Federal Department of Education

We could decentralize education, improve outcomes, and help reduce the size of the federal Leviathan.

Reason · Feb 10, 2025

Trump picks Linda McMahon to be Education secretary - Roll Call

Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon is Donald Trump’s pick for Education secretary, a role that could put her at the forefront of cultural debates.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2024

More Black and Latina women are leading unions - and transforming how they work

Women make up roughly half of U.S. labor union membership, but representation in top level union leadership positions has lagged, even in female-dominated industries, and particularly for women of color

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024

Severely Underpaid And Often Without Benefits: Florida District Struggles To Hire Bus Drivers As Employment Drops To 13.6%

The nationwide bus driver shortage is disrupting schools. Low pay, long hours, and a lack of benefits are making it hard to recruit and retain drivers.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28, 2024

Union Leaders Respond To Biden's Decision To Step Down

Union leaders express appreciation for President Biden's support for public education, unions, and working people, while recognizing Vice President Harris'...

Top News · Jul 21, 2024

GOP courts union support, but not when it comes to teachers - Roll Call

The GOP’s broad overtures toward unionized workers does not extend to teachers' unions, who remain a favorite target of Republican attacks.

Roll Call · Sep 1, 2023

Report: What Teachers Make in Every State

New research from the National Education Association shows that while average teacher pay has increased, it is not keeping pace with inflation.

Tech&Learning · May 1, 2023

DeSantis wants to expand "Don't Say Gay"

"It was never about 'protecting children,'" opponent says

Salon · Mar 24, 2023