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The Government Just Told Educators They’re Not “Real” Professionals

A new federal definition of “professional degrees” excludes all education fields, slashing loan access and threatening the teacher, librarian, counselor, and leader pipeline.

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Eliminating the Department of Education Won’t Fix Education’s Dysfunctions, But Neither Will Denying They Exist

It’s time for a new way forward—one that prioritizes students over politics and innovation over preservation of the status quo

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Trump’s War on Education: Why Cuts Labeled As Efficiency Could Destroy Opportunity

The Trump administration’s plan to cut the U.S. DOE could unravel decades of progress, hurt vulnerable students, and weaken America’s global competitiveness.

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Did Elon Musk and his DOGErs Violate Ferpa?

Elon Musk’s alleged FERPA violation raises concerns over student data privacy as the Department of Education faces backlash over unauthorized data access.

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Is Trump Gutting Education Research a New Beginning or Just ‘Slashing and Burning’?

Surprise cuts at Institute of Education Sciences spare NAEP but suspend millions of dollars in ongoing contracts.

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So, How Did I Do? A Response to My 2024 Predictions on Education

Last February, I made ten predictions regarding education policy and practice and promised to grade my work. In the spirit of accountability, here’s how I did!

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EXPLAINED: What Is Title I and How Is It Used to Fund Our Schools?

When national politicians and lobbyists argue we should spend more money on K-12 education, they’re almost always talking about increasing allocations for

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It's Time To Break the Discipline Cycle and Invest in Student Supports

It’s Time To Break the Discipline Cycle and Invest in Student Supports

While we continue to struggle to figure out how to educate students 12 months into the global pandemic, we cannot afford to lose sight of the pressing need

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5 Most Read Posts of the Decade

5 Most Read Posts of the Decade

WHAT WE GOT RIGHT: It’s the end of a year, decade, era. While Education Post hasn’t existed for the entirety of the 2010s, we’ve seen a lot of phenomenal conversations happen on our digital pages.

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