EDUCATION POLICIES, ANALYSIS, AND RESOURCES
The Education Domain tracks and reports on policies that deal with school choice, student loans, curriculum reform efforts, teacher unions, students with disabilities, affirmative action, minority students, vocational training and higher education. This domain tracks policies emanating from the White House, the Department of Education and state legislatures.
Latest Education Posts
Coronavirus Hits Higher Education
Brief #40—Education
By Ivan A Moore
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, universities have experienced unprecedented disruptions. Over the past few weeks, they’ve emptied classrooms and dorms, with most opting to finish the semester online. A few have cancelled courses altogether. Though extreme, these measures will protect students and staff from the rapid spread that would occur via stadium-like lecture halls, busy cafeterias, and crowded dorms. It was the only safe option, but the fallout will reverberate through America’s higher education system for years to come.
Proposed Student Debt Overhaul Ignores Loan Servicer Mismanagement Policy
Brief #40—Education
By Terrence Smith
Betsy DeVos Proposes New Title IX Definitions
Brief #39—Education
By Ivan A Moore
Student Loan Debt Soars with No Clear End in Sight
Brief #38—Education
By Ivan Moore
Trump supports free speech on college campuses, when it is conservative free speech
Brief #37—Education
By Terrence A Smith
Educational Policies of 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates
Brief #36—Education
By Erin Mayer
Trump Roll Backs on School Lunches Leads to Lawsuit
Brief #35—Education
By Erin Mayer
The Trump administration has altered the way children are eating lunch, nationwide. The State of New York claims today’s school lunches contain fewer whole grains, more sodium, and additional milk flavors in children’s meals.
Betsy DeVos Special Olympics Cuts
Brief #34—Education
By Erin Mayer
Teacher’s Strikes March On: Success in Oakland
Brief #33—Education Policy Summary Oakland teachers are returning to their classrooms, this week, after a week-long strike. After a year of contract negotiations, this Sunday school officials and teacher’s unions were finally able to come to an agreement. Although...