by kids1stadvocac | Feb 18, 2025 | Federal Archive
The Tennessee Tribune COPAA member Heather Eckner shares this column about the potential impact of dismantling the US Department of Education, noting, “The U.S. Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring that all students, regardless of background or...
by kids1stadvocac | Feb 18, 2025 | Federal Archive
On Thursday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). In her opening remarks, McMahon pledged to deliver on education-related...
by kids1stadvocac | Feb 14, 2025 | Federal Archive
On February 12th, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a press release announcing the presidential nomination of six sub-cabinet positions: Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education; Jennifer Mascott, General Counsel to the Department of Education; Kimberly...
by kids1stadvocac | Feb 14, 2025 | Federal Archive
The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) brief about the function of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Succinctly captioned, the brief states that ED enhances education by offering guidance and essential support to...
by kids1stadvocac | Feb 11, 2025 | State Archive
Detroit Free Press As President Donald Trump seeks to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, the potential closure of the federal agency — which, among other purposes, directs funding for the education of low-income children and investigates allegations of...
