- Welcome, !NewslettersLog Out
Education Policy
The Latest
France, School Bells and the Workplace
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the country has managed to keep children in school – and return women to the workplace.
GOP-Led Missouri House OKs Private School Scholarship Bill
A Missouri bill to allow scholarships for K-12 private schooling has passed the state House.
Correction: School Choice Story
In a story Feb. 24, 2021, about a bill on private school scholarships, The Associated Press erroneously reported that 82 supportive votes were needed to advance the bill in the House.
School Voucher Push Taps Frustration Over Distance Learning
Republican lawmakers pushing to spend public money to pay for private or home schooling say they are responding to parental frustration over lack of in-person schooling.
Centrist Democrats Flex Muscles, Create Headaches for Biden
Moderate Democrats are demonstrating significant political clout in President Joe Biden's Washington, thanks to a 50-50 split in the Senate that leaves little room for error on tough votes.
Action on School Choice Legislation Delayed Until Next Year
New Hampshire lawmakers are setting aside a spirited debate over school choice for the next year.
Emergency Financial Aid During COVID-19
A new round of federal emergency grants for college students is coming. This time, more students may qualify.
Underly, Kerr Advance in State Superintendent Race
A candidate with broad support from conservatives who says she is a Democrat and another endorsed by the state teachers union advanced in Tuesday’s primary and will square off in April in the race to become Wisconsin’s top education official.
Biden Says He Won’t Cancel $50,000 in Student Debt
Despite pressure from Democrats, the president said he won't pursue wide scale cancellation of student debt.
