Indiana becomes 3rd state to gain ESEA waiver

The U.S. Education Department says the move will cut red tape and spur innovation, but critics worry it will hurt transparency and equity.

Signs of stabilization? Stress, exit plans down among teacher workforce

Despite a drop in job-related teacher stress compared to pandemic levels, Rand Corp. found burnout rates have slightly increased.

Education Department transfers key special ed, civil rights functions

The departments of Health and Human Services and Justice will receive core special education and civil rights responsibilities under the agreements.

DOJ deems EEOC’s disparate impact discrimination guidelines unconstitutional

The push against disparate impact liability has been a focus of the Trump administration, including by the Education Department.

Should Head Start require pre-K teacher pay parity?

Many commenters on a proposed rule said more federal funding is needed in addition to Head Start workforce wage and benefits standards.