Education Policy and the Trump Administration
Kevin Chavous talked about the possible implications of President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Betsy DeVos to be Education secretary.
1,183 viewsKevin Chavous talked about the possible implications of President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Betsy DeVos to be Education secretary.
1,183 viewsPanelists talked about educational changes to benefit the African-American community. They discussed school choice, the influence of teachers' unions, giving schools autonomy, and providing …
911 viewsPanelists talked about charter and private schools, and how they can best maintain their “edge” against the public system. They focused on money spent per student in charter/private systems …
278 viewsKevin Chavous talked to California entrepreneurs about the Washington, D.C., charter school system he helped found. He also discussed school choice and U.S. competitiveness, and answered que…
209 viewsKevin Chavous talked about education in the United States, including school choice, early childhood education and funding. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.…
174 viewsThe Close the Gap: Equality in Education Rally was held on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Various civil rights leaders and education reform…
567 viewsKevin Welner talked about the growth of tuition tax credit programs that allow individuals and corporations to provide money for K-12 scholarships for eligible students. Topics included the …
264 viewsKevin Chavous and Tanya Clay House talked about school vouchers in the African American community in response to speeches by 2008 presidential candidates Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Sena…
150 viewsCity Councilman Chavous talked about his book, Serving Our Children: Charter Schools and the Reform of American Public Education, published by Capital Books, Inc. The outgoing D.C. Council …
65 viewsWashington, DC City Councilman Kevin Chavous talked about his book, "Serving Our Children: Charter Schools and the Reform of American Public Education", published by Capital Books, Inc. CBC’…
49 viewsWitnesses testified about the condition of the District of Columbia public school system. They focused on the needed repair of school buildings and improved technology in the classrooms. The…
122 viewsMichael Powell, Washington Post political reporter, offered a preview of the District of Columbia mayoral debate. Mr. Powell outlined the candidates' backgrounds and the priorities he expect…
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