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National School Walkout founder Lane Murdock spoke via Skype about a walkout that day to protest violence in schools.

Pacific Research Institute fellow Lance Izumi argued that parents should have the right to opt out of the public school system.

At a gathering of state education leaders, a representative from Puerto Rico’s education department provided an update on schools on the island. Hurricane Maria in September 2017 caused major…

The Heritage Foundation hosted a discussion on the Obama administration federal school discipline directive. In 2014, the Education and Justice Departments sent a letter notifying schools…

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos delivered keynote remarks at a legislative conference hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). She said the relationship between the…

State and local education officials spoke about education policy in their states. Colorado Department of Education Commissioner Katy Anthes provided an update on her state’s education strategy…

Peter Zamora, the federal relations director for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), talked about President Trump’s fiscal year 2019 education budget request, implementation…

Education leaders from Florida, Illinois and Wyoming talked their states' implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and creating partnerships with private stakeholders.

Representative Val Demings (D-FL) discusses election security and efforts to reduce gun violence.

C-SPAN announced the winners of the 2018 StudentCam documentary competition. Adam Koch and Tyler Cooney won the grand prize for their video, Old Enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote.

State education leaders talked early childhood development at a conference hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Topics included the connection between health…

President Trump hosted what was called a “listening session” with students, parents, and teachers affected by gun violence in schools. He heard stories from those affected by the recent shooting in Parkland,…

Amy Klinger from the non-profit Educator’s School Safety Network talked about school safety and crisis response in the wake of the most recent mass shooting, this one at a Parkland,…

The U.S. Department of Education hosted a “Rethink School Summit” focusing on innovation in higher education. Education stakeholders from across the country talked about how moving away…

Daarel Burnette talked about failing infrastructure in U.S. schools.

The U.S. Department of Education hosted a “Rethink School Summit” focusing on innovation in K-12 education. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos delivered remarks and participated in discussions…

The U.S. Department of Education hosted a “Rethink School Summit” focusing on innovation in K-12 education. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos delivered remarks and participated in discussions with…

More than 200 young people participated in the annual U.K. Youth Parliament Debate in the British House of Commons. Youth members debated five issues. The final debate centered around…

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos talked about overhauling the education system through school choice. Her plan included focusing on four major skills for students: critical thinking,…

Former Obama administration Education Secretary John King was a keynote speaker at the Urban Superintendents Academy Conference.superintendents. Among the issues he spoke about were the…