Education Apr 06 Watch 7:46 Study shows parents overestimate their student’s academic progress Research shows the vast majority of K-12 parents believe their kids are performing at their grade level when they’re not. To better understand the parent perception gap and how to close it, Amna Nawaz spoke with two former secretaries of… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas
Politics Dec 22 Biden picks Connecticut schools chief as education secretary President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Miguel Cardona, the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher, to serve as education secretary. By Collin Binkley, Alexandra Jaffe, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press
Education Jan 21 Democrats seek more oversight of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos At least four panels are expected to challenge DeVos on her most polarizing policies. By Colin Brinkley, Associated press
Politics Nov 23 Who is Trump’s pick for education secretary, Betsy DeVos? President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Betsy DeVos as education secretary, picking a prominent charter school advocate and Republican Party donor. By Daniel Bush
Mar 28 Watch Secretary Arne Duncan defends against growing criticism from left and right By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch Senate Confirms Several Obama Nominees on Inauguration Day The Senate confirmed several of the Obama administration's Cabinet choices but delayed voting on Hillary Clinton for secretary of state. Jim Lehrer reports on the day's events. Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch Energy, Education Nominees Begin Confirmation Hearings Along with Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton, the nominees for Secretary of Education and Secretary of Energy began their Senate confirmation hearings Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Ray Suarez reports on the process. Continue watching