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Politics Jan 10

What does the education secretary do?

By Dustin Hornbeck, The Conversation

Education Apr 06

Classes are held with masks being required to be worn at the Sokolowski School in Chelsea
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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

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos delivers remarks about administration efforts to increase school safety at The National Parent-Teacher Association Legislative Conference in Arlington, Virginia on March 13, 2018. Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters
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

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Secretary Arne Duncan defends against growing criticism from left and right

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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.

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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.

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