/personnel Personnel en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:08:14 GMT /policy-politics/ed-dept-layoffs-are-reversed-but-staff-fear-things-wont-return-to-normal/2025/11 The bill ending the shutdown reverses the early October layoffs of thousands of federal workers. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:08:14 GMT /policy-politics/ed-dept-layoffs-are-reversed-but-staff-fear-things-wont-return-to-normal/2025/11 /policy-politics/senate-confirms-longtime-north-dakota-schools-chief-for-top-ed-dept-role/2025/10 Senators approved a batch of Trump nominees that also included others to top Education Department posts. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:41:41 GMT /policy-politics/senate-confirms-longtime-north-dakota-schools-chief-for-top-ed-dept-role/2025/10 /policy-politics/ed-dept-workers-union-sues-over-emails-blaming-democrats-for-shutdown/2025/10 The lawsuit challenges an automatic email from furloughed staff that blames U.S. Senate Democrats for the government shutdown. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:06:58 GMT /policy-politics/ed-dept-workers-union-sues-over-emails-blaming-democrats-for-shutdown/2025/10 /policy-politics/laid-off-civil-rights-staff-will-return-to-work-next-month-ed-dept-says/2025/08 It’s the first time the agency—which has been under court orders to reinstate staff—has said it will actually bring laid-off employees back. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:14:34 GMT /policy-politics/laid-off-civil-rights-staff-will-return-to-work-next-month-ed-dept-says/2025/08 /policy-politics/ed-dept-hasnt-complied-with-order-to-restore-civil-rights-staff-judge-says/2025/08 The judge also said a high court ruling allowing layoffs at the Education Department shouldn't affect a separate case on agency cutbacks. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:25:44 GMT /policy-politics/ed-dept-hasnt-complied-with-order-to-restore-civil-rights-staff-judge-says/2025/08 /policy-politics/opinion-why-did-penny-schwinn-withdraw-her-bid-to-be-no-2-in-trumps-ed-dept/2025/08 What the news tells us about the Republican education divide and the K–12 culture wars. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:44:20 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-why-did-penny-schwinn-withdraw-her-bid-to-be-no-2-in-trumps-ed-dept/2025/08 /policy-politics/penny-schwinn-drops-bid-to-serve-as-no-2-in-education-department/2025/07 The former Tennessee state education chief had cleared a committee vote but faced skepticism from some conservatives. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:34:08 GMT /policy-politics/penny-schwinn-drops-bid-to-serve-as-no-2-in-education-department/2025/07 /policy-politics/hope-shattered-for-laid-off-ed-dept-staff-after-supreme-court-order/2025/07 The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with 1,400 Education Department layoffs. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:37:52 GMT /policy-politics/hope-shattered-for-laid-off-ed-dept-staff-after-supreme-court-order/2025/07 /policy-politics/trump-admin-can-proceed-with-ed-dept-layoffs-supreme-court-rules/2025/07 The Trump administration asked the justices to set aside an injunction blocking its layoffs of 1,400 Education Department employees. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:06:05 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-can-proceed-with-ed-dept-layoffs-supreme-court-rules/2025/07 /policy-politics/penny-schwinn-advances-for-full-senate-approval-for-ed-dept-s-no-2-job/2025/06 A U.S. Senate education committee advanced the nominations of Schwinn and Kimberly Richey for a full chamber vote. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:44:30 GMT /policy-politics/penny-schwinn-advances-for-full-senate-approval-for-ed-dept-s-no-2-job/2025/06 /policy-politics/an-ed-dept-staffers-6-000-mile-journey-to-find-closure-after-abrupt-job-loss/2025/06 Jane Hodgdon took to the road to visit schools she had worked with in her 25 years at the U.S. Department of Education. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:56:14 GMT /policy-politics/an-ed-dept-staffers-6-000-mile-journey-to-find-closure-after-abrupt-job-loss/2025/06 /policy-politics/court-again-tells-trump-admin-to-restore-laid-off-ed-dept-staffers/2025/06 The judge was ruling in a case that challenged staff cuts and office closures at the Education Department's office for civil rights Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:59:52 GMT /policy-politics/court-again-tells-trump-admin-to-restore-laid-off-ed-dept-staffers/2025/06 /policy-politics/trump-admin-adds-project-2025-author-to-education-department-staff/2025/06 The appointment comes as Trump has already begun to embrace plans outlined in the controversial 900-page conservative policy agenda. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:30:27 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-adds-project-2025-author-to-education-department-staff/2025/06 /policy-politics/trump-admin-pauses-ed-dept-layoffs-after-judges-order/2025/06 The U.S. Department of Education is slowly complying with a federal court order to reinstate staff. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:36:33 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-pauses-ed-dept-layoffs-after-judges-order/2025/06 /policy-politics/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-reinstate-ed-dept-layoffs/2025/06 The administration asks the U.S. Supreme Court to remove an injunction blocking the layoffs of nearly 1,400 department employees Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:11:24 GMT /policy-politics/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-reinstate-ed-dept-layoffs/2025/06 /policy-politics/republicans-press-top-ed-dept-nominees-to-commit-to-trumps-agenda/2025/06 Penny Schwinn and Kimberly Richey appeared before lawmakers for leadership in the department. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:46:30 GMT /policy-politics/republicans-press-top-ed-dept-nominees-to-commit-to-trumps-agenda/2025/06 /policy-politics/a-court-told-trump-to-reverse-ed-dept-layoffs-will-it-happen/2025/06 A judge ruled May 22 that the Trump administration had to reinstate laid-off Ed. Dept. staffers. They're still not back on the job. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:38:33 GMT /policy-politics/a-court-told-trump-to-reverse-ed-dept-layoffs-will-it-happen/2025/06 /policy-politics/top-trump-ed-dept-nominee-penny-schwinn-makes-her-case-to-senators-next-week/2025/05 Schwinn, a former Tennessee state schools chief who has drawn bipartisan praise, has a confirmation hearing scheduled for June 5. Thu, 29 May 2025 21:32:23 GMT /policy-politics/top-trump-ed-dept-nominee-penny-schwinn-makes-her-case-to-senators-next-week/2025/05 /policy-politics/what-100-ed-dept-investigations-say-about-trumps-agenda-for-schools/2025/05 Education Week has confirmed 100 Education Department investigations aligned with key Trump administration priorities. Thu, 22 May 2025 21:03:30 GMT /policy-politics/what-100-ed-dept-investigations-say-about-trumps-agenda-for-schools/2025/05 /policy-politics/judge-tells-trump-admin-to-reverse-education-department-layoffs/2025/05 The order also blocks the transfer of department functions to other agencies as well as an executive order aimed at dismantling the agency. Thu, 22 May 2025 17:24:47 GMT /policy-politics/judge-tells-trump-admin-to-reverse-education-department-layoffs/2025/05 /policy-politics/judge-casts-doubt-on-trumps-authority-to-gut-education-dept-staff/2025/04 Twenty-one states and a coalition of unions and school districts are challenging the president's dismantling of the Education Department. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:19:34 GMT /policy-politics/judge-casts-doubt-on-trumps-authority-to-gut-education-dept-staff/2025/04 /teaching-learning/fewer-subjects-students-data-points-feds-to-scale-back-naep/2025/04 Some 4th and 12th grade tests won't proceed as planned, following sweeping cuts to the U.S. Department of Education research arm last month. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:47:32 GMT /teaching-learning/fewer-subjects-students-data-points-feds-to-scale-back-naep/2025/04 /teaching-learning/who-will-support-english-learners-experts-warn-of-crisis/2025/04 The U.S. Department of Education's reduced staff and eliminated the office of English language acquisition as a standalone agency. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:02:01 GMT /teaching-learning/who-will-support-english-learners-experts-warn-of-crisis/2025/04 /technology/could-trump-budget-cuts-lead-to-more-cyberattacks-against-schools/2025/04 Schools stand to lose vital cybersecurity support as the Education Department is forced to suspend a cybersecurity initiative. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:02:43 GMT /technology/could-trump-budget-cuts-lead-to-more-cyberattacks-against-schools/2025/04 /policy-politics/groups-sue-over-trumps-cuts-to-education-department-research-arm/2025/04 This suit seeks the restoration of Institute of Education Sciences staff and contracts abruptly canceled by the Trump administration. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:39:25 GMT /policy-politics/groups-sue-over-trumps-cuts-to-education-department-research-arm/2025/04 /leadership/federal-efforts-have-curbed-teen-vaping-will-the-recent-cuts-change-that/2025/04 Efforts to curtail youth vaping may be in peril after dramatic federal staffing cuts. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:39:31 GMT /leadership/federal-efforts-have-curbed-teen-vaping-will-the-recent-cuts-change-that/2025/04 /policy-politics/opinion-the-u-s-dept-of-ed-has-been-cut-in-half-we-have-thoughts/2025/04 Absent clear explanation and deft management, the push to downsize the department invites confusion and risks political blowback. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-u-s-dept-of-ed-has-been-cut-in-half-we-have-thoughts/2025/04 /teaching-learning/why-trumps-move-to-shift-special-ed-to-hhs-is-rattling-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog/2025/03 Current and former staffers are wary of vague plans to move special education out of the Education Department. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:51:58 GMT /teaching-learning/why-trumps-move-to-shift-special-ed-to-hhs-is-rattling-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog/2025/03 /policy-politics/dramatic-cuts-to-ed-data-programs-will-have-far-reaching-consequences-researchers-warn/2025/03 Education research organizations asked Congress to intervene in cuts to ed. data, research staff. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:00:07 GMT /policy-politics/dramatic-cuts-to-ed-data-programs-will-have-far-reaching-consequences-researchers-warn/2025/03 /policy-politics/nea-aft-sue-to-block-trumps-education-department-dismantling/2025/03 The nation’s two largest teachers’ unions are asking federal courts to halt efforts to close the U.S. Department of Education. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:19:19 GMT /policy-politics/nea-aft-sue-to-block-trumps-education-department-dismantling/2025/03