October 7, 2025 - 02:15

In a significant move, the Education Department is set to rebuild its research and statistics division, which had faced severe cuts and staffing reductions. Following a tumultuous period under the previous administration, where the department was nearly dismantled, the current leadership aims to restore its vital functions.
The initial decision to close the department and eliminate a substantial portion of its workforce left a void in educational research, impacting policy-making and data analysis across the nation. The restoration efforts focus on reinvigorating the division with new personnel and resources, allowing it to effectively gather and analyze data that informs educational practices and policies.
This revitalization is seen as crucial for addressing the diverse challenges facing the education system today. By prioritizing research, the department hopes to provide educators, policymakers, and stakeholders with the necessary insights to enhance student outcomes and promote equity in education. The commitment to rebuilding this division signals a renewed focus on evidence-based approaches to education reform.
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Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State AltoonaJungwoo Ryoo has been selected as the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, with his new role beginning on July 1, 2027. Until that date, Ryoo will remain in his...
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Washington education ranking dips again in national reportWashington state`s public education system has dropped again in a national assessment, even as the state saw gains in overall child well-being. The latest report from a child-focused research group...
July 14, 2026 - 23:26
Mariachi music, education to reverberate across Anaheim Union districtThe Anaheim Union High School District board has given the green light to a new mariachi afterschool program, bringing traditional Mexican folk music to students across the district. The program,...
July 14, 2026 - 04:08
LETTER: Climate education for allTo the editor: Last February, I joined more than 250 high school students from across Massachusetts at the State House for a Youth Climate Advocacy Day. I spent the day talking to my legislators...