Several GOP members of the panel questioned Cardona about whether the inclusion of the 1619 Project meant ED was endorsing a "controversial" revision of American history.
District leaders, school boards, and local elected officials must show the courage and principled leadership to spend the federal dollars wisely and ensure transparency.
Without national standards, there is huge variation between what one school and a district in another state may be teaching students at the same level.
Malia Hite, educator licensing coordinator with USBE, told KUER-FM the retention rate between the 2019-20 and current school years was 93%, compared to 90-91% in previous years.
Enhancing the use of technology as a family engagement tool is one of the top goals leaders in Bloomington Public Schools District 87 have for fall 2021.
Many district leaders plan to use COVID stimulus money to add teachers despite cautions from some policymakers who say new hires won't be sustainable after the funding expires.
A critical issue facing leaders of the next Department of Education will be how to use assessments to measure progress after the disruptions of COVID and online learning.
School district leaders must consider COVID realities and risks involved in decisions they make, communicate clearly and remain flexible—which includes being ready to pivot as the situation evolves.
