Department of Education

Discrimination by Design Is Still Discrimination

Discrimination by Design Is Still Discrimination

Calling an unlawful transfer of statutory functions a “partnership” does not make it legal.

Evaluating the Impact of Federal Student Loan Policy

Evaluating the Impact of Federal Student Loan Policy

Scholars evaluate the impact of federal student loan policy.

DOGE’s Misguided Abandonment of Evidence

DOGE’s Misguided Abandonment of Evidence

Adopting a chainsaw-based approach to reform undermines the goal of creating a more efficient government.

Judicial Intervention in State and Local Public School Curricula

Judicial Intervention in State and Local Public School Curricula

Courts address limits of state and local control over school curriculum.

Title IX Regulation Under Fire

Title IX Regulation Under Fire

The Biden Administration’s Title IX regulation protecting LGTBQ+ students faces legal and political hurdles.

Regulating Teacher Credentialing to Benefit English Learners

Regulating Teacher Credentialing to Benefit English Learners

Scholars argue that the decentralization of teacher credentialing negatively affects English learners.

Has the “Every Student Succeeds Act” Left Children Behind?

Has the “Every Student Succeeds Act” Left Children Behind?

Scholars reflect on whether ESSA’s regulatory structure promotes or inhibits educational equity.

Regulatory Responses to Teacher Shortages

Regulatory Responses to Teacher Shortages

Experts examine and propose policy changes to address U.S. teacher attrition.

Ending the Virtual School-to-Prison Pipeline

Ending the Virtual School-to-Prison Pipeline

Civil rights attorney examines legal issues presented by virtual school disciplinary policies.

Regulating Charter School Quality

Regulating Charter School Quality

Scholars analyze variations in the regulation of charter school quality across states.

States Regain Regulatory Power Over Predatory Loan Servicers

States Regain Regulatory Power Over Predatory Loan Servicers

The Education Department’s new interpretation of federal law empowers states to protect student loan borrowers.

Protecting Student Data Privacy in the Digital Age

Protecting Student Data Privacy in the Digital Age

Experts recommend policies to enhance student data privacy in education technology platforms.