“Not only does this review identify a set of best practices that will help states improve their plans, they have also drawn attention to a glaring hole in the state plans that have already been submitted to the U.S. Department of Education…” —Rev. Samuel...
The senate confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education was more contentious than any nominee in memory. Senators were divided over her qualifications and education philosophy, and Vice President Pence stepped in cast the deciding vote on Tuesday. The public...
I recently heard a remarkable lecture by Dr. Ruth N. López Turley, who is a professor of sociology at Rice University, director of the Houston Education Research Consortium, and associate director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research. She is a graduate of...
The future of public education will depend on the church. Andrea Reyes Ramirez/ February 7, 2017 new administration’s nominee for Secretary of Education doesn’t usually steal the show. Betsy DeVos made headlines during her prolonged and contentious nomination process...
“We urge Sec. DeVos to make education equity in our public schools a top priority at the Department of Education. Access to high-quality education must be guaranteed for every American student, regardless of income, race or zip code.” –Dr. Andrea Ramirez, Faith...
El voto hispano desempeñó un papel decisivo en la elección de nuestro nuevo presidente, aunque no de la manera en que la mayoría de la gente lo esperaba. Nuestra comunidad demostró estar preocupada por la igualdad educativa, por la reforma migratoria, por la vida de...
