by Christina Botteri | Mar 20, 2025 | Education, National, News, Policy, Tennessee
In a highly anticipated move on Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, calling it a “historic action that is 45 years in the making.” The East Room ceremony was attended by GOP governors from Texas,...
by Christina Botteri | Mar 11, 2025 | Education, National, News, Policy
The Department of Education announced a sweeping reduction in force (RIF) that will cut nearly 50% of its workforce, marking a significant step in what officials describe as the agency’s “final mission” under the Trump administration. The move, impacting approximately...
by Kaitlin Housler | Feb 12, 2025 | Education, News, Tennessee, The South
TennesseeCAN launched a new website on Wednesday as the Volunteer State enters a “new education era,” the nonprofit organization announced. Chelsea Crawford, Executive Director of TennesseeCAN, said the organization’s new website comes as Tennessee marks a pivotal...
by Christina Botteri | Jan 29, 2025 | Education, National, News, Policy
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday designed to expand educational opportunities through enhanced parental choice. The order reflects the administration’s commitment to empowering parents with the decision-making power over their...
