What Would it Mean if President-elect Trump Dismantled the US Department of Education?

What Would it Mean if President-elect Trump Dismantled the US Department of Education?

By Kevin Welner,THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com  In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down the very department Trump has […]

Breaking Geographic Barriers: How Open Enrollment Can Lead New York City Toward a More Inclusive Education System

Breaking Geographic Barriers: How Open Enrollment Can Lead New York City Toward a More Inclusive Education System

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Wavebreakmedia/shutterstock.com  Open enrollment, by dismantling geographic barriers and promoting equitable access, offers the only viable path forward. By adopting open enrollment and supporting policies, New York City can take a bold step toward creating a more just and inclusive education system. New York City (NYC) is renowned for […]

Real Choice: Embracing Open Enrollment to Build a Fairer and More Inclusive NYC Education System

Real Choice: Embracing Open Enrollment to Build a Fairer and More Inclusive NYC Education System

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: A Katz / shutterstock.com  REAL CHOICE.  By adopting open enrollment and supporting policies, NYC can take a bold step toward creating a more just and inclusive education system.  Let’s study this blueprint. New York City’s public school system, despite being one of the largest and most diverse in […]