Some Speculate About a Warren Department of Education
August 31, 2020
In a piece exploring the potential choice of former presidential contender Elizabeth Warren as the next Secretary of Education, New America’s Wesley Whistle ponders the implications that a Biden administration’s cabinet selections could have on a number of education issues. Notably, Warren’s Department of Education would likely represent a drastic departure from that of DeVos’ on implementation of key sections of ESSA, as the Massachusetts senator has been vocal on her stances regarding school choice, high-stakes testing and federal funding pathways.