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Diversity Leadership Academy Spotlights: Honoring HBCU Roots and Inclusive Leadership
The Council for Exceptional Children is proud to spotlight two outstanding 2025-2026 Diversity Leadership Academy (DLA) scholars, Ashton J. Minor and Simonie Moore. As graduates of Historically Black...
Read more >Leadership in Action: Reflections from the 2024-25 Leadership CEC Cohort
Every year, each Leadership CEC cohort gathers new and emerging leaders, nominated by units and divisions from across the country—each bringing their unique journey, perspective, and passion for...
Read more >Judge Blocks Attempt to Shutter Department of Education
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun has blocked the Trump Administration's plan to terminate hundreds of U.S. Department of Education (ED) employees, finding it was a covert attempt to dismantle the...
Read more >House Passes Tax Bill with Vouchers and Cuts to Student Loan Programs
On Thursday, the House of Representatives narrowly passed H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill that has been the focus of debate for weeks, by a vote of 214 to 215. The multitrillion-dollar tax and...
Read more >Secretary McMahon Discusses Budget Proposal on Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies to discuss the Department...
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