Education policy is set by the state Board of Regents, who are chosen by the State Legislature. Under law, local school ...

The pay boost was meant to elevate the salary of Commissioner Betty A. Rosa above that of individual superintendents in New ...

Republicans have been calling for the demise of the U.S. Department of Education since its creation in 1979 by Jimmy Carter.

The New York high school football season is in the process of becoming a week longer. Following the New York State Public ...

For public schools, the 45-year-old federal agency plays a few roles: it can influence policy decisions from the state; it ...

Pay increases totaling $155,000 for Education Commissioner Betty Rosa prompted rebuke by critics and then a fierce defense by ...

New York City schools could lose $2 billion if the federal Department of Education is abolished, NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Avilés-Ramos warned.

The Trump administration has begun drafting an executive order to dismantle the federal Department of Education.

When asked why he would put McMahon in charge of the education department only to get rid of it, Trump said, "I want her to ...

Follow the latest coverage as President Donald Trump participates in the National Prayer Breakfast. Live updates as the ...