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The article explores the Joe Biden administration's lack of a clear K-12 education agenda, contrasting it with previous administrations like Bush's No Child Left Behind and Obama's Race to the Top. Topics include the Biden administration's approach to K-12 education, the impact of the American Rescue Plan, the need for a more focused agenda, and the potential areas where the administration could put more emphasis, such as charter schools, parent engagement, and literacy curricula.

An interview with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is presented who discusses the Joe Biden administration's achievements in K-12 education, including the distribution of 130 billion U.S. dollars in emergency funds, investments in school infrastructure, and support for literacy, numeracy, mental health, and educators. Topics include investments in K-12 education, distribution of emergency funds, the administration's goals, and addressing challenges in education.

The article presents an interview with Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education. He discusses voice of teachers at the U.S. Department of Education and making sure of teachers having professional development on artificial intelligence. He mentions issues of teacher shortages and need of competitive salary for teachers. He also mentions need of providing mentorship and support for teachers.

The article discusses U.S. Department of Education plans for providing protections to pregnant and parenting students and school employees. Topics discussed including protections of LGBTQ students, schools must provide modification for students and employees experiencing pregnancy-related conditions, and problems with teen parents.

The article focuses on U.S. Department of Education released the 700 pages of proposed rules on the 50th anniversary of the landmark legislation that banned sex discrimination in schools, colleges, and universities. It mentions proposed changes to federal Title IX rules could mean broader protections for LGBTQ students and clearer processes for reviewing sexual assault and harassment allegations. It also mentions Title IX would include sexuality and gender identity.

The article reports that the U.S. Department of Education has finalized Charter School Program rules and National Alliance for Public Charter Schools argued the original proposal would place unnecessary obstacles in the way of new charter schools.

The article discusses the unintended consequence of Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH Grants), U.S. Department of Education program that has left thousands stuck with student debt.