The Education Department will now prioritize grant applications that focus on 'education choice'

The US Education Department has updated its priorities for discretionary grant programs. It will now favor applications that promote 'evidence-based literacy,' 'education choice,' and 'returning education to the states.'

This change means that federal education grants will likely shift towards programs that support school choice initiatives, like charter schools or private school vouchers. It also signals a move away from federal oversight, giving states more control over how education funds are used. This could redirect significant funding streams and alter the landscape of public education.