Several Republicans joined Democrats to confirm John King for education secretary. King's main task is implementing the sweeping new education law.

A Senate committee approved John King for education secretary. He awaits a confirmation vote from the full Senate.

An Inspector General report says the Education Department misled the public about the misdeeds of student loan companies. Lawmakers are outraged over the mistreatment of military service members.

  Roland Martin talks to interim Secretary of Education John King about the rule that deals with racial inequities that plague students of color in this…

Acting Education Secretary John King is on a mission to reset the tone about teachers. Under the new federal education law, teachers will have greater input in education policy.

Roland Martin talks to the incoming Secretary of Education, John King about the status of the nation’s graduation rates, education and college preparation courses. “We were excited…