School Choice & Charters
Tracker
Federal Private School Choice: Which States Are Opting In?
Six governors say they plan to opt into the federal tax-credit scholarship, and three have said they won't.
Teaching
Does Homework Further Learning? Educators Weigh In
Many educators said homework isn't always effective or beneficial for students.
Federal
See Where the Ed. Dept.'s Programs Will Move as the Trump Admin. Downsizes
Use our guide to see which agencies will end up with which programs.
Education Funding
Education Week's 2025 Word of the Year Is ...
Trump's efforts to reshape the federal role in education caused uncertainty for schools.
Education Funding
Congress Revived a Fund for Rural Schools. Their Struggles Aren't Over
A federal program directs money to counties that lose revenue from being on federally owned national forest land.
Federal
The Ed. Dept.'s Research Clout Is Waning. Could a Bipartisan Bill Reinvigorate It?
Advanced education research has bipartisan support even as the federal role in it shrinks.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
‘Instant Support’: Why We Should Embrace AI Tools for English Learners
Though not a replacement for educators, it can be a powerful ally, writes Jean-Claude Brizard.
Secondary Students Are Struggling With Reading, Too. A Look at the Landscape
Exclusive survey findings outline how educators perceive the obstacles affecting older students' reading.
When Older Students Can't Read: How This Middle School Is Tackling Literacy
Structured literacy classes at a New Hampshire middle school have helped some students crack the code.
Teachers Need Help Reaching Teens Who Missed Basic Reading Skills. Can PD Help?
There are far fewer PD providers to train secondary teachers on reading fundamentals.
State Reading Laws Focus on K-3. What About Older Students Who Struggle?
Should lawmakers push reading legislation to address the needs of students beyond elementary grades?
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Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating Safe Havens: Confronting Digital Threats and Supporting Student Well-Being
This Spotlight explores how creating safe havens and confronting digital threats supports student and staff well-being.
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How can we ensure students are truly learning and expressing their own understanding, not just outsourcing their thinking to AI?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: Building Resilience and Support for Students with Dyslexia
This Spotlight examines dyslexia, the need for social-emotional support, the value of early screening, and the key role teachers and schools play.
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Special Education
Video
How This District Teaches Bilingual Students With Dyslexia
Students with dyslexia receive instruction in Spanish or English, depending on their dominant spoken language.
School & District Management
Video
The Enemy of Smart, Strategic Spending Decisions in K-12 Districts: Leadership Churn
The EdWeek Research Center surveyed district leaders on the barriers to long-term thinking.
Professional Development
Video
How One District Is Getting Secondary Teachers Up to Speed on Reading Support
A district invests in improving secondary teachers' knowledge to help students needing reading support.
Federal
Video
Here’s What the Ed. Dept. Upheaval Will Mean for Schools
The Trump administration took significant steps this week toward eliminating the U.S. Department of Education.
Artificial Intelligence
Video
These Students Are Using AI to Visualize Their Reading Comprehension
Students learn how to write AI prompts while demonstrating reading comprehension in this middle school classroom.
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Education Market
Market Analysis
What California K-12 Districts Will Need From Vendors in 2026
The state's funding outlook is buoyed by higher tax revenues, but it's unclear how long the boost will last.
Meeting District Needs
K-12 Insider
The Reality of School Leadership: Misconceptions, Capacity Gaps, and What K-12 Vendors Still Miss
EdWeek Market Brief spoke to Lisa Herring, CEO of New Leaders and former superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools.
Regulation & Policy
Market Analysis
Texas Expands Bluebonnet Curriculum, Ramping Up Challenge to Established K-12 Companies
Education companies selling curriculum in the nation’s second-largest K-12 market will face increased competition from Texas’ in-house learning resources following the approval of a new suite of Bluebonnet Learning programs.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
EdMarket Recap: What's Happening To Title Funds; Immigration Actions Hit Enrollment
EdWeek Market Brief staff writers dissect significant news of the week and identify the most important takeaways for companies serving K-12 districts.
- LeadershipRecruitment & Retention 7 Things Teachers Say Would Make Them Stay on the JobEducators pointed to everything from classroom size to the amount of autonomy they're given.
Why Districts Set Up Immigration-Related ProtocolsNot all districts establish or communicate immigration-related protocols, survey found.What Parents Want Most From Schools: Clear, Honest CommunicationA survey of parents points to the importance of clear, detailed information from schools.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts Supreme Court Weighs IQ Tests and Other School Records in Key Death Penalty CaseThe court weighs the proper role of IQ tests for defendants claiming an intellectual disability.
Rod Paige, Nation's First African American Secretary of Education, Dies at 92Under Paige’s leadership, the Department of Education rolled out the landmark No Child Left Behind law.Texas Gov. Abbott Wants 'Disciplinary Action' for Schools That Resist Turning Point USAHe endorsed growing the footprint of the late Charlie Kirk's organization in the state's high schools.Teaching & LearningReading & Literacy How to Build a Reading Block: Two Teachers Share Their ApproachesStudies don't prescribe how best to knit together components of reading—leaving it up to teachers to devise.
Work Flexibility, Leader Stability Keys to High Teacher MoraleEducation Week and the Boston Globe partnered on an event exploring the "State of Teaching" project.We Asked Executives What Skills Young Workers Are Missing. Here's What They SaidStudents need to learn how to solve problems, manage conflict, and be more curious.TechnologyEd-Tech Policy Chile Becomes Latest Country to Ban Smartphones During ClassThe new law will take effect next year.
How One District Uses AI to Build More Efficient Master School SchedulesIn tight budgetary times, AI can find savings in schools' class schedules.How This District Got Students, Teachers, Parents, and Leaders to Agree on AIOne Southern California school system went slower in developing guidelines in order to build buy-in.
