Education Funding
Trump Slashed Billions for Education in 2025. See Our List of Affected Grants
We've tabulated the many grant programs that have had awards terminated over the past year.
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
Do 4-Day School Weeks Attract and Retain Better Teachers? What the Largest Study Yet Says
Shortened schedules may not improve turnover and teacher quality. ➡️ This District’s Solution to Teacher Burnout? 4-Day School Weeks
Early Childhood
Q&A
Federal Funding Cuts Come for Big Bird: What’s Ahead for PBS Kids?
PBS Kids executive Sara DeWitt breaks down the impact of reductions imposed by the Trump administration and Congress.
Ed-Tech Policy
Teachers Like Cellphone Bans—But Not for Themselves
Classroom educators say they need their phones for work, but some administrators want rules in place.
Classroom Technology
More States Are Pairing Cellphone Bans With Media Literacy Instruction
Students need to develop the skills to critically analyze the content they view on their phones.
Social Studies
Opinion
Do Students Still Need to Learn Geography?
It’s tough to grasp what's going on about Venezuela or Greenland if you don’t know where they are.
One District's Battle to Curb Cellphones and Get Kids to Engage in Real Life
Spokane's leaders are pushing extracurriculars to help students strengthen in-person social skills.
Want to Improve Tweens' Social Skills? Enlist Senior Citizens' Help
When a middle school was built adjacent to a retirement community, unlikely friendships grew.
‘Great Lifelong Habits’: How This District Is Keeping Young Kids Off Screens
Can a massive expansion of extracurricular activities help build social-emotional skills in early grades?
How English Class Improves Students' Social-Emotional Skills
When students dissect the motivations of a character in a book, they're learning key competencies.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Science of Self-Regulation: The Missing Foundation of Academic Success
This Spotlight focuses on ways to build students’ self-management skills, a foundational predictor of academic success.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your Literacy Plan on Track?
Where does your literacy strategy and goals stand? Is it going well, or does it need a little retooling?
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Effective Professional Development: Teacher Voice, Collaboration, and Sustainable Change
This Spotlight examines how successful PD is increasingly driven by teacher leadership, collaboration, and intentional district design.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your District Truly Science of Reading Aligned?
Answer questions on the science of reading alignment in your district, including classroom materials, achievement data, and regulations.
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Education Funding
Video
School Funding: The 3 Big Questions to Watch in 2026
2025 was a disruptive year for school funding, here's what we're anticipating in the year ahead.
Reading & Literacy
Video
How Reading Instruction Evolved in 2025, and What’s Ahead
Throughout 2025, Education Week has covered how states and districts are continuing to incorporate new instructional methods and materials.
Reading & Literacy
Video
What Happens When Middle and High Schoolers Still Struggle to Read?
When it comes to reading, teachers and experts alike say that many older students still struggle with the basics.
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.
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Regulation & Policy
K-12 Insider
How Michigan's Process for Building Approved Literacy Materials Lists Is Raising the Bar for Companies
The state of Michigan is sending a clear message to education companies providing literacy materials and assessments, and it boils down to this: Get your evidence in order.
Product Development
Industry Insight
Education Companies Can Learn A Lot From Their End-Users — Students. Here's How
If K-12 students were involved in the development of the education technology products they use every day, would it contribute to better literacy rates?
Regulation & Policy
Market Analysis
Texas’ Revamped Adoption System Raises Stakes for Publishers, With First Curriculum Bans Looming
The latest twist for publishers navigating Texas’ still-evolving curriculum adoption process comes via a new state law that bans curriculum placed on the state’s rejected list.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
Report Shows Few Districts Are Ready For Looming Accessibility Compliance Deadline — And How Vendors Can Help
New data shows that many school districts will likely have to make changes to how they evaluate digital products to meet new federal rules by April.
- LeadershipSchool & District Management ‘Band-Aid Virtual Learning’: How Some Schools Respond When ICE Comes to TownExperts say leaders must weigh multiple factors before offering virtual learning amid ICE fears.
How Remote Learning Has Changed the Traditional Snow DayStates and districts took very different approaches in weighing whether to move to online instruction.Five Snow Day Announcements That Broke the Internet (Almost)Superintendents rapped, danced, and cheered for the home team's playoff success as they announced snow days.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession Teachers Say They Keep Getting New Duties. What Are They?Educators say there are too many additional responsibilities that are now part of their jobs.
What's the Ideal Classroom Seating Arrangement? Teachers Weigh InEducators employ different seating strategies to optimize student learning.4 Research-Backed Tips for Mastering Math FactsA new review of research offers evidence-based recommendations for classroom practice.TechnologyEd-Tech Policy How Strong Are States' Student Cellphone Restrictions? New Analysis Grades ThemReport about all 50 states brings a changing policy landscape into focus.
How Cellphone Bans Have Affected Students' Lives: What Teens SayA new survey asked teenagers if the restrictions affected their happiness and ability to make friends.'Grok' Chatbot Is Bad for Kids, Review FindsThe chatbot on X suggests risky behavior, and is unsafe for teens, Common Sense Media says.
