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?
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI in Education: Save Time, Scale Programs, and Prioritize The Human Connection
This Spotlight will explore how AI is helping educators save time, scale programs, and refocus on what matters most—students.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Can You Decode the Latest K-12 Buzzwords and Acronyms?
Education-speak evolves daily—can you translate the latest K-12 terms and trends?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS in Practice: From Life Skills to Learning Strategies
This Spotlight focuses on MTSS, providing a framework to support both students and educators across a range of needs and settings.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: How Interventions Transform Learning
This Spotlight explores how interventions can shape student outcomes, with a focus on supporting older students who struggle with reading.
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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.
- LeadershipStudent Well-Being & Movement Download How Schools Can Help Students Moderate Their Social Media Use (DOWNLOADABLE)Hundreds of districts have sued major social media companies over the youth mental health crisis.
Trump Admin. Accuses Minneapolis Schools of Racism in Protecting Minority TeachersThe Justice Department has filed its latest suit alleging racism for efforts to boost teacher diversity.Why Districts Set Up Immigration-Related ProtocolsNot all districts establish or communicate immigration-related protocols, survey found.Policy & PoliticsEducation Funding Amid Cancellations and Legal Fights, Trump Admin. Awards New Mental Health GrantsThe grants came from a competition the Ed. Dept. redesigned to erase Biden administration priorities.
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.Supreme Court Orders New Review of Religious Exemptions to School VaccinesThe U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new look in a school vaccination case and declined to review library book removals.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession When Teachers Become Parents, They Gain a New Perspective of the JobWhile parenthood can present challenges, it also offers opportunities for educators.
How a Podcast Gives Newcomer Students a Platform, and a Path to BelongingSix immigrant teenagers share their experiences of adjusting to life in a U.S. high school.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.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.
