Federal
Obituary
Rod Paige, Nation's First African American Secretary of Education, Dies at 92
Under Paige’s leadership, the Department of Education rolled out the No Child Left Behind law.
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Policy & Politics
Opinion
Standing Up to Education Groupthink
Why is it so hard to push back on popular ideas in education, even when it’s sorely needed?
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.
Professional Development
Video
How One District Is Getting Secondary Teachers Up to Speed on Reading Support
A district invests in improving middle and high school teachers' ability to help struggling readers. This is part of a special report titled Beyond 3rd Grade: What to Do When Older Students Struggle to Read
Recruitment & Retention
7 Things Teachers Say Would Make Them Stay on the Job
Educators pointed to everything from classroom size to the amount of autonomy they're given.
Teaching
Opinion
More Than ‘Dusty Books’: Why School Libraries Are Essential Infrastructure
Administrators wrestling with learning loss rarely turn to librarians. That’s a strategic mistake.
Families & the Community
What Parents Want Most From Schools: Clear, Honest Communication
Here's what a new survey shows about the power of detailed information.
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.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Video
How One District Made Pickleball an Inclusive Varsity Sport
Kids with IEP and 504 plans play alongside their peers on one district's varsity pickleball team.
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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.
- LeadershipEquity & Diversity 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.
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.
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.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 & LearningTeaching Does Homework Further Learning? Educators Weigh InMost said homework isn't effective or beneficial for students.
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.Give Students Meaningful, Work-Oriented Learning, U.S. Executives SayA mix of in-school and workplace learning will help students prepare for a fast-changing world.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.
