Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Federal
Biden Calls for Teacher Pay Raises, Expanded Pre-K in State of the Union
President Joe Biden highlighted a number of his education priorities in a high-stakes speech as he seeks a second term.
Education Funding
States Are Pulling Back on K-12 Spending. How Hard Will Schools Get Hit?
Some states are trimming education investments as financial forecasts suggest boom times may be over.
Law & Courts
Oklahoma Nonbinary Student's Death Shines a Light on Families' Legal Recourse for Bullying
Students facing bullying and harassment from their peers face legal roadblocks in suing districts, but settlements appear to be on the rise
States
School Chaplain Bills Multiply, Stirring Debate on Faith-Based Counseling
Proponents say school chaplains could help address a mental health crisis. Opponents raise concerns about religious coercion.
Law & Courts
When Blocking Social Media Critics, School Officials Have Protections, Supreme Court Says
The court said public officials' own pages may be "state action," but only when they are exercising government authority.
Education Funding
Biden's Budget Proposes Smaller Bump to Education Spending
The president requested increases to Title I and IDEA, and funding to expand preschool access in his 2025 budget proposal.
School Choice & Charters
Another State Is Launching a Private School Choice Program. Will More Follow?
Alabama is the 12th state to offer a private school choice program that all students in the state will be eligible to access.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and other jobs in K-12 education at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
Ed-Tech Policy
Webinar
Artificial Intelligence in Practice: Building a Roadmap for AI Use in Schools
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Education
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Developing and Executing Impactful Research Campaigns to Fuel Your Ed Marketing Strategy
Develop impactful research campaigns to fuel your marketing. Join the EdWeek Research Center for a webinar with actionable take-aways for companies who sell to K-12 districts.
- Education Funding Using AI to Guide School Funding: 4 TakeawaysOne state is using AI to help guide school funding decisions. Will others follow?Education Funding A State Uses AI to Determine School Funding. Is This the Future or a Cautionary Tale?Nevada reworked its funding formula hoping to target extra aid to students most in need. What happened could hold lessons for other states.Education Funding How States Are Rethinking Where School Funding Should GoThere's constant debate over the best way to allocate state money to schools. Here are some ways states are reworking their school funding.Federal Low-Performing Schools Are Left to Languish by Districts and States, Watchdog FindsFewer than half of district plans for improving struggling schools meet bare minimum requirements.Education Funding A Court Ordered Billions for Education. Why Schools Might Not Get It NowThe North Carolina Supreme Court is considering arguments for overturning a statewide order for more school funding.Education Funding Schools Want More Time to Spend COVID-19 Aid for Homeless StudentsSenators want to give districts more time to spend COVID relief funds for students experiencing homelessness.
Classroom Technology
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Student Achievement
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Improving Student Outcomes?
Answer 7 questions about improving student learning outcomes.
School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the District and School Leader Buyer Persona?
Answer 10 questions about the district and school leader buyer persona.
- Law & Courts Supreme Court Declines Case on Selective High School Aiming to Boost Racial DiversitySome advocates saw the K-12 case as the logical next step after last year's decision against affirmative action in college admissionsEducation Funding ESSER Isn't the Only School Funding Relief That's Disappearing SoonFederal relief aid, policies to prevent schools from losing enrollment-based funding, and support for vulnerable families are expiring soon.Policy & Politics Opinion Scholars’ Writing Is Often Unclear. Why That Matters for the K-12 FieldAcademic writing is often incomprehensible. Public-facing writing can help scholars break bad habits.Law & Courts School District Lawsuits Against Social Media Companies Are Piling UpMore than 200 school districts are now suing the major social media companies over the youth mental health crisis.School Choice & Charters Tracker Which States Have Private School Choice?Education savings accounts, voucher, and tax-credit scholarships are growing. This tracker keeps tabs on them so you don't have to.States What's on the K-12 Agenda for States This Year? 4 TakeawaysReading instruction, private school choice, and teacher pay are among the issues leading governors' K-12 education agendas.
Analyst's View
Poised for Growth: Key Trends to Watch in Latin America’s Education Market
New opportunities are emerging across the region, not just in language learning, but in assessment, tutoring, STEAM, and social-emotional learning.
Marketplace K-12
EdWeek Market Brief’s Coverage Named as Finalist for Business Journalism Awards
The publication's data journalism, reporting on stimulus funding, and analysis of overall industry trends have been recognized by the ASBPE and Neal awards.
Purchasing Alert
Georgia District Looking for Substitute Services; Utah System to Buy Credit Recovery Solution
A district in Georgia is seeking substitute staffing services, while a school system in Utah is in need of a credit recovery solution.
Marketplace K-12
International Private Schools Are Growing, and Diversifying Their Curriculum Offerings
Roughly 6.9 million students worldwide are served by international private schools, which offer lessons beyond traditionally dominant U.S. and British resources.