Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Federal
Inside Trump's Full-Force Approach to Ban Trans Athletes and DEI in Schools
Trump’s return to the White House has brought a new era of aggressive investigations of entities that flout the president's orders.
Federal
Letter to the Editor
Public Education Benefits the American Worker and the American Economy
Our nation’s schools are central to our nation’s health and future, says this letter to the editor.
Federal
Opinion
Federal Education Research Has Been 'Shredded.' What's Driving This?
How to understand why the Trump administration's axe fell so heavily on the Institute of Education Sciences.
Education Funding
White House Proposes Eliminating Head Start Funding in Sweeping Budget Cuts
The proposal highlights the Trump administration’s priorities as it seeks a greater overhaul of education in the United States.
School Choice & Charters
Texas Is Poised to Create a Massive Private School Choice Program
The bill’s passage represents a major shift in the state.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Faces Big Test on Religious Students' Opt-Outs From LGBTQ+ Books
The justices will weigh whether a school district must allow parents with religious objections to LGBTQ+ books to excuse their children.
Federal
Viral AI Gaffe and Ed. Dept. Cuts: How Educators View Linda McMahon So Far
Here's what educators think about the education secretary's performance so far.
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Classroom Technology
K-12 Essentials Forum
How AI Use Is Expanding in K-12 Schools
Join this free virtual event to explore how AI technology is—and is not—improving K-12 teaching and learning.
Mathematics
Webinar
How to Build Students’ Confidence in Math
Learn practical tips to build confident mathematicians in our webinar.
- Education Funding States Sue Linda McMahon Over 'Drastic and Abrupt' End to COVID Relief AidThe sudden cancellation of extensions on spending COVID relief aid "triggered chaos," the states argue.Law & Courts Another Court Lets the Trump Admin. Keep Teacher-Training Grants FrozenA federal appeals court overturned a lower court's order that had temporarily restored millions of dollars in terminated grant funds.Federal Opinion Here’s What the K-12 Field Thinks of the Trump Ed. DepartmentEducators discuss what the current administration’s changes to the U.S. Department of Education will mean for schools.Education Funding Trump Cut Teacher-Training Grants for Schools and Colleges. Now What?Some educator-preparation programs have little hope of getting their money back, even if court cases advance.States Tracker 'Illegal' DEI: See Which States Are Telling Trump Their Schools Don't Use ItThe Education Department wants states and schools to sign a certification saying they don't use DEI. Here's how they're responding so far.States Democratic-Led Cities, States Push Back on Trump's Threats to Cut School Funding Over DEIThe standoff could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools.
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As tutoring gains traction in schools, district leaders face critical questions: where to find tutors and how to support them. Education experts share best practices for building effective, sustainable tutoring programs. The abridged article below is the first in an ongoing series focused on real-world challenges and solutions for implementing successful tutoring programs on a large scale.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Marketing To District and School Leaders at Conferences and Trade Shows?
Think you know what catches a K-12 leader’s eye at conferences? Take this quiz and test your marketing savvy.
Student Well-Being
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Mental Health & Well-Being?
Answer 7 questions about the state of student mental health & well-being.
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Understanding the Invisible Systems That Make Schools Work
- Federal Defending Ed. Dept. Cuts, Linda McMahon Says It's Time to 'Do Something Different'Linda McMahon told ed-tech entrepreneurs she wants to cut bureaucracy but keep key federal funds flowing to schools.Federal Trump Admin. Funding Cuts Could Hit Efforts to Restore School LibrariesThe Institute of Museum and Library Services is one of seven small federal agencies targeted for closure in a recent executive order.Law & Courts Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin. to End Teacher-Prep GrantsThe high court, over three justices' dissent, granted the administration's request to remove a lower court's block on ending the grants.Education Funding States Urge McMahon to Restore Federal Funds She Canceled Without NoticeNew York's education department threatened legal action if the federal government doesn't restore pandemic relief funds.Law & Courts Groups Sue Over Trump's Cuts to Education Department Research ArmThis suit seeks the restoration of Institute of Education Sciences staff and contracts abruptly canceled by the Trump administration.Federal Trump Admin. Tells Schools: No Federal Funds If You're Using DEIA letter sent out Thursday is another Trump administration to curb diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools—and use funding as leverage.
Meeting District Needs
Exclusive Data
School Boards' Role in Purchasing Is Poised to Grow. These Products Are Drawing Their Scrutiny
The panels are increasingly inserting themselves in decisions about curriculum, new EdWeek Market Brief survey data found.
Meeting District Needs
Industry Insight
Mapping Out Where Math Resources Need to Go Next
The president of an association of math leaders sees a need for more practical lessons and richer assessments.
Regulation & Policy
Tracker
Which Organizations' Contracts at the Education Department Have Been Terminated by DOGE?
As the Trump administration continues slashing the federal K-12 agency, the impact on organizations is just starting to come into focus.
Education Market
K-12 Market News
The U.S. Private School Market: An Explainer
As private school choice programs expand, the sector is on track to grow in enrollment and value to education companies.