Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Education Funding
A Guide to Where School Mental Health Grants Stand After a New Legal Twist
Temporary relief for one set of projects raises questions for other initiatives vying for federal money.
Federal
Ed. Dept. Workers Targeted in Layoffs Are Returning to Tackle Civil Rights Backlog
The Trump administration is bringing back dozens of Education Department staffers who were slated to be laid off.
States
States Consider District Consolidations as Student Enrollment Drops
Rural educators say the decision to combine school districts is a matter of local control.
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 landmark No Child Left Behind law.
States
Texas Gov. Abbott Wants 'Disciplinary Action' for Schools That Resist Turning Point USA
He endorsed growing the footprint of the late Charlie Kirk's organization in the state's high schools.
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?
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Orders New Review of Religious Exemptions to School Vaccines
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new look in a school vaccination case and declined to review library book removals.
Reading & Literacy
K-12 Essentials Forum
Supporting Struggling Readers in Middle and High School
Join this free virtual event to learn more about policy, data, research, and experiences around supporting older students who struggle to read.
School & District Management
Webinar
Squeeze More Learning Time Out of the School Day
Learn how to increase learning time for your students by identifying and minimizing classroom disruptions.
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Discover three working memory workarounds to help your students improve reading comprehension and empower them on their reading journey.
Law & Courts Supreme Court to Weigh Birthright Citizenship. Why It Matters to SchoolsThe justices will review President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a move that could affect schools.
Education Funding Funding Ends for School Mental Health Projects After a 'Roller Coaster' YearSchools, universities, and others thought they had five years to boost student mental health services.
Law & Courts 20 States Push Back as Ed. Dept. Hands Programs to Other AgenciesThe Trump admin. says it wants to prove that moving programs out of the Ed. Dept. can work long-term.
School Choice & Charters Opinion Should States Mandate Student Testing for Choice Programs?There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars.
States 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?
Federal From Our Research Center Trump Shifted CTE to the Labor Dept. What Has That Meant for Schools?What educators think of shifting CTE to another federal agency could preview how they'll view a bigger shuffle.
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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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Federal Video Here’s What the Ed. Dept. Upheaval Will Mean for SchoolsThe Trump administration took significant steps this week toward eliminating the U.S. Department of Education.
Federal What State Education Chiefs Think as Trump Moves Programs Out of the Ed. Dept.The department's announcement this week represents a consequential structural change for states.
School Choice & Charters Opinion 'This Place Feels Like Me': Why My School District Needed a MicroschoolA superintendent writes about adding a small, flexible learning site to his district's traditional schools.
Federal See Where the Ed. Dept.'s Programs Will Move as the Trump Admin. DownsizesPrograms overseen by the Ed. Dept. will move to agencies including the Department of Labor.
States Are States Equipped to Track Students’ Paths From Classroom to Career?Longitudinal data systems can answer critical questions about workforce priorities—if they're maintained.
Federal Most K-12 Programs Will Leave Education Department in Latest DownsizingThe Trump administration announced six agreements to transfer Ed. Dept. programs elsewhere.
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.