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Federal
What's in the Lawsuit That Alleges Linda McMahon Failed to Protect Children
The lawsuit filed by former World Wrestling Entertainment workers alleges a culture of acceptance of sexual misconduct.
Education Funding
Trump's Plans Would Disrupt Funding for Schools. What Would It Look Like?
School districts are bracing for a period of fiscal turbulence and whiplash that could strain their efforts to meet students’ complex needs.
Federal
How Trump Could Roll Back Access to Free School Lunches
Project 2025 and a GOP budget proposal call for axing a federal rule that allows public schools to serve free meals to all students.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Case on Medical Care for Trans Youth Could Impact School Sports
The justices weigh a Tennessee law that bars certain medical treatments for transgender minors, with school issues bubbling around the case.
Federal
Republicans Preview Their Education Priorities in a Second Trump Term
In a hearing, Republicans called for more civics education and expressed concerns over "critical race theory" in schools.
Federal
Opinion
The Trump Administration Should 'Devolve the Ed Dept.'s Responsibilities to the States'
After six years helming the House ed. committee, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx cuts loose on high points and frustrations of her tenure.
Law & Courts
How a Supreme Court Case on Vaping Stands to Impact Schools
The U.S. Supreme Court heard an important case about federal regulation of flavored e-cigarettes, which remain a concern for schools.
School & District Management
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- Federal A Bill to Kill the Education Department Is Already Filed. Here's What It SaysThe bill represents another attempt at a long-term Republican goal.States More States Are Testing the Limits Around Religion in Public SchoolsA wave of state policies mixing public education and religion are challenging the church-state divide in public schools.Law & Courts Billions of School Tech Dollars At Risk as Supreme Court Takes Up E-Rate CaseThe U.S. Supreme Court will take up a lower-court decision that struck down the funding mechanism for the E-rate school internet program.Law & Courts The Uncertainty Ahead for Title IX and Transgender Students in Trump's New TermTrump may not be able to withdraw the Title IX rule on "Day 1," but advocates on both sides expect it to go away.States A State Changed Anti-Bias Guidelines for Teachers After a Lawsuit. Will Others?The lawsuit filed by a conservative law firm took issue with state guidelines on examining biases and diversifying curriculum.Federal Video Linda McMahon: 5 Things to Know About Trump's Choice for Education SecretaryPresident-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former pro-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon to lead the education department.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Inclusive Literacy Resources & Tools
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative strategies and resources to support diverse learners.
School Climate & Safety
Spotlight
Spotlight on Reimagining School Safety: A Holistic Approach
This Spotlight will help you examine strategies to create safe learning environments that promote student well-being and academic success.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Adolescent Literacy?
Answer 7 questions about literacy for adolescents.
Education
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Education Week News Quiz: Nov. 26, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
- Federal The K-12 World Reacts to Linda McMahon, Trump's Choice for Education SecretarySome question her lack of experience in education, while supporters say her business background is a major asset.Federal What a National School Choice Program Under President Trump Might Look LikeSchool choice advocates—and detractors—see a second Trump term as the biggest opportunity in decades for choice at the federal level.Federal 5 Things to Know About Linda McMahon, Trump's Pick for Education SecretaryPresident-elect Donald Trump’s selection, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment has long spoken favorably about school choice.Federal Trump's Education Secretary Pick Is Linda McMahon, Former WWE CEOMcMahon led the Small Business Administration in Trump's first term and is co-chair of the president-elect's transition team.States Oklahoma Superintendent Prays for Trump in Video He's Requiring for StudentsTwo of the state's largest districts say they won't show the video, in which Superintendent Ryan Walters prays for the president-elect.Federal What Could RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary Mean for School Vaccine Requirements?The vaccine skeptic in line to lead the mammoth federal agency could influence schools' vaccine rules, even though they're set by states.
Strategy & Operations
Market Analysis
How Women Have Risen to the Top of the Education Industry — and Why Others Feel Held Back
EdWeek Market Brief's research has found that fewer women occupy executive roles, despite the benefits gender equity brings to companies.
Meeting District Needs
Exclusive Data
Who Influences School District Purchasing of Academic Resources?
An EdWeek Research Center survey probes how school districts make choices about instructional materials.
Meeting District Needs
K-12 Market News
In the Dark: Why School Districts' Process for Buying Academic Resources Confuses Vendors—and K-12 Officials
An EdWeek Research Center survey reveals that education companies and district and school leaders are flummoxed by K-12 procurement.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
AllHere Founder Faked Financial Consultant Emails, Defrauded Investors, Federal Prosecutors Allege
Federal prosecutors have charged Joanna Smith-Griffin with defrauding investors out of nearly $10 million.