Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Education Funding
Puerto Rico Schools to Use New Aid for Teacher Raises, Hurricane and COVID Recovery
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced $215 million in federal funds before the start of the new school year.
Education Funding
3 Things in the Senate Climate-Change Bill That Could Affect K-12 Schools
The sweeping proposal includes funding opportunities for schools to operate electric buses and improve air quality in buildings.
Law & Courts
In a Chat, Two U.S. Supreme Court Justices Talk Civics, Media Literacy
Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett discussed civics education in a recorded interview presented by the Ronald Reagan Institute.
Education Funding
Biden Signs Climate Change Spending Package, But K-12 Schools Are Mostly Left Out
Schools will get $50 million to improve air quality, and school transportation associations will get more funds for electric buses.
Education Funding
What the Research Says
1 in 5 Homeless Students Left School Since the Pandemic. Can Funding Help Find Them?
Federal aid has expanded district resources for homeless students, but capacity remains a problem.
Education Funding
The COVID School-Relief Funds You Might Not Know About, Explained
Governors got $7 billion to spend on COVID relief efforts for K-12 and higher education with broad discretion on how to use it.
Law & Courts
K-12 Groups Back Racial Diversity as Supreme Court Schedules Affirmative Action Arguments
Teachers' unions and school administrator groups ask the court to uphold the consideration of race to achieve a diverse student body.
Federal
What Educators Need to Know About Senators' Bipartisan Deal on Guns, School Safety
In addition to gun restrictions, a tentative compromise would also fund mental health and school safety programs—but it faces hurdles.
Federal
Lawmakers, Education Secretary Clash Over Charter School Rules
Miguel Cardona says the administration wants to ensure charters show wide community interest before securing federal funding.
Federal
7 Takeaways for Educators From Biden's State of the Union
What did President Joe Biden say about education in his first State of the Union address to Congress? Here's a point-by-point summary.
Federal
Biden Sounds Alarm on Youth Mental Health, Urges Americans to Aid Schools' COVID Recovery
The president's State of the Union speech called on Americans to volunteer in schools and proposed new funding for mental health efforts.
Reading & Literacy
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A Roadmap to Multisensory Early Literacy Instruction: Accelerate Growth for All Students
How can you develop key literacy skills with a diverse range of learners? Explore best practices and tips to meet the needs of all students.
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What skills do students need to succeed in the 21st century? Explore the latest strategies to best prepare students for college, career, and life.
School & District Management
K-12 Essentials Forum
What Will It Take for Schools to Get Better?
Find out what educators and leaders can do to incite lasting and productive change that will make a difference in the lives of students.
Law & Courts Conservative Parent Group Sues School District Over Curriculum That Discusses Race and GenderThe lawsuit, among the first to cite a state law curbing discussions of those topics, could have broad implications for school districts.
Education Funding Opinion Book Bans? My School Doesn’t Even Have a LibraryUnderfunding schools is its own censorship, writes one Philadelphia public school teacher. After all, they can’t ban books we don’t have.
Policy & Politics Opinion From A Nation at Risk to CRT. How’d We Get Here?How did a bipartisan school reform movement give way to a series of heated culture clashes?
States Will California’s $4.1-Billion Bet on Community Schools Transform K-12 Education?Community schools could vastly improve educational outcomes, but this high-cost experiment is no quick fix, experts say.
Federal Voters Want Republicans and Democrats to Talk About Learning Recovery, Not Culture WarsA recent Democrats for Education Reform poll shows a disconnect between political candidates and voters on education issues.
Federal Use Your 'Teacher Voice,' Jill Biden Urges in a Push for Political ActivismVoting in the midterms is a critical step educators can take to bolster democracy, the first lady and other labor leaders told teachers.
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With a new school year comes great opportunities for K-12 leaders to “plant new seeds” of growth for staff and students.
Student Well-Being
Spotlight
Spotlight on SEL for Student Trauma
This Spotlight will help you support traumatized students, gain insights into the benefits of prioritizing student well-being, and more.
Reading & Literacy
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Literacy?
Answer 7 questions about literacy.
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What works in teaching reading? Dr. D. Ray Reutzel clarifies topics around the Science of Reading and choosing an evidence-based reading ...
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Federal Federal Initiative Leverages COVID Aid to Expand After-School, Summer LearningThe Education Department's Engage Every Student effort includes partnerships with civic organizations and professional groups.
Federal Restraint and Seclusion, and Disability Rights: Ed. Department Has Work to Do, Audit FindsThe Government Accountability Office releases a checklist of how the U.S. Department of Education is performing on a list of priorities.
Federal Biden Administration Boosts Grants for Community Schools, Sharpens Funding PrioritiesThe Education Department will award $68 million through its Full-Service Community Schools program.
Education Funding 7 Ways the Federal Government Shortchanges K-12 SchoolsDistricts haven't gotten the help they need and expect on infrastructure, high-need students, special education, school meals, and more.
Law & Courts Appeals Court Revives Student's Free Speech Suit Over Antisemitic Social Media PostThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit reinstated a case involving an off-campus post referring to the extermination of Jews.
Federal Biden's Tutoring Initiative: What Will It Mean for Learning Recovery?The effort aims to help students by providing a pipeline of support in the recruitment of volunteers and use of COVID aid money.
