Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Federal
Opinion
Education Is an Afterthought in This Election. That’s a Problem for All of Us
What does it say about our country if presidential candidates walk away from education policy? asks Bettina L. Love.
Federal
What JD Vance and Tim Walz Said About School Safety in VP Debate
Education came up in the vice presidential debate, unlike the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Federal
Opinion
Project 2025's Education Lead on the Controversial Policy Agenda
Here’s what the lead author of the education section in the Heritage Foundation’s proposal has to say.
School Choice & Charters
States Are Spending Billions on Private School Choice. But Is It Truly Universal?
More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students.
Law & Courts
Two Notable Education Cases the Supreme Court Declined to Take Up This Term
The justices turned away cases on public aid to nonpublic schools and the 2021 controversy over school board protests.
School Choice & Charters
Explainer
How States Use Tax Credits to Fund Private School Choice: An Explainer
Twenty-one states have programs that give tax credits for donations to organizations that grant private-school scholarships.
Law & Courts
What's Ahead for Education This Supreme Court Term? Trans Rights, E-Rate, and More
The justices have one major case on transgender medical care on their docket and others pending on gender-identity issues in schools.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Move beyond dyslexia diagnoses & focus on effective literacy instruction for ALL students. Join us to learn research-based strategies that benefit learners in PreK-8.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Join our webinar to learn how data can help identify bullying, implement effective interventions, & foster student well-being.
Classroom Technology
Live Online Discussion
A Seat at the Table: Is AI Out to Take Your Job or Help You Do It Better?
With all of the uncertainty K-12 educators have around what AI means might mean for the future, how can the field best prepare young people for an AI-powered future?
Law & Courts Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Spare Huge E-Rate Funding SourceA lower court ruling has jeopardized more than $2 billion in annual funding for internet connectivity for schools and libraries.
Accountability State Accountability Systems Aren't Actually Helping Schools ImproveThe systems under federal education law should do more to shine a light on racial disparities in students' performance, a new report says.
Education Funding Billions of Dollars for School Buildings Are on the Ballot This NovemberSeveral large districts and the state of California hope to capitalize on interest in the presidential election to pass big bonds.
Policy & Politics Interactive Education Week's Guide to the 2024 ElectionThe presidential race isn't the only one on ballots this November that could have major implications for K-12 schools.
Federal Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Would Be 'Honored' to Be Trump's Education SecretaryThe conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer.
Law & Courts Court Revives Asian-American Groups' Challenge to New York City Selective AdmissionsNew York's program has sought to increase representation of Black and Latino students in its selective high schools.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The District Academic Officer Persona?
The district academic officer is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on Blended Learning
This Spotlight will help you analyze key research on school tech use, explore strategies for engaging virtual instruction, and more.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Discover how evidence-based practices (EBPs) are proven methods to enhance student outcomes.
Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Empowering Educators for Student Success
This Spotlight delves into strategies to empower teachers and equip them with the tools to foster student success.
-
Education Funding Gun Violence Takes a Toll. We Need More Support, Principals Tell CongressAt a congressional roundtable, school leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence.
Education Funding ESSER Is Ending. Which Investments Accomplished the Most?Districts have until Sept. 30 to commit their last round of federal COVID aid to particular expenses.
Federal Opinion Project 2025 Might Feel New, But Its Roots Reach Back DecadesIt represents the culmination of a movement to gut public education, writes Bettina L. Love.
Education Funding Explainer How One Grant Can Help Schools Recover From ShootingsSchools can leverage a little-known emergency grant to recover from violence or a natural disaster. Here’s how.
School Choice & Charters Private School Choice in the 2024 Election, ExplainedThree states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice.
Policy & Politics Opinion How Does the Practitioner-Policymaker Divide Impede Schooling?Policy types and teachers often talk past one another. But do they have to?
Product Development
Market Analysis
With Few Standards on AI to Guide Them, Education Companies and Districts Stare Down Big Risks
Companies and districts alike are trying to hone in on what makes up responsible AI.
Product Development
Industry Insight
Why One Curriculum Provider Is Banking on AI for the Future of Teacher Support
Collaborative Classroom's effort underscores providers how are trying to capitalize on the burgeoning technology while mitigating risk.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
Feds Subpoena Documents From AllHere After Failed AI Partnership With LAUSD
An order issued in bankruptcy court in Delaware reveals that federal investigators are probing the ed-tech company.
Education Market
K-12 Market News
Researchers Tracking Openly Licensed Resources See Burgeoning Demand in K-12
Educators are becoming more aware of open educational resources, a new survey finds.