Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Law & Courts
Opinion
How the Supreme Court Is Making Public Education Itself Unconstitutional
In a recent ruling, the high court took a step toward effectively outlawing public schools.
Education Funding
Interactive
See How Much Federal Money Trump Is Holding Back From Your District
Hundreds of districts will lose more than $1 million each, according to a new analysis.
Federal
Opinion
A D.C. Insider Explains What’s Changed in Education Policy
The biggest thing that people don’t understand about federal education policy? How much the details really matter.
Education Funding
Two Dozen States Sue Trump Over $6.8 Billion School Funding Freeze
The Trump administration violated the U.S. Constitution when it withheld billions from schools in early July, the lawsuit alleges.
Education Funding
Opinion
Trump's Cuts to Schools Will Hit Hard. But Leaders Need More Than Just Money
The federal funding chaos highlights a perennial dynamic in public schools.
Federal
Trump Admin. Says Undocumented Students Can't Attend Head Start, Early College
The administration issued notices saying undocumented immigrants don't qualify for Head Start and some Education Department programs.
Federal
How Medicaid, SNAP Changes in Trump's Big Budget Bill Could Affect Schools
The bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals.
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- Education Funding Who Will Bear the Brunt of Trump's Hold on $6.8 Billion in School Funds?The sudden absence of expected federal funds has already cost some educators their jobs.Federal What Superintendents Think About a Steady Clip of Federal K-12 ChangesA state superintendent and two district leaders shared their thoughts on the latest changes coming from Washington.Law & Courts Supreme Court to Weigh State Laws Barring Transgender Athletes in Girls' SportsThe U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up transgender sports laws from Idaho and West Virginia, among the 27 states that have such laws.Law & Courts Appeals Court Backs Fla. Law Barring Transgender Teacher's Use of Her PronounsA federal court upheld Florida’s ban on K-12 teachers using pronouns that differ from their sex assigned at birth when speaking to students.Federal The Senate Passed a Federal Voucher Program. What's in It?The measure would create a national program funding private school tuition through tax credits, though states would have to opt in.Education Funding Schools and States Scramble as Trump Freezes $6.8 Billion in Federal FundsAfter-school programs, English-learner services, migrant education programs, and professional development are all at risk.
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Budget & Finance
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School Funding in an Age of Uncertainty
Allovue’s third annual Education Finance Survey takes stock of on-the-ground realities of school spending at a time of unparalleled uncertainty.
- Federal Senate Narrowly Passes Trump’s Big Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts BillThe bill goes back to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson warned off big revisions from his chamber’s version.Education Funding Interactive See How Much School Funding Trump Is Holding Back From Your StateThe administration is holding back nearly $7 billion for English learners, after-school programs, professional development, and more.Law & Courts 16 States Sue Trump Admin. to Restore Mental Health Grants for SchoolsDemocratic state officials are challenging the Education Department ending mental health funding, which had passed with bipartisan support.Education Funding Trump Tells States He's Holding Back $6.8 Billion for SchoolsSchools nationwide won't see funding earmarked for English learners, migrant students, professional development, and more.Law & Courts What a Supreme Court Ruling Means for All the Education Lawsuits Against TrumpThe decision could change the course of education-related cases that have been trickling through the courts since Trump returned to office.Law & Courts Supreme Court Declines to Hear Cases on Teacher, Student Political SpeechThe justices refused to take up the cases of a teacher fired over social media posts and a student who alleged harassment over his MAGA hat.
Meeting District Needs
Market Analysis
Deeper Look: What Happens After Signing an Outcomes-Based Contract
The experiences of the Jackson Public Schools offers a window into how a district made its performance-driven expectations a reality.
Meeting District Needs
K-12 Insider
What This Superintendent Thinks Vendors Need to Know About The Newest AI Certification
A superintendent who worked on Digital Promise's new Responsibly Designed AI shares his AI must-haves.
Meeting District Needs
Market Analysis
The Connection Between Curriculum, Professional Development and Teacher Morale
A nationwide survey of classroom teachers asked about the support they want, and what they're missing.
Education Market
K-12 Market News
Despite Push to Pare Back Ed Tech, Report Finds Districts' Inventories Are Still Growing
Though the numbers trend upward, districts are becoming more selective, doubling down on vendors who can demonstrate one specific, yet crucial, aspect about their products.