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Education news, analysis, and opinion about state education policy, officials, and advocacy.
States 4 Education-Related Takeaways From This Week's ElectionsHow results from Tuesday could affect K-12 schools, and the trajectory of Trump's education policies.
States Ed. Dept. Scraps Blue Ribbon Schools Honor. Some States Launch Their Own VersionsThe Trump admin. said it was axing the recognition "in the spirit of returning education to the states."
States How One State is Leading the Way for English Learners With DisabilitiesAdvocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate.
States How Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA Is Expanding Its Reach to K-12 SchoolsThe organization has more than 1,000 chapters in high schools across the country.
States Ryan Walters, Okla.’s Fiery Education Chief, to Step DownOklahoma state superintendent announces his resignation after nearly three years of near-constant controversy.
States The Future of Annual State Testing Is in the Trump Admin.’s HandsThe Ed. Dept. has invited states to request waivers from accountability requirements.
States More States Guarantee Students the Right to Religious Instruction Off CampusAt least 12 states require school districts to offer "released time" religious schooling upon parental request.
States How This State Is Protecting Undocumented Students’ Right to an EducationIllinois lawmakers passed a bill locally codifying the 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Plyler v. Doe.
States Some State Leaders Cheer as Trump's Ed. Dept. Investigates Their SchoolsThe use of the office for civil rights for political purposes has been dialed up in the second Trump administration, experts say.
States Christianity Is Ramping Up in Public Schools. Where Is This Headed?A wave of measures infusing religion in public schools isn't letting up, with an agreeable U.S. Supreme Court and executive branch.
States What's Behind a Legislative Push for Prayer and Bible Study in Public SchoolsA Texas bill would allow schools to set aside time for students to pray and study the Bible or other religious texts.
States What Happened to Oklahoma's Effort to Count Undocumented Students?State leaders ended the possibility of a rule change that would have required proof of citizenship in school enrollment.
States What States Can Learn from Tennessee’s Fight Over Undocumented StudentsLegislative action challenging undocumented students' right to a free, public education hit a snag in Tennessee.
States Oklahoma Will Cut Funding to Districts That Don't Sign Trump's Anti-DEI PledgeThe state says it will withhold federal funds from districts that don't sign a Trump administration DEI pledge.
States 'Illegal' DEI: See Which States Told Trump Their Schools Don't Use ItEducation Week tracked state responses to an April 2025 Education Department request for states and schools to certify they don't use DEI.
