Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
Can School Choice Programs Stamp Out Fraud While Staying Flexible?
With the rollout of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, transparency is vital.
Federal
Trump Admin. Terminates Several Agreements to Protect Transgender Students
The Education Department terminated civil rights agreements under Title IX with five school districts and a college.
Federal
Moms for Liberty Wanted School Board Seats. They Got a Voice in the White House
Moms for Liberty is being embraced by the Trump administration and gaining new influence in national decisions.
Federal
Ed. Dept. Moves to Shutter Its Office for English Learners
Officials plan to move all federal English-learner programs and duties out of a standalone office.
Law & Courts
Minn. Districts Ask Judge to Restore Immigration Enforcement Limits by Schools
Two districts say the policy change hurt attendance and cost them students.
States
Texas' Bible-Infused Reading List Gets an Earful at Public Hearing
The proposal to add Bible stories reflects increasing debate over religion in public school classrooms.
Education Funding
Trump's Budget Proposes Billions in K-12 Cuts. Will They Happen?
Trump is proposing level funding for Title I, a modest boost for special education, and major cuts elsewhere.
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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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See how one district is using AI to strengthen MTSS, reduce workload, and improve student support.
States Undocumented Students Still Have a Right to Education. Will That Change in 2026?State-level challenges to a landmark 1982 Supreme Court ruling are on the rise.
Education Funding School Mental Health Projects Canceled by Trump Might Still SurviveThe end of funding could still be days away, but a new court order offers some hope for grantees.
Law & Courts Schools Can’t Bar Teachers From Telling Parents If Kids Are Transgender, Judge RulesThe injunction bans any public school employee from misleading parents about their child’s gender presentation at school.
Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Upholds 8th Grader's Expulsion Over Gun Comments in ClassShortly after a nearby mass school shooting, a student allegedly discussed bringing a gun to school.
Law & Courts Trump's Education Policies Spurred 72 Lawsuits in 2025. How Many Is He Winning?The legal challenges show which policies have had a big impact and how 2026 could go.
Law & Courts From Ten Commandments to Tariffs: A Fall Legal RoundupKey court cases on transgender rights, religion, speech, and policy could reshape U.S. schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating Safe Havens: Confronting Digital Threats and Supporting Student Well-Being
This Spotlight explores how creating safe havens and confronting digital threats supports student and staff well-being.
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How can we ensure students are truly learning and expressing their own understanding, not just outsourcing their thinking to AI?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: Building Resilience and Support for Students with Dyslexia
This Spotlight examines dyslexia, the need for social-emotional support, the value of early screening, and the key role teachers and schools play.
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI in Education: Save Time, Scale Programs, and Prioritize The Human Connection
This Spotlight will explore how AI is helping educators save time, scale programs, and refocus on what matters most—students.
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States 'Success Sequence' Urges Marriage, Then Parenthood. These States Want Schools to Teach ItThe decades-old concept is getting new attention, largely from Republican lawmakers.
Education Funding Trump Again Proposes Major Education Cuts in New Budget ProposalThe president again wants lawmakers to consider billions in K-12 spending cuts and program eliminations.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Seems Poised to Reject Trump's Birthright OrderTrump’s attendance in the birthright citizenship case marked the first time a sitting president has done this.
Federal Tracker See Which Ed. Dept. Programs Are Moving to New Agencies: A TrackerK-12 and higher education programs are heading to new agencies as part of Trump administration downsizing.
Federal Meet the Trump Cabinet Secretaries Taking Over Ed. Dept. ProgramsThe U.S. Department of Education is shifting more than 100 programs to other federal agencies.
Federal Trump Admin. Sues Minnesota Over Transgender Athletes in Girls' SportsIt's the third state the Trump administration has sued over transgender participation in athletics.
