Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
States
A State Gets Closer to Challenging Undocumented Students' Free Access to School
Lawmakers are debating legislation that would require schools to collect immigration information.
Federal
Trump Administration to Move Dept. of Ed. Out of Its Longtime Offices
The move follows a year of efforts to dismantle the federal agency.
Federal
Q&A
Why the Heritage Foundation Is Targeting Plyler v. Doe
Lora Ries explains how the Supreme Court could overturn the 1982 Plyler v. Doe decision.
Federal
Tracker
See Which Ed. Dept. Programs Are Moving to New Agencies: A Tracker
K-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. Programs
The 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' Sports
It's the third state the Trump administration has sued over transgender participation in athletics.
Law & Courts
Birthright Citizenship Case Raises Stakes for Schools and Undocumented Students
Educators are paying close attention to the case on Trump's birthright citizenship order.
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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.
Education Funding Arts Education Advocates Talk About How to Elevate Their DisciplineArt education community members come together to discuss funding challenges and opportunities.
Federal Opinion What Our Students Deserve From New Homeland Security Secretary MullinThe National Academy of Education calls for policy changes to ensure safer learning environments.
Federal Melania Trump Shares the Spotlight With a Robot at White House Education EventThe humanoid robot Figure 03 made history as the first robot to walk the White House red carpet.
Education Funding Common Questions About Education FundingEducation Week has answered some of the most common questions about education funding in the United States.
Federal Where Are Ed. Dept. Programs Moving? Answers to Frequently Asked QuestionsMore than 100 programs run by the U.S. Department of Education are shifting to other agencies.
Every Student Succeeds Act These Factors Make a School More Likely to Be Labeled FailingSchools that educate large numbers of students of color and low-income children are most at risk.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Can You Decode the Latest K-12 Buzzwords and Acronyms?
Education-speak evolves daily—can you translate the latest K-12 terms and trends?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS in Practice: From Life Skills to Learning Strategies
This Spotlight focuses on MTSS, providing a framework to support both students and educators across a range of needs and settings.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: How Interventions Transform Learning
This Spotlight explores how interventions can shape student outcomes, with a focus on supporting older students who struggle with reading.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Speak K-12?
Find out if you can keep up with the evolving language of education leaders—and what it means for your marketing strategy.
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School Choice & Charters Opinion The Biggest Things People Don’t Know About School ChoiceThe school choice debate is rife with urban myths and dubious claims.
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.
Federal Trump Says Ed. Dept. Will Release New Guidance on School PrayerThe federal agency will wade into an intensified debate over the place of religion in schools.
Federal Reported Essay How Trump Is Changing the Federal Government’s Role in SchoolsWhen Donald Trump waded into the fight over a high school mascot, it revealed a lot about his true education agenda.
Education Funding Your Guide to the Evolving Federal Budget and What It Means for SchoolsLawmakers have a few weeks to agree on a new budget and an approach to Trump's funding uncertainty.
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.
