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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Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
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- 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.
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Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Innovative Ways to Support Teaching & Learning
This Spotlight focuses on supporting teachers and learners navigating key issues in today's ever more complex learning environment.
- Law & Courts Appeals Court Heightens Stakes Over Ten Commandments School LawsA full federal appeals court will review Texas and Louisiana laws requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools.Law & Courts Ed. Dept. Can't Cancel Dozens of School Mental Health Grants, Judge RulesThe grants, valued at $1 billion, help schools employ more mental health professionals.Law & Courts Educational Toy Companies Lead Supreme Court Battle Over Trump TariffsTwo Illinois family-owned educational toy companies are challenging the president’s tariff policies.Federal Fired NCES Chief: Ed. Dept. Cuts Mean 'Fewer Eyes on the Condition of Schools'Experts discuss how federal actions have impacted equity and research in the field of education.Federal What Should Research at the Ed. Dept. Look Like? The Field Weighs InThe agency requested input on the Institute of Education Sciences' future. More than 400 comments came in.Education Funding Opinion The Federal Shutdown Is a Rorschach Test for EducationPolarization, confusion, and perverse incentives turn a serious discussion into a stylized debate.