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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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.
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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Answer 7 questions about the key strategies and foundations for building strong writers.
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Answer 7 questions about evaluating effective science instruction in your district.
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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.
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Education Funding Trump Admin. Relaunches School Mental Health Grants It Yanked—With a TwistThe administration abruptly discontinued the grant programs in April, saying they reflected Biden-era priorities.
Education Funding Trump Administration Slashes STEM Education Research GrantsSome experts say the funding cuts are at odds with the administration's AI learning priorities.
Education Funding Districts Lose Millions for This School Year as Trump Ends Desegregation GrantsFunding will instead go toward grants for mental health services in schools, according to the Trump administration.
Education Funding Math and Career Education Are Now Top Grant Priorities for Ed. Dept.The announcement outlines what the administration plans to champion after canceling hundreds of grants in the past few weeks.
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.
