Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
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.
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.
Education Funding
Trump Again Proposes Major Education Cuts in New Budget Proposal
The 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 Order
Trump’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 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.
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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.
Law & Courts Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law Gets Full Federal Appeals Court ReviewThe full 5th Circuit threw out a panel decision that blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools.
School Choice & Charters Opinion What Could the New Federal Tuition Tax Credit Mean for School Choice?Just what this new program will mean for your state is still uncertain.
Law & Courts Ed. Dept. Workers' Union Sues Over Emails Blaming Democrats for ShutdownThe lawsuit challenges an automatic email from furloughed staff that blames U.S. Senate Democrats for the government shutdown.
Federal How the Federal Government Shutdown Is Affecting Schools: A TrackerEducation Week monitored how the federal government's shutdown affected schools and other education functions.
Law & Courts New Supreme Court Term Puts Transgender Student Rights in the SpotlightThe justices will weigh state laws that bar transgender girls from female athletics, amid other issues of interest to educators in new term
Federal Ed. Dept. Out-of-Office Emails Changed to Blame Democrats for Shutdown, Staff SayStaffers say they were instructed to use nonpartisan messages, then they were changed.
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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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Federal Judge Tells Ed. Dept. to Remove Language Blaming Democrats From Staff EmailsThe agency added language blaming "Democrat Senators" for the federal shutdown to staffers' out-of-office messages
Federal Trump’s Ed. Dept. Slashed Civil Rights Enforcement. How States Are RespondingCould a shift in civil rights enforcement be the next example of "returning education to the states?"
Law & Courts Educational Toymakers Sued Over Trump Tariffs. How Is the Supreme Court Leaning?Most justices appeared skeptical of President Trump's tariff policies, challenged by two educational toymakers.
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."
Law & Courts Court Rejects Discipline of Student Whose Post Mocked George Floyd's DeathAn appeals court ruled that a student's off-campus social media post is constitutionally protected.
Strategy & Operations
Market Analysis
When to Bring in a Consultant — and How to Make it Pay Off
Industry advisors and business officials discuss the factors that contribute to a successful engagement.
Meeting District Needs
K-12 Insider
What Made a Middle School's First-Ever ELA Curriculum Launch a Success
The process that Principal Anne Heck led in Lake Geneva Middle School offers one vision for how professional development and procurement can pair to improve student learning.
Education Market
Exclusive Data
Vendors Are Pairing Assessment And Curriculum. Is That What K-12 Officials Want?
New EdWeek Market Brief data explores the ideal number of companies that district and school leaders say they want to work with, and whether they're open to a single provider for both curriculum and assessment products.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
EdMarket Recap: Feds Move to Rewrite Grant Rules; States Pitch Funding Changes
EdWeek Market Brief staff writers dissect significant news of the week and identify the most important takeaways for companies serving K-12 districts.