Policy & Politics
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Federal
Melania Trump Shares the Spotlight With a Robot at White House Education Event
The humanoid robot Figure 03 made history as the first robot to walk the White House red carpet.
Education Funding
Common Questions About Education Funding
Education 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 Questions
More than 100 programs run by the U.S. Department of Education are shifting to other agencies.
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.
Education Funding
Arts Education Advocates Talk About How to Elevate Their Discipline
Art education community members come together to discuss funding challenges and opportunities.
Federal
Opinion
What Our Students Deserve From New Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
The National Academy of Education calls for policy changes to ensure safer learning environments.
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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, and responsible adoption.
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This California district cut chronic absenteeism in half. Learn how they used insight and early action to reach families and change outcomes.
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Discover practical strategies to redefine career readiness in K–12 and move beyond credentials to develop true capability and character.
Law & Courts Educators Sue Over ICE Activity on School Grounds and NearbyThe challenge targets the Trump administration's revocation of a policy that limited immigration enforcement at schools.
Federal Ed. Dept. Paid Civil Rights Staffers Up to $38 Million as It Tried to Lay Them OffA report from Congress' watchdog looks into the Trump Admin.'s efforts to downsize the Education Department.
School Choice & Charters Where Private School Choice Enrollment—and Spending—Is SurgingStates have devoted billions of dollars recently in public funds families can use on private schooling.
Education Funding Congress Has Passed an Education Budget. See How Key Programs Are AffectedFederal funding for low-income students and special education will remain level year over year.
Education Funding Trump Slashed Billions for Education in 2025. See Our List of Affected GrantsWe've tabulated the grant programs that have had awards terminated over the past year. See our list.Federal Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Polarized Do You Think Educators Are?The EdWeek Research Center examined the degree to which K-12 educators are split along partisan lines. Quiz yourself and see the results.
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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.
Recruitment & Retention
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Know Today’s K-12 Hiring Landscape?
Assess your knowledge of the key factors driving K-12 hiring today.
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Education Funding Federal Funding Disruptions for Schools Are Far From OverSigns are piling up that schools could experience more funding turbulence in the coming months.
Federal Why K-12 Educators Are Alarmed About Proposed Student Loan LimitsThey worry that the new loan limits could put a leak in the teacher and administrator pipeline.
Education Funding School Mental Health Projects Get 3-Month Reprieve as Court Rules Against TrumpThe projects to expand school-based services have faced nearly a year of funding uncertainty and legal limbo.
Law & Courts Supreme Court’s Gender Identity Ruling Leaves Schools Seeking ClarityAdvocates say they would welcome more from the Supreme Court on gender-notification policies.
Education Funding Some Halted Federal Funds for Community Schools Will Flow, But More Remain FrozenSchools in Illinois will regain access to some federal grant funds, but programs nationwide continue to struggle.
School Choice & Charters They Said No to the Federal School Choice Program. Now, 3 Dems Are ReconsideringAdvocacy to get Democratic states to participate has ramped up both locally and nationally.
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.