Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
Can School Choice Programs Stamp Out Fraud While Staying Flexible?
With the rollout of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, transparency is vital.
Federal
Trump Admin. Terminates Several Agreements to Protect Transgender Students
The Education Department terminated civil rights agreements under Title IX with five school districts and a college.
Federal
Moms for Liberty Wanted School Board Seats. They Got a Voice in the White House
Moms for Liberty is being embraced by the Trump administration and gaining new influence in national decisions.
Federal
Ed. Dept. Moves to Shutter Its Office for English Learners
Officials plan to move all federal English-learner programs and duties out of a standalone office.
Law & Courts
Minn. Districts Ask Judge to Restore Immigration Enforcement Limits by Schools
Two districts say the policy change hurt attendance and cost them students.
States
Texas' Bible-Infused Reading List Gets an Earful at Public Hearing
The proposal to add Bible stories reflects increasing debate over religion in public school classrooms.
Education Funding
Trump's Budget Proposes Billions in K-12 Cuts. Will They Happen?
Trump is proposing level funding for Title I, a modest boost for special education, and major cuts elsewhere.
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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.
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States Undocumented Students Still Have a Right to Education. Will That Change in 2026?State-level challenges to a landmark 1982 Supreme Court ruling are on the rise.
Education Funding School Mental Health Projects Canceled by Trump Might Still SurviveThe end of funding could still be days away, but a new court order offers some hope for grantees.
Law & Courts Schools Can’t Bar Teachers From Telling Parents If Kids Are Transgender, Judge RulesThe injunction bans any public school employee from misleading parents about their child’s gender presentation at school.
Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Upholds 8th Grader's Expulsion Over Gun Comments in ClassShortly after a nearby mass school shooting, a student allegedly discussed bringing a gun to school.
Law & Courts Trump's Education Policies Spurred 72 Lawsuits in 2025. How Many Is He Winning?The legal challenges show which policies have had a big impact and how 2026 could go.
Law & Courts From Ten Commandments to Tariffs: A Fall Legal RoundupKey court cases on transgender rights, religion, speech, and policy could reshape U.S. schools.
School & District Management
Quiz
Meet the Big 4: Test Your Knowledge of K-12’s Power Players
K-12 purchasing power doesn’t always sit where vendors expect. Put your knowledge to the test with this quick quiz, built from exclusive insights via EdWeek Market Brief’s latest special report on Key School District Personas.
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Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Supporting Literacy Initiatives?
Answer 7 questions about supporting literacy initiatives.
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Law & Courts After 60 Years, a Louisiana District Fights to Exit Federal Desegregation OrderSt. Mary Parish is on the frontlines of a legal battle to end ongoing school desegregation cases dating back to the civil rights era.
Law & Courts School Sports Case Reaches the Supreme Court at a Fraught Time for Trans RightsThe justices will consider state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports.
Federal A Major Democratic Group Thinks This Education Policy Is a Winning IssueAn agenda from center-left Democrats could foreshadow how they discuss education on the campaign trail.
Federal Opinion The Federal Government Hasn’t Been Meeting Our Need for Unbiased Ed. ResearchTrump’s attacks on data collection are misguided—but that doesn’t mean it was working before.
States Scroll With Caution: Another State Requires Social Media Warning LabelsBackers of New York's law, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, have likened tech's addictiveness to tobacco.
Policy & Politics Opinion Who Tops Their Field in the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Rankings?A scholar's rank within a discipline may be more telling than their place in the overall rankings.
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.