Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
States
Q&A
'Politics Does Not Belong in Education,' Says a Departing State Schools Chief
Improving student outcomes requires finding common ground, says Missouri's long-serving education commissioner, Margie Vandeven.
Federal
Explainer
What Is Title IX? Schools, Sports, and Sex Discrimination
Title IX, the law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, is undergoing changes. What it is, how it works, and how it's enforced.
School Choice & Charters
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Private School Choice: A Video Explainer
We're tracking the proliferation of school choice policies around the country. Here's how to get up to speed.
School Choice & Charters
Why Jay-Z Is a Key Figure in the School Voucher Debate
Jay-Z's backing of school vouchers in Pennsylvania has public education advocates worried it will divert funds.
Law & Courts
Court Backs School That Barred Student's 'Two Genders' Shirt
The court said the shirt could be understood to demean transgender and gender-nonconforming students, and administrators could prohibit it.
Federal
Opinion
Federal Education Reform Has Largely Failed. Unfortunately, We Still Need It
Neither NCLB nor ESSA have lived up to their promise, but the problems calling for national action persist.
Federal
A More Complete Picture of Immigration's Impact on U.S. Public Schools
House Republicans say a migrant influx has caused "chaos" in K-12 schools. The reality is more complicated.
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- School Choice & Charters Private School Choice Continues to Spread. 3 Things to KnowNew research shows private schools increase tuition when states send public funds for parents to spend on private education.States Is Bipartisan Education Policy Still Possible?It's still possible to forge cross-party education policy coalitions, advocates said.School Choice & Charters Opinion Does School Choice 'Work'?Ultimately, the “how” of educational choice may matter more than the “what.”Law & Courts Supreme Court Turns Down Case Challenging School District's Transgender PoliciesThe case involves a policy allowing information to be withheld from parents considered not supportive of a gender-transitioning child.School Choice & Charters Opinion 'Control Freaks' Are 'Losing Their Grip' on Education"School choice evangelist" says new laws are a response to unions, bureaucracies, and K-12 ideologues.Law & Courts District Can Deny Opt-Outs on LGBTQ+ Books, Court RulesReligious parents objected to a Maryland district's policy ending opt-outs for elementary school 'storybooks' with LGBTQ+ themes.
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School & District Management
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Answer 7 questions about the superintendent profession.
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Amidst growing concerns about the persistent lack of learning loss recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a noteworthy success pattern emerging: live tutoring with state-certified teachers
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the School District Technology Leader?
The tech director at school districts is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
- Federal New Title IX Rule Could Actually Simplify Some Things for Districts, Lawyers SaySchool districts could field more harassment complaints, but they can streamline how they handle them, according to legal experts.Law & Courts Republican-Led States Sue to Block New Title IX RuleA pair of lawsuits focus on the rule's protections for students' gender identity.States States Direct Districts to Defy New Title IX Rule on Transgender StudentsSome districts could be in a perilous legal squeeze play between their states and the feds.States Superintendent Vacancies Are High. Is Loosening Requirements a Good Idea?Wisconsin's governor, a former educator, vetoed a bill that would have waived licensure requirements for district leaders.Policy & Politics Opinion Where Do Democrats Stand on Education?The politics of education reform have shifted drastically since the Obama era. How has one Democratic education group responded?Federal New Title IX Rule Has Explicit Ban on Discrimination of LGBTQ+ StudentsThe new rule, while long awaited, stops short of addressing the thorny issue of transgender athletes' participation in sports.
Education Market
Special Report
What's Next for the K-12 Reading Market? New Special Report Reveals Shifting Demands
EdWeek Market Brief's analysis looks at projected district spending on core and supplemental curriculum, PD, assessment, and more.
Sales & Marketing
Exclusive Data
Do District Leaders Get Peeved When Vendors Point Them to Funding Sources?
EdWeek Market Brief surveyed K-12 officials on how they react when vendors suggest specific pools of money to pay for products or services.
Education Market
Market Analysis
Beyond LAUSD’s Massive Rollout, School District Appetite Grows for Deals With AI Companies
Has the ambitious partnership struck by the nation's second-largest K-12 system lain the foundation for similar agreements?
Meeting District Needs
Purchasing Alert
Calif. School District Looks for Online Learning Platforms; S.C. System Needs College and Career Readiness Support
A second California district is looking for educational research associated with professional development.