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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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
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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.
Policy & Politics Opinion Larry Ferlazzo’s 10 Education Predictions for 2026Gazing into his crystal ball, Larry Ferlazzo divines what's ahead for education next year.
States A Study Shows Just How Much School Absences Soar in a Measles OutbreakThe research offers a glimpse at the toll on student learning from the spread of measles.
Education Funding Federal Funds for Community Schools Fall Victim to a New Round of Trump CutsThe latest round of grant cuts hits a program that helps schools provide more social services on site.
Law & Courts How One Lawyer Helped Reshape Special Education at the Supreme CourtA documentary follows a lawyer behind major Supreme Court wins for students with disabilities.
Federal The Ed. Dept.'s Research Clout Is Waning. Could a Bipartisan Bill Reinvigorate It?Advanced education research has bipartisan support even as the federal role in it is on the wane.
Education Funding Education Week's 2025 Word of the Year Is ...Trump's efforts to reshape the federal role in education caused uncertainty for schools.
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Online education has grown from a niche concept into a cornerstone of higher education, and Post University recognized its potential well before it became mainstream.
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Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Addressing Learning Gaps
This Spotlight will help you explore strategies to address gaps, accelerate learning, support students' overall well-being, and more.
Professional Development
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Spotlight on PD for the Science of Reading
This Spotlight will help you discover how to help students develop conceptual understanding, effectively teach word problems, and more.
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Education Funding Congress Revived a Fund for Rural Schools. Their Struggles Aren't OverFederal funds will again flow to districts with national forest land—but broader funding uncertainties remain.
Education Funding Amid Cancellations and Legal Fights, Trump Admin. Awards New Mental Health GrantsThe grants came from a competition the Ed. Dept. redesigned to erase Biden administration priorities.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Weighs IQ Tests and Other School Records in Key Death Penalty CaseThe court weighs the proper role of IQ tests for defendants claiming an intellectual disability.
States Texas Gov. Abbott Wants 'Disciplinary Action' for Schools That Resist Turning Point USAHe endorsed growing the footprint of the late Charlie Kirk's organization in the state's high schools.
Policy & Politics Opinion Standing Up to Education GroupthinkWhy is it so hard to push back on popular ideas in education, even when it’s sorely needed?
Law & Courts Supreme Court Orders New Review of Religious Exemptions to School VaccinesThe U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new look in a school vaccination case and declined to review library book removals.
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
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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.