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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Education Funding Districts Lose Millions for This School Year as Trump Ends Desegregation GrantsFunding will instead go toward grants for mental health services in schools, according to the Trump administration.
Education Funding Math and Career Education Are Now Top Grant Priorities for Ed. Dept.The announcement outlines what the administration plans to champion after canceling hundreds of grants in the past few weeks.
States How Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA Is Expanding Its Reach to K-12 SchoolsThe organization has more than 1,000 chapters in high schools across the country.
States Ryan Walters, Okla.’s Fiery Education Chief, to Step DownOklahoma state superintendent announces his resignation after nearly three years of near-constant controversy.
Education Funding Trump Bypasses Congress and Slashes Hundreds of Education GrantsMore than 200 ongoing projects have seen their remaining grant funding canceled in recent weeks.
School Choice & Charters Opinion How Can Education Savings Accounts Serve Students With Special Needs?The state that pioneered the ESA is overseeing more than 10,000 requests daily from families for education expenses.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The Superintendent Persona?
The superintendent plays a crucial role in purchasing decisions. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
Professional Development
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Professional Development?
Answer 7 questions about literacy-focused professional development.
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In a world increasingly influenced by technological advancements like generative AI, how can we prepare students to not only adapt but also thrive?
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States 'Success Sequence' Urges Marriage, Then Parenthood. These States Want Schools to Teach ItThe decades-old concept is getting new attention, largely from Republican lawmakers.
Education Funding Trump Again Proposes Major Education Cuts in New Budget ProposalThe 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 OrderTrump’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 TrackerK-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. ProgramsThe U.S. Department of Education is shifting more than 100 programs to other federal agencies.
Federal Trump Admin. Sues Minnesota Over Transgender Athletes in Girls' SportsIt's the third state the Trump administration has sued over transgender participation in athletics.
