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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
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.
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.
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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
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- Federal Opinion What Our Students Deserve From New Homeland Security Secretary MullinThe National Academy of Education calls for policy changes to ensure safer learning environments.Federal Melania Trump Shares the Spotlight With a Robot at White House Education EventThe humanoid robot Figure 03 made history as the first robot to walk the White House red carpet.Education Funding Common Questions About Education FundingEducation 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 QuestionsMore than 100 programs run by the U.S. Department of Education are shifting to other agencies.Every Student Succeeds Act These Factors Make a School More Likely to Be Labeled FailingSchools that educate large numbers of students of color and low-income children are most at risk.Federal Treasury Dept. Takes Over Student Loans as Ed. Dept. Hands Off More ProgramsThe Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to Treasury.
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Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
- Federal Hope Shattered for Laid-Off Ed. Dept. Staff After Supreme Court OrderThe Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with 1,400 Education Department layoffs.Law & Courts Trump Admin. Can Proceed With Ed. Dept. Layoffs, Supreme Court RulesThe Trump administration asked the justices to set aside an injunction blocking its layoffs of 1,400 Education Department employees.Education Funding Two Dozen States Sue Trump Over $6.8 Billion School Funding FreezeThe Trump administration violated the U.S. Constitution when it withheld billions from schools in early July, the lawsuit alleges.Education Funding Opinion Trump's Cuts to Schools Will Hit Hard. But Leaders Need More Than Just MoneyThe federal funding chaos highlights a perennial dynamic in public schools.Federal Trump Admin. Says Undocumented Students Can't Attend Head Start, Early CollegeThe administration issued notices saying undocumented immigrants don't qualify for Head Start and some Education Department programs.Federal How Medicaid, SNAP Changes in Trump's Big Budget Bill Could Affect SchoolsThe bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals.