Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
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
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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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College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
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Education Funding Funding Ends for School Mental Health Projects After a 'Roller Coaster' YearSchools, universities, and others thought they had five years to boost student mental health services.
Law & Courts 20 States Push Back as Ed. Dept. Hands Programs to Other AgenciesThe Trump admin. says it wants to prove that moving programs out of the Ed. Dept. can work long-term.
School Choice & Charters Opinion Should States Mandate Student Testing for Choice Programs?There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars.
States State Reading Laws Focus on K-3. What About Older Students Who Struggle?Should lawmakers push reading legislation to address the needs of students beyond elementary grades?
Federal From Our Research Center Trump Shifted CTE to the Labor Dept. What Has That Meant for Schools?What educators think of shifting CTE to another federal agency could preview how they'll view a bigger shuffle.
Federal Video Here’s What the Ed. Dept. Upheaval Will Mean for SchoolsThe Trump administration took significant steps this week toward eliminating the U.S. Department of Education.
