Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Federal
Where Are Ed. Dept. Programs Moving? Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
More 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 Failing
Schools 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 Programs
The Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to Treasury.
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
Opinion
What Our Students Deserve From New Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
The 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 Event
The humanoid robot Figure 03 made history as the first robot to walk the White House red carpet.
Education Funding
Common Questions About Education Funding
Education Week has answered some of the most common questions about education funding in the United States.
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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, and responsible adoption.
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This California district cut chronic absenteeism in half. Learn how they used insight and early action to reach families and change outcomes.
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Discover practical strategies to redefine career readiness in K–12 and move beyond credentials to develop true capability and character.
Law & Courts Appeals Court Blocks Ruling Bolstering Parental Rights Over Gender IdentityA federal appeals court blocked a groundbreaking ruling over the disclosure of students' gender identities.
Education Funding Educator Layoffs Loom as Canceled Community Schools Grants Remain in LimboThree legal challenges and bipartisan backlash have followed the Trump administration's funding cuts.
Education Funding Video School Funding: The 3 Big Questions to Watch in 20262025 was a disruptive year for school funding, here's what we're anticipating in the year ahead.
Policy & Politics Opinion The 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Scoring FormulaRick Hess unveils the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar rankings tomorrow. Here's his methodology.
Policy & Politics Opinion What It Takes to Be an Effective Education ScholarThe 2026 RHSU Scholar Rankings will be released soon. How do the top researchers attain influence?
Law & Courts Appeals Court Halts Ruling Letting Teachers Disclose Students' Gender IdentityA federal appeals court has temporarily paused enforcement of the ruling but has not yet decided whether to grant a longer-term stay.
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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 School Mental Health Projects Get 3-Month Reprieve as Court Rules Against TrumpThe projects to expand school-based services have faced nearly a year of funding uncertainty and legal limbo.
Law & Courts Supreme Court’s Gender Identity Ruling Leaves Schools Seeking ClarityAdvocates say they would welcome more from the Supreme Court on gender-notification policies.
Education Funding Some Halted Federal Funds for Community Schools Will Flow, But More Remain FrozenSchools in Illinois will regain access to some federal grant funds, but programs nationwide continue to struggle.
School Choice & Charters They Said No to the Federal School Choice Program. Now, 3 Dems Are ReconsideringAdvocacy to get Democratic states to participate has ramped up both locally and nationally.
Federal Opinion We Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Federal Overreach and Abandonment in K-12Why is federal power being used to occupy our cities but not protect our students’ civil rights?
School Choice & Charters The Nation's Largest School Choice Program Excludes Muslim Schools, Lawsuit SaysThe largest state to allow public funds for private schooling faces its first legal challenge.
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
Exclusive Data
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.