Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
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.
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.
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.
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.
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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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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.
Policy & Politics Opinion Who Are the Nation's Top Education Scholars?The RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings recognize researchers who shape practice and policy.
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?
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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.
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What happens when educators get the tools to turn student curiosity into action? See how one D.C. school partnered with CYBER.ORG to laun...
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In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
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Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Upholds 8th Grader's Expulsion Over Gun Comments in ClassShortly after a nearby mass school shooting, a student allegedly discussed bringing a gun to school.
Law & Courts Trump's Education Policies Spurred 72 Lawsuits in 2025. How Many Is He Winning?The legal challenges show which policies have had a big impact and how 2026 could go.
Law & Courts From Ten Commandments to Tariffs: A Fall Legal RoundupKey court cases on transgender rights, religion, speech, and policy could reshape U.S. schools.
Education Funding 'A Gut Punch’: What Trump’s New $168 Million Cut Means for Community SchoolsSchool districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries.
Federal Opinion Rick Hess' Top 10 Hits of 2025In a year full of education news, what cut through the noise?
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.
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.