Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
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.
States
Q&A
This State Stepped In When the Feds Stopped Honoring Schools' Environmental Work
The Trump administration last year ended the Green Ribbon Schools recognition program.
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.
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.
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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, and responsible adoption.
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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This California district cut chronic absenteeism in half. Learn how they used insight and early action to reach families and change outcomes.
Education Funding Congress Has Passed an Education Budget. See How Key Programs Are AffectedFederal funding for low-income students and special education will remain level year over year.
Education Funding Trump Slashed Billions for Education in 2025. See Our List of Affected GrantsWe've tabulated the grant programs that have had awards terminated over the past year. See our list.Federal Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Polarized Do You Think Educators Are?The EdWeek Research Center examined the degree to which K-12 educators are split along partisan lines. Quiz yourself and see the results.
Federal Could Another Federal Shutdown Affect Education? What We KnowAfter federal agents shot a Minneapolis man on Saturday, Democrats are now pulling support for a spending bill due by Friday.
School Choice & Charters Federal Program Will Bring Private School Choice to At Least 4 New StatesMore state decisions on opting into the first federal private school choice program are rolling in.
Law & Courts The Stark Divide in the States Recouping K-12 Grants Cut by Trump's Ed. Dept.A fifth of lawsuits challenging Trump admin. education policies have come from multistate coalitions.
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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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School Choice & Charters Families Get 2 More Weeks to Apply for Nation's Largest School Choice ProgramLawsuits say Texas is discriminating by excluding Islamic schools from the private school choice program.
States What Happens to Students Who Join the Military? A New Effort Aims to Find OutA pilot will allow states to use Pentagon data to track students from the classroom to the military.
Every Student Succeeds Act See Which States Want Ed. Dept.'s OK to Change Testing, Federal School FundingStates are seeking potentially significant changes to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Federal Opinion The Trump Administration Has Mostly Dismantled the Ed. Dept. Should You Care?Here’s how much the administration has really changed federal education policy.
Federal Ed. Dept. Quietly Ends an Honor for Schools’ Environmental WorkApplicants found out when the online portal for award submissions never opened.
Federal The Ed. Dept. Is Sending 118 Programs to Other Agencies. See Where They're GoingThe Trump administration is partnering with at least four other agencies as it tries to shutter the Education Department.
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.