Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Federal
Moms for Liberty Wanted School Board Seats. They Got a Voice in the White House
Moms for Liberty is being embraced by the Trump administration and gaining new influence in national decisions.
States
'Success Sequence' Urges Marriage, Then Parenthood. These States Want Schools to Teach It
The decades-old concept is getting new attention, largely from Republican lawmakers.
Education Funding
Trump Again Proposes Major Education Cuts in New Budget Proposal
The president again wants lawmakers to consider billions in K-12 spending cuts and program eliminations.
States
Texas' Bible-Infused Reading List Gets an Earful at Public Hearing
The proposal to add Bible stories reflects increasing debate over religion in public school classrooms.
Education Funding
Trump's Budget Proposes Billions in K-12 Cuts. Will They Happen?
Trump is proposing level funding for Title I, a modest boost for special education, and major cuts elsewhere.
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
Can School Choice Programs Stamp Out Fraud While Staying Flexible?
With the rollout of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, transparency is vital.
Federal
Trump Admin. Terminates Several Agreements to Protect Transgender Students
The Education Department terminated civil rights agreements under Title IX with five school districts and a college.
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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.
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Discover practical strategies to redefine career readiness in K–12 and move beyond credentials to develop true capability and character.
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.
Every Student Succeeds Act Q&A Trump's Top K-12 Official: Returning Ed. to States Isn't Just Waiving RulesKirsten Baesler spoke with EdWeek about the Education Department's approach to testing and accountability.
Every Student Succeeds Act In 'Returning Education to the States,' How Far Will Trump's Ed. Dept. Go?States' requests for new flexibility from the feds will test just how far the department can go.
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Districts are already making large financial investments into core programs. So why are they still buying more resources to make up for what their textbooks can't do?
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Test your knowledge and explore what sets high-impact math instruction apart from traditional methods.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
From Decoding to Growth: Every Student’s Journey Forward
This Spotlight highlights what students need to become confident and capable readers, starting with a strong foundation in decoding.
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Law & Courts Appeals Court Sides With School in ‘Come and Take It’ Gun Hat DisputeA full federal appeals court declined to reconsider a panel's decision backing administrators who required a student to remove her gun hat.
Standards & Accountability How Teachers in This District Pushed to Have Students Spend Less Time TestingAn agreement a teachers' union reached with the district reduces locally required testing while keeping in place state-required exams.
Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Ruling Allows DOGE Access to Education Department DataA federal appeals court ruled for the Trump administration in a case brought by the American Federation of Teachers and other plaintiffs.
School Choice & Charters Are Charter Schools the Right Fit for Rural Communities?Rural charter leaders face challenges growing student enrollment and providing access to services.
Federal Opinion Two Former Trump and Biden Appointees Hash Out What’s Ahead in Ed. PolicyThey held the same job in the Education Department—under two very different administrations. Watch their conversation.
Federal Trump Revives the Presidential Fitness Test. Will It Look the Same?A new generation of students could be tested on how fast they run the mile and how many pushups they can do.
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.