Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Law & Courts
Judge Ends School Desegregation Order at Trump Administration's Request
The decision ends decades of federal oversight to ensure schools' compliance with the order to desegregate.
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 Identity
A federal appeals court blocked a groundbreaking ruling over the disclosure of students' gender identities.
Federal
Opinion
The Federal Government Hasn’t Been Meeting Our Need for Unbiased Ed. Research
Trump’s attacks on data collection are misguided—but that doesn’t mean it was working before.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
Who Tops Their Field in the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Rankings?
A scholar's rank within a discipline may be more telling than their place in the overall rankings.
States
States Are Banning Book Bans. Will It Work?
Approved legislation aims to stop school libraries from removing books for partisan reasons.
States
McMahon Touts Funding Flexibility for Iowa That Falls Short of Trump Admin. Goal
The Ed. Dept. is allowing the state education agency to consolidate small sets of funds from four grants.
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Recruitment & Retention
Webinar
EdRecruiter 2026 Survey Results: How School Districts are Finding and Keeping Talent
Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals.
States Ed. Dept. Scraps Blue Ribbon Schools Honor. Some States Launch Their Own VersionsThe Trump admin. said it was axing the recognition "in the spirit of returning education to the states."
Law & Courts Court Rejects Discipline of Student Whose Post Mocked George Floyd's DeathAn appeals court ruled that a student's off-campus social media post is constitutionally protected.
Education Funding Students Make Appeals to Congress to Protect K-12 FundingNational Student Council representatives shared perspectives on challenges schools are facing.
States How One State is Leading the Way for English Learners With DisabilitiesAdvocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate.
Law & Courts Appeals Court Heightens Stakes Over Ten Commandments School LawsA full federal appeals court will review Texas and Louisiana laws requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools.
Law & Courts Ed. Dept. Can't Cancel Dozens of School Mental Health Grants, Judge RulesThe grants, valued at $1 billion, help schools employ more mental health professionals.
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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 Schools Fear Funding Loss as Supreme Court Weighs E-Rate CaseThe justices hear arguments next week in a challenge to the funding structure of the $4 billion program to connect schools to the internet.
Federal Trump Admin. Cuts Library Funding. What It Means for StudentsIn an executive order last week, the Trump administration mandated the reduction of seven agencies, including one that funds libraries around the country: the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
States Trump Admin. Gives Maine 10 Days to Bar Trans Athletes—or Risk School FundingThe finding of a Title IX violation is a test case of the president's use of federal funds as a cudgel for compliance with executive orders.
Policy & Politics Opinion I Fought for Public Education. What I Learned From Its DetractorsWithout community buy-in, education reforms can weaken support for public schools.
Law & Courts Religious Charters, LGBTQ+ Books, and More: A Winter Legal RoundupThis winter, key court cases tackled school desegregation, parental rights, religious charters, LGBTQ+ policies, and education funding.
Federal The Ed. Dept. Axed Its Office of Ed Tech. What That Means for SchoolsThe office helped districts navigate new and emerging technology affecting schools.
