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.
Law & Courts Educational Toy Companies Lead Supreme Court Battle Over Trump TariffsTwo Illinois family-owned educational toy companies are challenging the president’s tariff policies.
Federal Fired NCES Chief: Ed. Dept. Cuts Mean 'Fewer Eyes on the Condition of Schools'Experts discuss how federal actions have impacted equity and research in the field of education.
Federal What Should Research at the Ed. Dept. Look Like? The Field Weighs InThe agency requested input on the Institute of Education Sciences' future. More than 400 comments came in.
Education Funding Opinion The Federal Shutdown Is a Rorschach Test for EducationPolarization, confusion, and perverse incentives turn a serious discussion into a stylized debate.
Federal Education Department Layoffs Would Affect Dozens of Programs. See Which OnesEntire teams that work on key funding streams may not return to work even when the shutdown ends.
Law & Courts Appeals Court Backs School Administrators Who Banned 'Let's Go Brandon!' ShirtsA coded message of political criticism was vulgar and can be barred in schools.
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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 NEA, AFT Sue to Block Trump’s Education Department DismantlingThe nation’s two largest teachers’ unions are asking federal courts to halt efforts to close the U.S. Department of Education.
Standards & Accountability States Are Testing How Much Leeway They Can Get From Trump's Ed. Dept.A provision in the Every Student Succeeds Act allows the secretary of education to waive certain state requirements.
Federal Opinion Federal Ed. Research Has Been Slashed. Here’s What We All LoseThe long-term costs to our students far outstrip any short-term taxpayer savings from the Trump cuts.
Federal Trump Says RFK Jr. Will Oversee Special Education, Child NutritionAdvocates are wary as the president's comments don't specify when or how the transition will happen.
Law & Courts Idaho Can Restrict Transgender Students’ Restroom Use, Appeals Court RulesA federal appeals court panel declined to block an Idaho law requiring students to use restrooms that align with their "biological sex."
Federal Trump Order Tells Linda McMahon to 'Facilitate' Education Department's ClosureAn executive order the president signed Thursday directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to prepare the 45-year-old agency for shutdown.
