Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
States
Zohran Mamdani Picks Manhattan Superintendent as NYC Schools Chancellor
Kamar Samuels is a veteran educator of the nation's largest school system.
Education Funding
‘Terminated on a Whim’: The AFT Sues Trump’s Ed. Dept. Over Funding Cuts
The AFT and a Chicago-area nonprofit argue the cuts happened without following required procedures.
States
Undocumented Students Still Have a Right to Education. Will That Change in 2026?
State-level challenges to a landmark 1982 Supreme Court ruling are on the rise.
Federal
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School Funding: The 3 Big Questions to Watch in 2026
2025 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 Formula
Rick Hess unveils the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar rankings tomorrow. Here's his methodology.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
What It Takes to Be an Effective Education Scholar
The 2026 RHSU Scholar Rankings will be released soon. How do the top researchers attain influence?
Law & Courts
Appeals Court Halts Ruling Letting Teachers Disclose Students' Gender Identity
A federal appeals court has temporarily paused enforcement of the ruling but has not yet decided whether to grant a longer-term stay.
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Reading & Literacy
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Supporting Older Struggling Readers: Tips From Research and Practice
Reading problems are widespread among adolescent learners. Find out how to help students with gaps in foundational reading skills.
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Discover three working memory workarounds to help your students improve reading comprehension and empower them on their reading journey.
Law & Courts How One Lawyer Helped Reshape Special Education at the Supreme CourtA documentary follows a lawyer behind major Supreme Court wins for students with disabilities.
States Utah Repeals Ban on Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Other WorkersGov. Spencer Cox approved the repeal of a policy experts called one of the country's most restrictive labor laws.
Federal The Ed. Dept.'s Research Clout Is Waning. Could a Bipartisan Bill Reinvigorate It?Advanced education research has bipartisan support even as the federal role in it is on the wane.
Education Funding Education Week's 2025 Word of the Year Is ...Trump's efforts to reshape the federal role in education caused uncertainty for schools.
Education Funding Congress Revived a Fund for Rural Schools. Their Struggles Aren't OverFederal funds will again flow to districts with national forest land—but broader funding uncertainties remain.
Education Funding Amid Cancellations and Legal Fights, Trump Admin. Awards New Mental Health GrantsThe grants came from a competition the Ed. Dept. redesigned to erase Biden administration priorities.
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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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This report provides sensible answers and concrete solutions to help educators make evidence-based decisions to improve campus security.
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Law & Courts Court Backs School That Barred Student's 'Two Genders' ShirtThe court said the shirt could be understood to demean transgender and gender-nonconforming students, and administrators could prohibit it.
Federal Opinion Federal Education Reform Has Largely Failed. Unfortunately, We Still Need ItNeither NCLB nor ESSA have lived up to their promise, but the problems calling for national action persist.
School Choice & Charters Video How Microschools Can Fit in the Broader K-12 SystemMicroschools are a necessary option to support students within the broader K-12 system, according to this school founder.
Federal A More Complete Picture of Immigration's Impact on U.S. Public SchoolsHouse Republicans say a migrant influx has caused "chaos" in K-12 schools. The reality is more complicated.
States Q&A 'Politics Does Not Belong in Education,' Says a Departing State Schools ChiefImproving student outcomes requires finding common ground, says Missouri's long-serving education commissioner, Margie Vandeven.
Federal Explainer What Is Title IX? Schools, Sports, and Sex DiscriminationTitle IX, the law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, has been through changes. What it is, how it works, and how it's enforced.
