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 Supreme Court Weighs IQ Tests and Other School Records in Key Death Penalty CaseThe court weighs the proper role of IQ tests for defendants claiming an intellectual disability.
Federal Obituary Rod Paige, Nation's First African American Secretary of Education, Dies at 92Under Paige’s leadership, the Department of Education rolled out the landmark No Child Left Behind law.
States Texas Gov. Abbott Wants 'Disciplinary Action' for Schools That Resist Turning Point USAHe endorsed growing the footprint of the late Charlie Kirk's organization in the state's high schools.
Policy & Politics Opinion Standing Up to Education GroupthinkWhy is it so hard to push back on popular ideas in education, even when it’s sorely needed?
Law & Courts Supreme Court Orders New Review of Religious Exemptions to School VaccinesThe U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new look in a school vaccination case and declined to review library book removals.
Education Funding A Guide to Where School Mental Health Grants Stand After a New Legal TwistTemporary relief for one set of projects raises questions for other initiatives vying for federal money.
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Reading & Literacy
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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 Religious Charter School Is Unconstitutional, Oklahoma Supreme Court RulesThe state high court says the planned Catholic virtual charter school violates a state provision against aid to 'sectarian' institutions.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Case on Transgender Youth Medical Care May Impact SchoolsThe justices will decide whether a Tennessee law that bars certain treatments for transgender minors violates the equal-protection clause.
Federal What the Research Says What Schools Can Learn From a Global Assessment on Creative ThinkingNot all creativity is the same for student achievement, the latest Program for International Student Assessment data show.
Federal Social Media Should Come With a Warning, Says U.S. Surgeon GeneralA surgeon general's warning label would alert users that “social media is associated with significant mental health harms in adolescents.”
States The Surprising Contenders for State Superintendent Offices This YearTwo elections for the top education leadership job feature candidates who have never worked in public schools.
Law & Courts Why the $4.5 Billion School E-Rate Program Is Headed to the Supreme CourtThe justices will decide whether allegations of overcharging under the telecom-funded program may be brought under the False Claims Act.
