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.
Federal Ed. Dept. Workers Targeted in Layoffs Are Returning to Tackle Civil Rights BacklogThe Trump administration is bringing back dozens of Education Department staffers who were slated to be laid off.
States States Consider District Consolidations as Student Enrollment DropsRural educators say the decision to combine school districts is a matter of local control.
Law & Courts Supreme Court to Weigh Birthright Citizenship. Why It Matters to SchoolsThe justices will review President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a move that could affect schools.
Education Funding Funding Ends for School Mental Health Projects After a 'Roller Coaster' YearSchools, universities, and others thought they had five years to boost student mental health services.
Law & Courts 20 States Push Back as Ed. Dept. Hands Programs to Other AgenciesThe Trump admin. says it wants to prove that moving programs out of the Ed. Dept. can work long-term.
School Choice & Charters Opinion Should States Mandate Student Testing for Choice Programs?There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars.
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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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States 'Illegal' DEI: See Which States Told Trump Their Schools Don't Use ItEducation Week tracked state responses to an April 2025 Education Department request for states and schools to certify they don't use DEI.
Federal Defending Ed. Dept. Cuts, Linda McMahon Says It's Time to 'Do Something Different'Linda McMahon told ed-tech entrepreneurs she wants to cut bureaucracy but keep key federal funds flowing to schools.
Federal Trump Admin. Funding Cuts Could Hit Efforts to Restore School LibrariesThe Institute of Museum and Library Services is one of seven small federal agencies targeted for closure in a recent executive order.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin. to End Teacher-Prep GrantsThe high court, over three justices' dissent, granted the administration's request to remove a lower court's block on ending the grants.
Education Funding States Urge McMahon to Restore Federal Funds She Canceled Without NoticeNew York's education department threatened legal action if the federal government doesn't restore pandemic relief funds.
Law & Courts Groups Sue Over Trump's Cuts to Education Department Research ArmThis suit seeks the restoration of Institute of Education Sciences staff and contracts abruptly canceled by the Trump administration.
