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.
Education Funding Opinion Trump's Cuts to Schools Will Hit Hard. But Leaders Need More Than Just MoneyThe federal funding chaos highlights a perennial dynamic in public schools.
Federal Trump Admin. Says Undocumented Students Can't Attend Head Start, Early CollegeThe administration issued notices saying undocumented immigrants don't qualify for Head Start and some Education Department programs.
Federal How Medicaid, SNAP Changes in Trump's Big Budget Bill Could Affect SchoolsThe bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals.
Law & Courts Opinion How the Supreme Court Is Making Public Education Itself UnconstitutionalIn a recent ruling, the high court took a step toward effectively outlawing public schools.
Education Funding Interactive See How Much Federal Money Trump Is Holding Back From Your DistrictHundreds of districts will lose more than $1 million each, according to a new analysis.
Federal Opinion A D.C. Insider Explains What’s Changed in Education PolicyThe biggest thing that people don’t understand about federal education policy? How much the details really matter.
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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 Student Says Snapchat Enabled Teacher's Abuse. Supreme Court Won't Hear His CaseThe high court, over a dissent by two justices, decline to review the scope of Section 230 liability protection for social media platforms.
Education Funding Inside a Summer Learning Camp With an Uncertain Future After ESSERA high-poverty district offers an enriching, free summer learning program. But the end of ESSER means tough choices.
States Why This State Will Take a Class Requirement Off the Ballot—And Why It MattersAsking voters to decide on a curriculum issue could set a tricky precedent, experts say.
States How States Are Testing the Church-State Divide in Public SchoolsA new order to teach the Bible in Oklahoma is the latest action to fuel debate over the presence of religion in schools.
Law & Courts What the Supreme Court's Chevron Decision Could Mean for Biden's Title IX RuleThe decision overrules a 40-year-old precedent and could impact lawsuits challenging the final Title IX rule.
Federal The Topic That Didn't Get a Single Mention in Biden-Trump DebateK-12 schools—after animating state and local elections in recent years—got no airtime.
