Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
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.
Law & Courts
Teachers' Union Sues Texas for Probing Teachers' Charlie Kirk Posts
Teachers' free speech rights were violated by the state agency, the lawsuit alleges.
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.
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.
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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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Education Funding ‘Terminated on a Whim’: The AFT Sues Trump’s Ed. Dept. Over Funding CutsThe 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.
Education Funding School Mental Health Projects Canceled by Trump Might Still SurviveThe end of funding could still be days away, but a new court order offers some hope for grantees.
Law & Courts Schools Can’t Bar Teachers From Telling Parents If Kids Are Transgender, Judge RulesThe injunction bans any public school employee from misleading parents about their child’s gender presentation at school.
Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Upholds 8th Grader's Expulsion Over Gun Comments in ClassShortly after a nearby mass school shooting, a student allegedly discussed bringing a gun to school.
Law & Courts Trump's Education Policies Spurred 72 Lawsuits in 2025. How Many Is He Winning?The legal challenges show which policies have had a big impact and how 2026 could go.
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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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States 5 Ways You Didn't Know the Election Will Affect K-12 SchoolsVoters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more.
Law & Courts Court Battles and Presidential Election Have Big Implications for Title IX RegulationA federal appeals court heard arguments about whether some provisions of the Title IX regulation should be allowed to go into wider effect.
Federal Trump's K-12 Record in His First Term Offers a Blueprint for What Could Be NextIn his first term, Trump sought to significantly expand school choice, slash K-12 spending, and tear down the U.S. Department of Education.
Law & Courts Top Affirmative Action Foe Has New Target: Scholarships for Aspiring Minority TeachersThe legal activist behind the U.S. Supreme Court college admissions decision has now sued over an Illinois minority scholarship program.
Federal From Our Research Center How Educators Say They'll Vote in the 2024 ElectionEducators' feelings on Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vary by age and the communities where they work.
Law & Courts This State Requires Schools to Teach the Bible. Parents and Teachers Are SuingOpponents of an Oklahoma directive that compels schools to teach the Bible are suing the state’s superintendent of public instruction.
