Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
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
School Sports Case Reaches the Supreme Court at a Fraught Time for Trans Rights
The justices will consider state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports.
Law & Courts
Judge Bars Trump Admin. From Purging DEI Terms From Head Start Funding Requests
The federal judge also prohibited further layoffs of staff from the federal Office of Head Start.
Federal
A Major Democratic Group Thinks This Education Policy Is a Winning Issue
An agenda from center-left Democrats could foreshadow how they discuss education on the campaign trail.
Federal
Opinion
The Federal Government Hasn’t Been Meeting Our Need for Unbiased Ed. Research
Trump’s attacks on data collection are misguided—but that doesn’t mean it was working before.
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Recruitment & Retention
Webinar
EdRecruiter 2026 Survey Results: How School Districts are Finding and Keeping Talent
Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals.
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.
Education Funding Who Will Bear the Brunt of Trump's Hold on $6.8 Billion in School Funds?The sudden absence of expected federal funds has already cost some educators their jobs.
Federal What Superintendents Think About a Steady Clip of Federal K-12 ChangesA state superintendent and two district leaders shared their thoughts on the latest changes coming from Washington.
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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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School Choice & Charters Opinion The Biggest Things People Don’t Know About School ChoiceThe school choice debate is rife with urban myths and dubious claims.
States The Future of Annual State Testing Is in the Trump Admin.’s HandsThe Ed. Dept. has invited states to request waivers from accountability requirements.
Federal Trump Says Ed. Dept. Will Release New Guidance on School PrayerThe federal agency will wade into an intensified debate over the place of religion in schools.
Federal Reported Essay How Trump Is Changing the Federal Government’s Role in SchoolsWhen Donald Trump waded into the fight over a high school mascot, it revealed a lot about his true education agenda.
Education Funding Your Guide to the Evolving Federal Budget and What It Means for SchoolsLawmakers have a few weeks to agree on a new budget and an approach to Trump's funding uncertainty.
States More States Guarantee Students the Right to Religious Instruction Off CampusAt least 12 states require school districts to offer "released time" religious schooling upon parental request.
