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
Webinar
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 From Ten Commandments to Tariffs: A Fall Legal RoundupKey court cases on transgender rights, religion, speech, and policy could reshape U.S. schools.
States Obituary Four-Term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a Leader in Education Reform, Dies at 88Hunt was known as a pioneer "education governor," serving 16 years in the job as North Carolina transitioned to a high-tech economy.
States A School District Is 'Stuck' Between 2 States' Competing Trans Athlete RulesThe district is located in one state, but competes with teams in another that has adopted different rules.
Education Funding 'A Gut Punch’: What Trump’s New $168 Million Cut Means for Community SchoolsSchool districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries.
Federal Opinion Rick Hess' Top 10 Hits of 2025In a year full of education news, what cut through the noise?
Policy & Politics Opinion Larry Ferlazzo’s 10 Education Predictions for 2026Gazing into his crystal ball, Larry Ferlazzo divines what's ahead for education next year.
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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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Federal How Trump’s Second Term Will Affect Education: 4 Things to KnowTrump has spent little time discussing education, but schools could feel the impact of his administration's policymaking and enforcement.
States Democrat Defeats a State Schools Chief Candidate Who Called for Public ExecutionsA candidate's past calls for Democrats' executions thrust one of this year's four state superintendent races into the national spotlight.
States The Number of States That Require Schools to Teach Cursive Is GrowingHere are the states that require schools to teach cursive handwriting.
Federal What's at Stake for Schools as Trump Returns to the White HouseThe former president has pledged major changes to education policy, but much of his agenda for schools is a political longshot.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Weighs High-Stakes Fraud Issue for E-Rate ProgramThe justices appear to lean toward a ruling that could help keep schools from being overcharged by telecommunications companies.
Federal Opinion What's Really at Stake for Education in This Election?What a Harris or Trump presidential victory might mean for federal education policy, according to Rick Hess.
