Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Federal
Ed. Dept. Hangs Banner of Charlie Kirk Alongside MLK Jr., Ben Franklin
It's part of a celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary.
Federal
Ed. Dept. Wants to Revamp Assistance Program It Calls 'Duplicative,' 'Confusing'
The department's Comprehensive Centers have already been through a year of shakeups.
Federal
Will the Ed. Dept. Act on Recommendations to Overhaul Its Research Arm?
An adviser's report called for more coherence and sped-up research awards at the Institute of Education Sciences.
School Choice & Charters
They Said No to the Federal School Choice Program. Now, 3 Dems Are Reconsidering
Advocacy to get Democratic states to participate has ramped up both locally and nationally.
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Opinion
We Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Federal Overreach and Abandonment in K-12
Why is federal power being used to occupy our cities but not protect our students’ civil rights?
School Choice & Charters
The Nation's Largest School Choice Program Excludes Muslim Schools, Lawsuit Says
The largest state to allow public funds for private schooling faces its first legal challenge.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Backs Parents in School Gender Disclosure Fight
The Supreme Court restored an injunction blocking California policies on student gender transitions
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Education Funding Trump Slashed Billions for Education in 2025. See Our List of Affected GrantsWe've tabulated the grant programs that have had awards terminated over the past year. See our list.Federal Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Polarized Do You Think Educators Are?The EdWeek Research Center examined the degree to which K-12 educators are split along partisan lines. Quiz yourself and see the results.
Federal Could Another Federal Shutdown Affect Education? What We KnowAfter federal agents shot a Minneapolis man on Saturday, Democrats are now pulling support for a spending bill due by Friday.
School Choice & Charters Federal Program Will Bring Private School Choice to At Least 4 New StatesMore state decisions on opting into the first federal private school choice program are rolling in.
Law & Courts The Stark Divide in the States Recouping K-12 Grants Cut by Trump's Ed. Dept.A fifth of lawsuits challenging Trump admin. education policies have come from multistate coalitions.
Law & Courts Full Appeals Court Signals Openness to Ten Commandments Classroom LawsThe full 5th Circuit seemed sympathetic to unblocking two laws requiring Ten Commandments displays.
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Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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Federal Ed. Dept. Layoffs Are Reversed, But Staff Fear Things Won't Return to NormalThe bill ending the shutdown reverses the early October layoffs of thousands of federal workers.
Federal Opinion Can School Reform Be Bipartisan Again?In a world dominated by social media, is there room for a more serious education debate?
Federal Judge Tells Ed. Dept. to Remove Language Blaming Democrats From Staff EmailsThe agency added language blaming "Democrat Senators" for the federal shutdown to staffers' out-of-office messages
Federal Trump’s Ed. Dept. Slashed Civil Rights Enforcement. How States Are RespondingCould a shift in civil rights enforcement be the next example of "returning education to the states?"
Law & Courts Educational Toymakers Sued Over Trump Tariffs. How Is the Supreme Court Leaning?Most justices appeared skeptical of President Trump's tariff policies, challenged by two educational toymakers.
States 4 Education-Related Takeaways From This Week's ElectionsHow results from Tuesday could affect K-12 schools, and the trajectory of Trump's education policies.
