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.
Federal What Should Research at the Ed. Dept. Look Like? The Field Weighs InThe agency requested input on the Institute of Education Sciences' future. More than 400 comments came in.
Education Funding Opinion The Federal Shutdown Is a Rorschach Test for EducationPolarization, confusion, and perverse incentives turn a serious discussion into a stylized debate.
Federal Education Department Layoffs Would Affect Dozens of Programs. See Which OnesEntire teams that work on key funding streams may not return to work even when the shutdown ends.
Law & Courts Appeals Court Backs School Administrators Who Banned 'Let's Go Brandon!' ShirtsA coded message of political criticism was vulgar and can be barred in schools.
Law & Courts Judge Halts Trump Admin.'s Layoffs at Ed. Dept. and Other AgenciesMore than 400 workers at the diminished agency had been told their last day would be Dec. 9.
Education Funding Many Districts Will Lose Federal Funds Until the Shutdown EndsAnd if federal layoffs go through, the Ed. Dept. would lack staff to send out the funds afterward, too.
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Test your knowledge and explore what sets high-impact math instruction apart from traditional methods.
Reading & Literacy
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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 Supreme Court to Rule on Major K-12 Education Cases FridayThe U.S. Supreme Court will issue its last opinions of the term, including on religious parents opting their children out of the curriculum
Federal Opinion The U.S. Department of Education Could Be Dismantled. This Is Good NewsReenvisioning the federal government’s role will not undermine teachers’ work—and might well improve it.
Federal California Violated Title IX Over Transgender Athletes, Ed. Dept. ConcludesThe U.S. Department of Education said the state's school sports policies for transgender athletes violated female students' rights.
Federal Trump Admin. Orders California to Remove Gender Identity From Sex Ed CurriculumThe state has 60 days to make the change or it risks losing federal funds.
Law & Courts School Restrooms, LGBTQ+ Curriculum, Disability Rights: A Spring Legal RoundupCourts weighed in this spring on transgender rights, disability access, and parent opt-outs.
Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block on Louisiana Ten Commandments Display LawLouisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments in every classroom likely violates the First Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled.
