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.
School Choice & Charters The 3 States That Don't Allow Charter Schools—and WhyRural states were historically resistant to charter schools, but that has changed in recent years.
School Choice & Charters Opt In or Not? States Weigh Big Decision on Federal School VouchersA new federal program provides tax credits for donations to groups that provide private-school scholarships.
Federal Opinion Why Did Penny Schwinn Withdraw Her Bid to Be No. 2 in Trump’s Ed. Dept.?What the news tells us about the Republican education divide and the K–12 culture wars.
Education Funding Senators—Including Republicans—Reject All of Trump's Proposed Education CutsThe budget bill could go before the full Senate as early as September.
Federal Penny Schwinn Drops Bid to Serve as No. 2 in Education DepartmentThe former Tennessee state education chief had cleared a committee vote but faced skepticism from some conservatives.
Law & Courts Trump Admin. Pauses Ban on Undocumented Kids in Head Start in These StatesThe administration said July 10 that undocumented immigrants were newly ineligible for a range of federally funded services.
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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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Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Ruling Allows DOGE Access to Education Department DataA federal appeals court ruled for the Trump administration in a case brought by the American Federation of Teachers and other plaintiffs.
School Choice & Charters Are Charter Schools the Right Fit for Rural Communities?Rural charter leaders face challenges growing student enrollment and providing access to services.
Federal Opinion Two Former Trump and Biden Appointees Hash Out What’s Ahead in Ed. PolicyThey held the same job in the Education Department—under two very different administrations. Watch their conversation.
Federal Trump Revives the Presidential Fitness Test. Will It Look the Same?A new generation of students could be tested on how fast they run the mile and how many pushups they can do.
Education Funding One Casualty of Trump's $6.8 Billion Funding Freeze: Schools' Trust in the FedsSome district leaders are now wary of relying on federal funding—even when Congress has already approved it.
Law & Courts Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Requiring Ten Commandments Displays in SchoolsA federal judge blocked an Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools. The law is one of three being challenged nationwide.
