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.
Law & Courts How One Lawyer Helped Reshape Special Education at the Supreme CourtA documentary follows a lawyer behind major Supreme Court wins for students with disabilities.
States Utah Repeals Ban on Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Other WorkersGov. Spencer Cox approved the repeal of a policy experts called one of the country's most restrictive labor laws.
Federal The Ed. Dept.'s Research Clout Is Waning. Could a Bipartisan Bill Reinvigorate It?Advanced education research has bipartisan support even as the federal role in it is on the wane.
Education Funding Education Week's 2025 Word of the Year Is ...Trump's efforts to reshape the federal role in education caused uncertainty for schools.
Education Funding Congress Revived a Fund for Rural Schools. Their Struggles Aren't OverFederal funds will again flow to districts with national forest land—but broader funding uncertainties remain.
Education Funding Amid Cancellations and Legal Fights, Trump Admin. Awards New Mental Health GrantsThe grants came from a competition the Ed. Dept. redesigned to erase Biden administration priorities.
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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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States Trump’s Cuts to Ed. Spending Will Hit Efforts to Improve Reading and Math. Here’s HowThe Ed. Dept. said federally funded centers were “forcing radical agendas.” State officials say they helped foster academic improvement.
Law & Courts 8 States Sue Trump Administration for Cuts to Teacher-Training GrantsLawsuit claims Trump’s education cuts will worsen teacher shortages in STEM, special ed, and bilingual programs.
States Does Title IX Exclude Trans Girls? A State's Defiance of Trump Could Produce an AnswerMaine is the subject of three federal probes after its governor told Trump, "we'll see you in court," over transgender athletes.
Federal Opinion No One Should Want the Federal Government Dictating Civics EducationWhether or not you support President Trump’s plan to end “radical indoctrination” in schools, there’s a larger issue at stake.
Federal Draft of Trump Order Tells Linda McMahon to Prepare for Ed. Dept.'s DismantlingThe draft executive order says that "the federal bureaucratic hold on education must end."
Law & Courts Nation's Largest Teachers' Union Sues Education Department Over DEI ThreatsIt's the second lawsuit to challenge the guidance that seeks to end diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools.
