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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
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.
Education Funding
School Mental Health Projects Canceled by Trump Might Still Survive
The end of funding could still be days away, but a new court order offers some hope for grantees.
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.
States
Zohran Mamdani Picks Manhattan Superintendent as NYC Schools Chancellor
Kamar Samuels is a veteran educator of the nation's largest school system.
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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 Schools Can’t Bar Teachers From Telling Parents If Kids Are Transgender, Judge RulesThe injunction bans any public school employee from misleading parents about their child’s gender presentation at school.
Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Upholds 8th Grader's Expulsion Over Gun Comments in ClassShortly after a nearby mass school shooting, a student allegedly discussed bringing a gun to school.
Law & Courts Trump's Education Policies Spurred 72 Lawsuits in 2025. How Many Is He Winning?The legal challenges show which policies have had a big impact and how 2026 could go.
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.
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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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Federal Ed. Dept. Tells More Than 250 Civil Rights Staff They've Been Laid OffThe layoffs come just days after the agency began a new round of staff reductions during the shutdown.
Federal Ed. Dept. Offices Will Be Virtually Wiped Out in Latest LayoffsThe U.S. Department of Education is losing about a fifth of its already diminished workforce.
Federal A New Wave of Federal Layoffs Will Hit the Education DepartmentMultiple divisions will lose staff members, according to the union representing agency staffers.
School Choice & Charters Private School Choice Gets Supercharged in Trump's 2nd TermAt the same time, his administration is pledging to dial back the federal role in education.
Federal Senate Confirms Longtime North Dakota Schools Chief for Top Ed. Dept. RoleSenators approved a batch of Trump nominees that also included others to top Education Department posts.
Law & Courts Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law Gets Full Federal Appeals Court ReviewThe full 5th Circuit threw out a panel decision that blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools.
