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 Supreme Court Weighs IQ Tests and Other School Records in Key Death Penalty CaseThe court weighs the proper role of IQ tests for defendants claiming an intellectual disability.
Federal Obituary Rod Paige, Nation's First African American Secretary of Education, Dies at 92Under Paige’s leadership, the Department of Education rolled out the landmark No Child Left Behind law.
States Texas Gov. Abbott Wants 'Disciplinary Action' for Schools That Resist Turning Point USAHe endorsed growing the footprint of the late Charlie Kirk's organization in the state's high schools.
Policy & Politics Opinion Standing Up to Education GroupthinkWhy is it so hard to push back on popular ideas in education, even when it’s sorely needed?
Law & Courts Supreme Court Orders New Review of Religious Exemptions to School VaccinesThe U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new look in a school vaccination case and declined to review library book removals.
Education Funding A Guide to Where School Mental Health Grants Stand After a New Legal TwistTemporary relief for one set of projects raises questions for other initiatives vying for federal money.
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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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Federal Trump Admin. Lifts Ban on Immigration Arrests at SchoolsA new change ends a policy that mostly prohibited agents from making immigration arrests at schools and other spots where children gather.
Federal What 3 Former Education Secretaries Think of Their Old Department's FutureThough President Donald Trump’s first-term proposal to end the agency didn't materialize, he renewed the campaign promise last year.
Federal What Will Trump's Orders for Federal Workers Do to the Education Department?Some of the president's first-day orders kick-start actions he could take to weaken the Education Department.
Federal Opinion ‘Budget Reconciliation’ Sounds Like Wonkspeak. But It Matters for SchoolsIt won’t enable the Trump administration to make cuts to K-12 programs or abolish the Ed. Department, but it will have other implications.
Federal President Trump's Early Actions Undo Biden Efforts to Protect LGBTQ+ StudentsThe promised action comes as Republicans have increasingly focused on limiting transgender rights.
Federal Trump Puts Use of TikTok Back in Play. What This Means for EducatorsThe platform's future remain's murky despite Trump's executive order delaying a ban.
