Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Federal
Ed. Dept. Hangs Banner of Charlie Kirk Alongside MLK Jr., Ben Franklin
It's part of a celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary.
Federal
Ed. Dept. Wants to Revamp Assistance Program It Calls 'Duplicative,' 'Confusing'
The department's Comprehensive Centers have already been through a year of shakeups.
Federal
Will the Ed. Dept. Act on Recommendations to Overhaul Its Research Arm?
An adviser's report called for more coherence and sped-up research awards at the Institute of Education Sciences.
School Choice & Charters
They Said No to the Federal School Choice Program. Now, 3 Dems Are Reconsidering
Advocacy to get Democratic states to participate has ramped up both locally and nationally.
Federal
Opinion
We Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Federal Overreach and Abandonment in K-12
Why is federal power being used to occupy our cities but not protect our students’ civil rights?
School Choice & Charters
The Nation's Largest School Choice Program Excludes Muslim Schools, Lawsuit Says
The largest state to allow public funds for private schooling faces its first legal challenge.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Backs Parents in School Gender Disclosure Fight
The Supreme Court restored an injunction blocking California policies on student gender transitions
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Law & Courts Religious Charter Schools Push New Cases Toward Supreme CourtAdvocates seeking to establish publicly funded religious schools in three states.
School Choice & Charters The Federal Choice Program Is Here. Will It Help Public School Students, Too?As Democrats decide whether to opt in, some want to see the funds help students in public schools.
Law & Courts Educators Sue Over ICE Activity on School Grounds and NearbyThe challenge targets the Trump administration's revocation of a policy that limited immigration enforcement at schools.
Federal Ed. Dept. Paid Civil Rights Staffers Up to $38 Million as It Tried to Lay Them OffA report from Congress' watchdog looks into the Trump Admin.'s efforts to downsize the Education Department.
School Choice & Charters Where Private School Choice Enrollment—and Spending—Is SurgingStates have devoted billions of dollars recently in public funds families can use on private schooling.
Education Funding Congress Has Passed an Education Budget. See How Key Programs Are AffectedFederal funding for low-income students and special education will remain level year over year.
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Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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Federal Schumer Tells Trump to Immediately Reinstate School Safety BoardTrump must immediately reinstate a federal school safety board, Schumer demanded.
Law & Courts Are Religious Charter Schools Legal? The Supreme Court Will Decide SoonThe court's ruling could fundamentally alter the line between church and state in education.
Federal A Divided Electorate Agrees on One Thing: Education Didn’t Get Enough AirtimeA newly released poll finds voters wanted to hear more.
Federal Here Are Trump's First-Week Actions That Could Affect SchoolsThere's been a lot to keep track of during Trump's first week back in the White House. Here's how it all could affect schools.
Law & Courts Legal Fights Highlight Clashes Over Transgender Students’ Pronouns in SchoolsA federal court weighs the case of a teacher who refused to use students' chosen names and pronouns, as similar questions arise elsewhere.
Federal Trump Admin. Axes Newly Created School Safety BoardThe Trump administration disbanded a board that advises agencies on school safety strategies. Members include parents of school shooting victims.
