Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
States
States Direct Districts to Defy New Title IX Rule on Transgender Students
Some districts could be in a perilous legal squeeze play between their states and the feds.
States
Superintendent Vacancies Are High. Is Loosening Requirements a Good Idea?
Wisconsin's governor, a former educator, vetoed a bill that would have waived licensure requirements for district leaders.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
Where Do Democrats Stand on Education?
The politics of education reform have shifted drastically since the Obama era. How has one Democratic education group responded?
Federal
Arming Teachers Could Cause 'Accidents and More Tragedy,' Miguel Cardona Says
"This is not in my opinion a smart option,” the education secretary said at an EdWeek event.
Federal
Opinion
Should Migrant Families Pay Tuition for Public School?
The answer must reflect an outlook that is pro-immigration, pro-compassion, and pro-law and order, writes Michael J. Petrilli.
Federal
New Title IX Rule Could Actually Simplify Some Things for Districts, Lawyers Say
School districts could field more harassment complaints, but they can streamline how they handle them, according to legal experts.
Law & Courts
Republican-Led States Sue to Block New Title IX Rule
A pair of lawsuits focus on the rule's protections for students' gender identity.
School Climate & Safety
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- States Is Tutoring at Risk? States Stretch to Keep Funding in PlaceStates are using a variety of ways to ensure that tutoring programs can continue.Federal Opinion 'Jargon' and 'Fads': Departing IES Chief on State of Ed. ResearchBetter writing, timelier publication, and more focused research centers can help improve the field, Mark Schneider says.Law & Courts Oklahoma Supreme Court Weighs 'Test Case' Over the Nation's First Religious Charter SchoolThe state attorney general says the Catholic-based school is not permitted under state law, while supporters cite U.S. Supreme Court cases.Federal Electric School Buses Get a Boost From New State and Federal PoliciesNew federal standards for emissions could accelerate the push to produce buses that run on clean energy.Policy & Politics Opinion What Do Leading Edu-Scholars Think About DEI, Reading, and Research?An informal survey of the 2024 RHSU Edu-Scholars reveals vast differences in their perspectives.Education Funding Education Dept. Sees Small Cut in Funding Package That Averted Government ShutdownThe Education Department will see a reduction even as the funding package provides for small increases to key K-12 programs.
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Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Science of Reading in Practice
This Spotlight will help you analyze new curricula designed to build knowledge, review the benefits of reading aloud to students, and more.
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- Federal What Would Happen to K-12 in a 2nd Trump Term? A Detailed Policy Agenda Offers CluesA conservative policy agenda could offer the clearest view yet of K-12 education in a second Trump term.Federal Opinion Student Literacy Rates Are Concerning. How Can We Turn This Around?The ranking Republican senator on the education committee wants to hear from educators and families about making improvements.States Republican and Democratic Governors Both Are Touting This K-12 PriorityWorkforce readiness and career and technical education were the most common education themes in governors' state of the state addresses.States School Chaplain Bills Multiply, Stirring Debate on Faith-Based CounselingProponents say school chaplains could help address a mental health crisis. Opponents raise concerns about religious coercion.Law & Courts When Blocking Social Media Critics, School Officials Have Protections, Supreme Court SaysThe court said public officials' own pages may be "state action," but only when they are exercising government authority.Education Funding Biden's Budget Proposes Smaller Bump to Education SpendingThe president requested increases to Title I and IDEA, and funding to expand preschool access in his 2025 budget proposal.
Analyst's View
One Company’s Blueprint for Translating Products for Global Markets
Kahoot's chief technology officer discusses how the educational quiz company relied on its translation platform to bring its products to Indonesia.
Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: Abre Raises $24 Million Through Series A Round; Follett Acquires MasterLibrary
Vivek Sinha, former chief operating officer of Unacademy, announced his new venture, Beyond Odd Technologies, had raised $11 million in seed funding.
Exclusive Data
How Strong Is School Districts’ Affection for Incumbent Vendors?
An EdWeek Market Brief survey finds differences in rural and urban systems' willingness to take a chance on working with unfamiliar companies.
Purchasing Alert
Ore. System to Buy Outdoor School Programming; Virginia District Needs Consulting Services
A district in Oregon is looking for outdoor school programming, while a Virginia school system seeks consulting services for facilitating focus group discussions.