Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Law & Courts
School District Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Transgender Student Rights
A Virginia district appeals a ruling in the case involving Gavin Grimm's effort to use a restroom consistent with his gender identity.
Federal
President Biden Is Walking a 'Careful Tightrope' When It Comes to School Reopenings
CDC guidance and confusion over his rhetoric turn up the pressure, and could overshadow progress in schools and nuanced public opinion.
States
Opinion
How Jeb Bush’s ExcelinEd Is Tackling the Next 5 Years
Rick Hess talks with ExcelinEd CEO Patricia Levesque about the organization's goals to improve education after the pandemic and beyond.
Policy & Politics
Congress Again Tries to Pass Eagles Act, Focused on School Shootings After Parkland
A group of bipartisan Congressional lawmakers is once again trying to get a law passed aimed at preventing school violence.
Law & Courts
Accused Texas School Shooter to Remain at State Hospital
Doctors say the student accused of fatally shooting 10 people at a Texas high school in 2018 remains incompetent to stand trial.
Federal
Some Districts Extend Paid Leave Policies as They Hope for Passage of Biden Relief Plan
With federal provisions having expired, some school employees have had to dip into their own banks of leave for COVID-19 purposes.
Education Funding
Opinion
What's It Take for Philanthropy to Help Rural Schools?
Place-based philanthropy has enormous potential to revitalize rural communities. The trick is, it’s tough to get this sort of approach right.
Assessment
Biden's Testing Stance Leaves States Tough Choices. Some May Still Try to Avoid Exams
Whether to give tests in person this spring or even test students next school year instead, education leaders confront a complex path.
Assessment
States Still Must Give Standardized Tests This Year, Biden Administration Announces
But the administration says it would allow states to give tests in the summer or use partial exams due to challenges related to COVID-19.
Federal
White House Unveils New Money to Aid COVID-19 Testing in Schools, But Says More Is Needed
Federal agencies will use $650 million to expand testing in schools and "underserved communities" such as homeless shelters.
Federal
Q&A
To Help Traumatized Students This Summer, Let Them Play, Sen. Chris Murphy Says in Q&A
A member of the Senate education committee, Murphy also discussed new CDC guidance and student testing in an Education Week interview.
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Student Well-Being
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Federal Disowning Past White House Remarks, Biden Says He Wants Many Schools Open Five Days a WeekIn a CNN town hall, the president said smaller class sizes and protective equipment for those in schools would help schools reopen.
Federal Video Watch: The CDC's New COVID-19 Guidance for Schools, ExplainedThe CDC released new guidance for schools on how to conduct in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This video explains more.
Policy & Politics Opinion Remembering Harvard’s Richard ElmoreRick Hess pays tribute to the late Richard Elmore, education policy icon and longtime professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Federal CDC Releases New COVID-19 Guidance for Schools. Will It Help Them Reopen?With proper precautions, schools can conduct in-person learning during the pandemic, say the long-awaited CDC recommendations.
Law & Courts 3 Years Later, Parkland School Shooting Trial Still in LimboIt's been more than 1,000 days since a gunman with an AR-15 rifle burst into a Florida high school, killed 17 people, and wounded 17 others.
States Governors, State Lawmakers: Schools Should Reopen for In-Person LearningAfter months of leaving the decision up to districts, state leaders are taking a more direct role in getting students back in classrooms.
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Technology
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Ed-Tech Usage Post COVID-19
Quiz Yourself: How will ed-tech usage change after COVID-19?
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Federal Miguel Cardona Takes Key Step Forward in Drama-Free Senate Committee VotePresident Joe Biden's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Education has moved closer toward clinching the job.
Federal Is Biden Lowering the Bar for What 'Reopening Schools' Means?Comments by the White House press secretary Feb. 9 raise questions about the Biden administration's ambitions concerning in-person classes.
Federal Opinion 'Data' Has Become a Dirty Word to Public Education Advocates. It Doesn't Have to BePolitical scientist Jeffrey R. Henig describes how the Biden administration can reject test-score obsession and strengthen public schools.
Accountability Explainer Will There Be Standardized Tests This Year? 8 Questions AnsweredEducators want to know: Will the exams happen? If so, what will they look like, and how will the results be used?
Law & Courts Judge: District Had No Duty to Flag Danger From Student in Parkland ShootingsA Florida judge said the Broward County school district cannot be held liable for failing to predict actions that were beyond its control.
Education Funding Summer School, Extended Learning a Priority in $129 Billion COVID-19 Relief BillThe reconciliation bill from House Democrats is an early attempt at what's shaping up to be a new federal aid package for education.
Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: Renaissance Acquires Nearpod, in Major Pairing of Classroom-Focused School Companies
Renaissance has acquired Nearpod, in a merging of companies that bring a focus on classroom assessment and interactive features designed to boost student engagement.
Market Trends
Where Venture Capitalists Are Investing as Districts Shift to In-Person Education
Investors are putting a premium on companies that have the products and expertise to span distance learning and a return to in-person lessons.
K-12 Insider
Tackling Learning Loss: One California School District’s Approach
San Diego's school district has steered clear of diagnostic testing in favor of just-in-time learning focused on addressing student weaknesses, says Aly Martinez, a top math instructional coordinator.
Purchasing Alert
Oklahoma District Looking to Buy Virtual Tutoring Program; Missouri District Searching for ELA Textbooks
A district in Oklahoma is looking to buy a virtual tutoring program, and a district in Texas is accepting bids for a universal screener.
