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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
States
School Chaplain Bills Multiply, Stirring Debate on Faith-Based Counseling
Proponents 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 Says
The 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 Spending
The president requested increases to Title I and IDEA, and funding to expand preschool access in his 2025 budget proposal.
Education Funding
Education Dept. Sees Small Cut in Funding Package That Averted Government Shutdown
The Education Department will see a reduction even as the funding package provides for small increases to key K-12 programs.
Federal
What Would Happen to K-12 in a 2nd Trump Term? A Detailed Policy Agenda Offers Clues
A conservative policy agenda could offer the clearest view yet of K-12 education in a second Trump term.
Federal
Opinion
Reading Scores Have Plunged Since the Pandemic. What This Senator Wants to Do About That
How can the nation support literacy efforts? The ranking Republican on the Senate education committee wants to hear from educators.
States
Republican and Democratic Governors Both Are Touting This K-12 Priority
Workforce readiness and career and technical education were the most common education themes in governors' state of the state addresses.
Ed-Tech Policy
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Artificial Intelligence in Practice: Building a Roadmap for AI Use in Schools
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- Education Funding How States Are Rethinking Where School Funding Should GoThere's constant debate over the best way to allocate state money to schools. Here are some ways states are reworking their school funding.Federal Low-Performing Schools Are Left to Languish by Districts and States, Watchdog FindsFewer than half of district plans for improving struggling schools meet bare minimum requirements.Education Funding A Court Ordered Billions for Education. Why Schools Might Not Get It NowThe North Carolina Supreme Court is considering arguments for overturning a statewide order for more school funding.Education Funding Schools Want More Time to Spend COVID-19 Aid for Homeless StudentsSenators want to give districts more time to spend COVID relief funds for students experiencing homelessness.Law & Courts Supreme Court Declines Case on Selective High School Aiming to Boost Racial DiversitySome advocates saw the K-12 case as the logical next step after last year's decision against affirmative action in college admissionsEducation Funding ESSER Isn't the Only School Funding Relief That's Disappearing SoonFederal relief aid, policies to prevent schools from losing enrollment-based funding, and support for vulnerable families are expiring soon.
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- School Choice & Charters Another State Is Launching a Private School Choice Program. Will More Follow?Alabama is the 12th state to offer a private school choice program that all students in the state will be eligible to access.Federal Biden Calls for Teacher Pay Raises, Expanded Pre-K in State of the UnionPresident Joe Biden highlighted a number of his education priorities in a high-stakes speech as he seeks a second term.Education Funding States Are Pulling Back on K-12 Spending. How Hard Will Schools Get Hit?Some states are trimming education investments as financial forecasts suggest boom times may be over.Law & Courts Oklahoma Nonbinary Student's Death Shines a Light on Families' Legal Recourse for BullyingStudents facing bullying and harassment from their peers face legal roadblocks in suing districts, but settlements appear to be on the riseEducation Funding Using AI to Guide School Funding: 4 TakeawaysOne state is using AI to help guide school funding decisions. Will others follow?Education Funding A State Uses AI to Determine School Funding. Is This the Future or a Cautionary Tale?Nevada reworked its funding formula hoping to target extra aid to students most in need. What happened could hold lessons for other states.
Marketplace K-12
4 Key Action Items for Vendors From the National Ed Tech Plan
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Education Technology is calling on those in the K-12 space to close critical digital divides, and vendors have a big role to play.
Market Trends
Unlocking Title III: How Vendors Can Better Serve English Learners
The supplemental nature of Title III funds can be limiting, but districts are still looking to maximize funds to support English learners.
Purchasing Alert
California District to Buy Middle School Math Services; Pa. System Seeks SEL Tool
A California district is looking for a middle school math acceleration services, while a Pennsylvania school system seeks a tool to plan and deliver SEL.
Marketplace K-12
Connect With EdWeek Market Brief at the ASU+GSV Summit This Month
EdWeek Market Brief will be offering a series of intel briefings for education companies throughout the upcoming ASU+GSV Summit, April 14-17 in San Diego.