Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
What Would Religious Charter Schools Mean for Public Education?
Discriminating and proselytizing on the taxpayer dime will never be acceptable, writes Kevin G. Welner.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
The Policy Concerns That Keep Teachers Up at Night
Efforts are spreading to restrict what topics are allowed to be taught. There are ways teachers can resist the censorship.
Law & Courts
Federal Judge Overturns New Hampshire Law on Teaching 'Divisive Concepts'
The judge holds that the law is unconstitutionally vague because it does not make clear to educators what topics they may not teach.
Federal
What Is Title IX? Schools, Sports, and Sex Discrimination
Title IX, the law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, is undergoing changes. What it is, how it works, and how it's enforced.
School Choice & Charters
Video
Private School Choice: A Video Explainer
We're tracking the proliferation of school choice policies around the country. Here's how to get up to speed.
Federal
Donald Trump's Conviction: 3 Takeaways for Educators
The conviction gives educators a backdrop to discuss elections, the judicial system, and how to evaluate biases.
States
Should Voters Decide What Schools Teach?
Californians may vote to require a new high school finance course. Critics argue it sets a bad precedent.
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- 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 SaySchool 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 RuleA pair of lawsuits focus on the rule's protections for students' gender identity.States States Direct Districts to Defy New Title IX Rule on Transgender StudentsSome 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?
English-Language Learners
Quiz
WIDA's Test for English Learners: Try Sample Questions
The WIDA ACCESS test is an assessment used by close to 40 states to determine if students must remain in English learner programs.
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School & District Management
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What Do You Know About the Most Influential People in School Districts? Take Our Quiz
Answer 7 questions about the superintendent profession.
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Amidst growing concerns about the persistent lack of learning loss recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a noteworthy success pattern emerging: live tutoring with state-certified teachers
- Federal A Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost AI Education for K-12 TeachersA new bill would create a grant program at the National Science Foundation focused on AI and K-12 schools.School Choice & Charters Private School Choice Continues to Spread. 3 Things to KnowNew research shows private schools increase tuition when states send public funds for parents to spend on private education.States Is Bipartisan Education Policy Still Possible?It's still possible to forge cross-party education policy coalitions, advocates said.School Choice & Charters Opinion Does School Choice 'Work'?Ultimately, the “how” of educational choice may matter more than the “what.”Law & Courts Supreme Court Turns Down Case Challenging School District's Transgender PoliciesThe case involves a policy allowing information to be withheld from parents considered not supportive of a gender-transitioning child.School Choice & Charters Opinion 'Control Freaks' Are 'Losing Their Grip' on Education"School choice evangelist" says new laws are a response to unions, bureaucracies, and K-12 ideologues.
Marketplace K-12
IXL Learning Faces Lawsuit Over Claims of Violating Children’s Data Privacy
The company is alleged to have failed to obtain consent for its collection and use of children’s data.
Purchasing Alert
Texas District Needs PD Across K-12; N.J. System Seeks Assessment, Data System
A Texas district is looking for a PD provider, while a New Jersey school system seeks an assessment management and data warehouse system.
Exclusive Data
Where Instructional Materials (Still) Fall Short in Addressing Racial and Ethnic Diversity
A new EdWeek Market Brief survey of K-12 officials finds that support for teachers in navigating complex topics continues to lag.
Market Trends
“Building for Our Younger Selves”: How Teams With Learning Differences Shape Education Products
The experience of an autistic education company CEO offers lessons for education companies on how staff with learning differences can influence product design.