State Policy
Read more about state laws, regulations, and programs that impact education
Reading & Literacy
California Is Poised to Pass a 'Science of Reading' Law After a Long, Tense Debate
Advocates on both sides say the compromise bill is strong, but imperfect. Will it move literacy instruction forward in the state?
Federal
Trump Admin. Gives New York 10 Days to End Its Ban on Native American Mascots
The decision marks a reversal in a nationwide effort to retire Native American school mascots.
States
What's Behind a Legislative Push for Prayer and Bible Study in Public Schools
A Texas bill would allow schools to set aside time for students to pray and study the Bible or other religious texts.
States
What Happened to Oklahoma's Effort to Count Undocumented Students?
State leaders ended the possibility of a rule change that would have required proof of citizenship in school enrollment.
Professional Development
This Teacher PD Approach Has Spread to More Than 30 States
In theory, microcredentials incorporate elements researchers say are often missing from traditional professional development.
Reading & Literacy
What the Research Says
Is 3rd Grade Retention the Secret to Better Reading Outcomes—Or Something Else?
A new study suggests that the benefit to kids doesn’t actually come from having them repeat a grade.
School & District Management
Do Districts Have 'Administrative Bloat'? This State May Let the Public Decide
A North Carolina bill would require districts to publish the salaries of central-office administrators.
Social Studies
States Push Civics Education Amid Political Tensions in Classrooms
The subject has become a minefield for teachers and schools in recent months. Do new civics mandates acknowledge that difficulty?
Professional Development
Could This Tool Make Teacher PD More Relevant?
More states are letting teachers use microcredentials—self-paced training—to fulfill license renewal requirements and get PD.
Student Well-Being
Netflix's 'Adolescence' Sparks Debate Over Sex Education in Schools
Sex education, generally ill-equipped to handle subject matter to which teens are exposed, is getting further squeezed.
Early Childhood
Pre-K Programs Expand Nationwide, But Quality Falls Behind
Preschools experienced a boost in funding and enrollment nationwide, but a deeper look reveals a disparity in quality.
Federal
Trump Wades Into DEI Fight Over Native American Mascots in Schools
Scholars and Native American activists have long pushed back on schools’ use of such images.
Reading & Literacy
What the Research Says
Are Early-Reading Laws Changing Teaching Practices?
Laws mandating shifts in professional development and training don't always give teachers curriculum support.
School Choice & Charters
Another Judge Rules Against Private School Choice. Here's Why
Utah's education savings accounts violate the state constitution by giving public funds to schools that exclude students, a judge ruled.