Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Federal
Ron DeSantis Is Running for President. What Will That Mean for K-12 Schools?
DeSantis has solidified himself as a force on school policy. His campaign will likely influence the role education plays in the election.
Law & Courts
Biden Administration Urges High Court to Reject Case on Legal Status of Charter Schools
The case about whether a North Carolina charter school is a "state actor" when it enforces its dress code is being watched closely.
Law & Courts
Appeals Court Upholds Admissions Policy at Elite Virginia High School
Critics say the new admissions policy discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
States
Every State Now Lets Schools Measure Students' Success Based on Mastery, Not Seat Time
Wyoming became the final state to adopt competency-based education policies when it approved a new pilot program in April.
Education Funding
Congress Prepares to Raise the Debt Ceiling. But K-12 Funding Is Still in Jeopardy
Federal spending limits in exchange for raising the debt ceiling could lead to cuts for key K-12 funding like Title I and IDEA.
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
What the Heck Are Microschools?
Microschooling aims to create a more active learning environment for students than what's found in traditional school systems.
Law & Courts
How a Court Ruling on a School’s Admission Policy Could Impact Others
Legal experts say a coming U.S. Supreme Court decision on race in college admissions could be relevant for the magnet school's policy.
Student Well-Being
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Budget & Finance
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Education Funding Which Districts Are Most at Risk If America Breaches the Debt Ceiling?Thousands of districts depend on the federal government for more than 10 percent of their revenue.
School Choice & Charters Opinion White Parents Say They Want Diverse Schools, But Will They Send Their Kids?Racial stereotypes and reluctance to be in a racial minority are part of the calculus of how white parents choose schools.
Education Funding 'So Catastrophic': How a Debt Ceiling Breach Would Hurt SchoolsIf federal funding stops flowing to schools before July 1, schools' ability to pay billions of dollars in expenses would be at risk.
Law & Courts District That Restricted Access to Over 100 Books Sued by Publisher, Free Speech GroupPenguin Random House, PEN America, and several banned book authors are suing a Florida school district over removing and restricting books.
Federal Cardona Defends Biden's Education Budget and Proposals on Student Debt and Trans AthletesHouse Republicans accused Education Secretary Miguel Cardona of indoctrinating students and causing drops in test scores.
Policy & Politics Opinion How Can We Liberate Students From Drudgery? It's Time for a Great RethinkIt's about more than just making things "better" for students; it's about how to make the school experience richer, engaging, more human.
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Reading & Literacy
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Dyslexia?
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Law & Courts Justice's Files Offer Insights Into Student Prayer and Other Supreme Court Education CasesThe new trove of John Paul Stevens' papers reveals internal debates over football game prayer, desegregation, Title IX, and drug testing.
School Choice & Charters Do Vouchers and ESAs Take Money From Public Schools? How States Fund School ChoiceRepublican state lawmakers have ramped up programs that dedicate public funds for parents to spend on their children’s private education.
School Choice & Charters Opinion What Is an Education Savings Account, and Why Does It Matter?ESAs shift us from a system of “school” choice to “educational” choice, opening the door to a system that offers more customizable options.
Law & Courts Lawsuit Alleges Maine School District Violated Parental Rights Over Child's Social TransitionA mom claims her child's school district is supporting their social transition at school without informing her.
Education Funding How Much Do School Support Staff Make in Each State? (Spoiler: It's Not a Living Wage)In some states, education support personnel make below $30,000, new data show.
Law & Courts Their District Banned 'Let's Go Brandon!' Shirts. Now Students Are SuingThe Michigan students wore hoodies with the coded message critical of President Biden, which their district says is inappropriate for school.
Market Trends
Texas Is Overhauling Its Curriculum Adoption Process. Here’s What It Means for Ed. Companies
Legislation headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk creates new incentives for districts to buy state-approved materials.
Marketplace K-12
Lenders Sue Indian Ed-Tech Juggernaut Byju’s Over $1.2B Loan
Byju’s disputed the allegations, and said they “are related to an inconsequential technical matter” and that all payment obligations have been met.
Purchasing Alert
Maryland District Seeks Adaptive Reading Program; Texas System to Buy Instructional Materials
A district in Texas is looking for classroom and instructional materials, while a Maryland school system seeks an adaptive reading program.
Exclusive Data
The Programs Most Likely to Go Away When Stimulus Funding Ends
EdWeek Market Brief asked district and school leaders which programs and services their systems will pare back as stimulus funding goes away.