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Policy & Politics
Opinion
Larry Ferlazzo’s 9 Education Predictions for 2025
The education community should brace itself for a tough year ahead.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
The Best and Worst Education News of 2024
There was plenty to celebrate in public education this year, but not all was rosy.
Federal
3 Ways Trump Can Weaken the Education Department Without Eliminating It
Trump's team can seek to whittle down the department's workforce, scrap guidance documents, and close offices.
Education Funding
Public Schools by the Numbers: How Enrollment, Funding, and More Changed in 2024
K-12 enrollment is dropping, funding is lagging economic growth, and other takeaways from newly available data.
Federal
Then & Now
Will RFK Jr. Reheat the School Lunch Wars?
Trump's ally has said he wants to remove processed foods from school meals. That's not as easy as it sounds.
Education Funding
Will Trump Cut Climate Funds for Schools? Here's What Could Happen
Tax credits for energy-efficient HVAC systems and electric school buses could go away once Republicans take control of Congress.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
The 10 Most Popular RHSU Columns of 2024
Academic rigor, abolishing the Education Department, and finding common ground were all hot topics this year.
Artificial Intelligence
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Big AI Questions for Schools. How They Should Respond
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School Choice & Charters Trump Wants to Expand Private School Choice. Does the Public Agree?Both fans and opponents of private school choice argue that public sentiment is on their side.
Federal How Trump Can Hobble the Education Department Without Abolishing ItThere is plenty the incoming administration can do to kneecap the main federal agency responsible for K-12 schools.
Federal Opinion Closing the Education Department Is a Solution in Search of a ProblemThere’s a bill in Congress seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. What do its supporters really want?
States Opinion The Age of 'Adulthood' Varies by State. This Matters for Your StudentsStates set different limits on when kids can do different things. What does this mean for education?
Law & Courts TikTok Is a Step Closer to Being Banned. What Schools Need to KnowTikTok is a big headache for educators, but banning it probably won't solve all their issues with student engagement.
Federal Can Immigration Agents Make Arrests and Carry Out Raids at Schools?Current federal policy says schools are protected areas from immigration enforcement. That may soon change.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on EdTech
This Spotlight will help you learn how to teach digital literacy skills, evaluate edtech tools effectively, and more.
Education
Quiz
Education Week News Quiz: Dec. 19, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
Education
Quiz
Education Week News Quiz: Dec. 12, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
Education
Quiz
Education Week News Quiz: Dec. 5, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
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Federal Opinion 'Education Is Not Entertainment': What This Educator Wants Linda McMahon to KnowHer experience leading a pro wrestling organization could be both an asset and a liability
Federal Opinion No, the U.S. Ed. Dept. Won't Be Abolished. But Here's What’s Likely to Happen InsteadThere are plenty of big changes ahead that could catch educators, advocates, and others by surprise.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Won't Take Up Case on District's Gender Transition PolicyThe U.S. Supreme Court declined an appeal from a parents' group contending that a district's policy on gender support plans excludes them.
Law & Courts High Court Won't Review School Admissions Policy That Sought to Boost DiversityThe U.S. Supreme Court refused a case about whether race was unconstitutionally considered in admissions to Boston's selective schools.
States Which States Require the Most—and Least—Instructional Time? Find OutThere's no national policy dictating how much time students must attend classes each year. That leads to wide variation by state.
Federal 5 Trump Education Priorities for a Second TermWith key players appointed to their cabinet positions, the scaffolding for President-elect Donald Trump's second term is taking shape.
Education Market
Market Analysis
Texas Pushes Ahead With New Curriculum Model, With Major Implications for K-12 Market
The board of education approved a long list of materials under a new policy that incentivizes districts to pick from the state's list.
Sales & Marketing
Exclusive Data
Before Buying These Products, School Districts Want Them Pilot-Tested First
An EdWeek Market Brief survey looks at how frequently districts use pilots, and what purchases they won't make without staging them.
Education Market
Industry Insight
It’s One of the World’s Biggest Private School Chains. Here’s What It Has Planned Next
International private schools giant GEMS Education is investing in student well-being, teacher PD, and digital citizenship.
Meeting District Needs
Purchasing Alert
Major Pennsylvania District Seeks PD Provider; Texas System to Implement 'Family Empowerment' Service
A major Pennsylvania district is looking for PD for principals, while a large Texas school system seeks family and community empowerment services.