Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Law & Courts
Trump Admin. Backs Catholic Charter, LGBTQ+ Lesson Opt-Outs in Supreme Court
The Trump administration filed briefs supporting conservative positions in two big cases on religion and public education
Federal
Ed. Dept. Says SEL Can 'Veil' Discrimination. What Does This Mean for Schools?
A document from the Education Department flags social-emotional learning—a once bipartisan education strategy—as a means of discrimination.
Federal
Civil Rights, Research, and More: What’s Hit Hardest by Massive Ed. Dept. Cuts
An analysis of the Trump administration's cuts to the agency shows its civil rights enforcement and research arms are hit particularly hard.
Law & Courts
Parents Sue Ed. Dept. Over Civil Rights Office Layoffs and Delays
The lawsuit argues that the mass layoffs leave students and families with little recourse for discrimination complaints.
Law & Courts
Parents Lose Appeal in Gender Case Trump Called ‘Child Abuse’
A federal appeals court ruled against parents who contend their school district aided a "secret" gender transition of their child.
Federal
Data: Which Ed. Dept. Offices Lost the Most Workers?
Cuts disproportionately hit the agency’s civil rights investigation and research arms, according to an Education Week analysis.
Law & Courts
States Sue Trump Over Education Department Firings
The challenge from 21 attorneys general comes just days after the Education Department announced it would shrink its staff by roughly half.
School & District Management
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Federal Opinion Under Trump, the Chairman of the House Ed. Committee Lays Out His AgendaRep. Tim Walberg shares the committee's priorities for K-12 education, including "streamlining" the education department.
Federal Opinion Linda McMahon's Fake 'Mission': The States Already Control EducationDismantling the Ed. Dept. is not a matter of giving power back to the states but of making education less equal from state to state.
States Trump’s Cuts to Ed. Spending Will Hit Efforts to Improve Reading and Math. Here’s HowThe Ed. Dept. said federally funded centers were “forcing radical agendas.” State officials say they helped foster academic improvement.
Law & Courts 8 States Sue Trump Administration for Cuts to Teacher-Training GrantsLawsuit claims Trump’s education cuts will worsen teacher shortages in STEM, special ed, and bilingual programs.
States Does Title IX Exclude Trans Girls? A State's Defiance of Trump Could Produce an AnswerMaine is the subject of three federal probes after its governor told Trump, "we'll see you in court," over transgender athletes.
Federal Opinion No One Should Want the Federal Government Dictating Civics EducationWhether or not you support President Trump’s plan to end “radical indoctrination” in schools, there’s a larger issue at stake.
IT Infrastructure & Management
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School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The Director of PD Persona?
Directors of Professional Development influence purchasing decisions, but how well do you understand the key factors at play? Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
Student Well-Being
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Spotlight on Student Engagement & Well-Being
This Spotlight will help you discover how educators are applying the science of reading and the importance of reading fluency, and more.
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Federal Opinion The Threat to Federal School Data Is a Threat to Us AllThe erosion of this fundamental information will create immediate blind spots for districts and states.
Federal Ed. Dept. Will Shed Nearly Half Its Staff in Massive Reduction Under TrumpThe U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday it was getting rid of nearly half its staff through a variety of measures.
Federal Trump Admin. Cuts Program That Brought Local Food to School CafeteriasThe $660 million Local Food For Schools program, which was started under President Joe Biden, was canceled for 2025.
Education Funding Trump Admin. Ordered to Temporarily Restore Teacher-Prep Grants in 8 StatesA federal judge chided the Trump administration for offering what amounted to "no explanation at all" for terminating the grants.
Federal Can Trump Do That? Which Actions on Education Are Legal, and Which Ones Aren'tA guide to President Trump's actions and whether or not they're legal or constitutional.
Education Funding Trump Axed $400M in Funds for Columbia. Could a School District Be Next?One legal expert described the move as arbitrary: “How can you predict what arbitrary punishment may come your way?"
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
Sizing Up DOGE's Education Contract Cuts: What's Been Targeted
EdWeek Market Brief examines claims made by the cost-cutting entity overseen by Elon Musk, which has cancelled an array of research-focused programs and projects.
Regulation & Policy
Market Analysis
What Gutting the Education Department Would Mean for the Education Industry: 4 Takeaways
As reports circulate of a draft executive order to dismantle the agency, product providers can offer districts assurance and counsel.
Meeting District Needs
Market Analysis
With Culture Wars Poised to Erupt Again, This Is the Support Districts Want From Companies
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked K-12 leaders what help they need from vendors, as the Trump administration targets race- and gender-focused lessons
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Trump Administration’s Efforts to Change K-12 Policy and Funding?
The early months of President Donald Trump’s second term in office have been marked by rapid-fire and controversial actions that have aimed to upend decades-old federal education policies and practices.
