Policy & Politics
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Law & Courts
A School Board Tried to Make Public Comments Civil. It Went Too Far, Court Says
The rules blocked protected speech or were inconsistently applied, judges say.
School Choice & Charters
States Are Spending Billions on Private School Choice. But Is It Truly Universal?
More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students.
Law & Courts
Two Notable Education Cases the Supreme Court Declined to Take Up This Term
The justices turned away cases on public aid to nonpublic schools and the 2021 controversy over school board protests.
School Choice & Charters
Charter Schools Are in Uncharted Political Waters This Election Season
From big constitutional questions to more practical, local concerns, the charter school sector faces a number of challenges.
Federal
The White House Set Out to Recruit Thousands of Tutors. Did It Make a Difference?
Adults stepped up, but students' needs remain high just as interventions funded by federal relief money are at risk of ending.
School Choice & Charters
Private School Choice: What the Research Says
Private school choice programs are proliferating as debates continue about their effects on low-income students and public schools.
Law & Courts
States Sue TikTok Over 'Addictive' Design Features. What That Means for Schools
The lawsuits are the newest fight targeting social media platforms' algorithms.
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Classroom Technology
Live Online Discussion
A Seat at the Table: Is AI Out to Take Your Job or Help You Do It Better?
With all of the uncertainty K-12 educators have around what AI means might mean for the future, how can the field best prepare young people for an AI-powered future?
Special Education
K-12 Essentials Forum
Understanding Learning Differences
Join this free virtual event for insights that will help educators better understand and support students with learning differences.
School Choice & Charters Explainer How States Use Tax Credits to Fund Private School Choice: An ExplainerTwenty-one states have programs that give tax credits for donations to organizations that grant private-school scholarships.
Law & Courts What's Ahead for Education This Supreme Court Term? Trans Rights, E-Rate, and MoreThe justices have one major case on transgender medical care on their docket and others pending on gender-identity issues in schools.
Federal Opinion Education Is an Afterthought in This Election. That’s a Problem for All of UsWhat does it say about our country if presidential candidates walk away from education policy? asks Bettina L. Love.
Federal What JD Vance and Tim Walz Said About School Safety in VP DebateEducation came up in the vice presidential debate, unlike the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Federal Opinion Project 2025's Education Lead on the Controversial Policy AgendaHere’s what the lead author of the education section in the Heritage Foundation’s proposal has to say.
Law & Courts Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Spare Huge E-Rate Funding SourceA lower court ruling has jeopardized more than $2 billion in annual funding for internet connectivity for schools and libraries.
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School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The District Academic Officer Persona?
The district academic officer is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on Blended Learning
This Spotlight will help you analyze key research on school tech use, explore strategies for engaging virtual instruction, and more.
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Accountability State Accountability Systems Aren't Actually Helping Schools ImproveThe systems under federal education law should do more to shine a light on racial disparities in students' performance, a new report says.
Education Funding Billions of Dollars for School Buildings Are on the Ballot This NovemberSeveral large districts and the state of California hope to capitalize on interest in the presidential election to pass big bonds.
Policy & Politics Interactive Education Week's Guide to the 2024 ElectionThe presidential race isn't the only one on ballots this November that could have major implications for K-12 schools.
Federal Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Would Be 'Honored' to Be Trump's Education SecretaryThe conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer.
Law & Courts Court Revives Asian-American Groups' Challenge to New York City Selective AdmissionsNew York's program has sought to increase representation of Black and Latino students in its selective high schools.
Education Funding Gun Violence Takes a Toll. We Need More Support, Principals Tell CongressAt a congressional roundtable, school leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence.
Product Development
Market Analysis
With Few Standards on AI to Guide Them, Education Companies and Districts Stare Down Big Risks
Companies and districts alike are trying to hone in on what makes up responsible AI.
Product Development
Industry Insight
Why One Curriculum Provider Is Banking on AI for the Future of Teacher Support
Collaborative Classroom's effort underscores providers how are trying to capitalize on the burgeoning technology while mitigating risk.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
Feds Subpoena Documents From AllHere After Failed AI Partnership With LAUSD
An order issued in bankruptcy court in Delaware reveals that federal investigators are probing the ed-tech company.
Education Market
K-12 Market News
Researchers Tracking Openly Licensed Resources See Burgeoning Demand in K-12
Educators are becoming more aware of open educational resources, a new survey finds.