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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
International
What the Research Says
It's Not Just U.S. Students. Civics Scores Have Dropped Around the World
Eighth graders are less engaged and knowledgeable about government than they were before the pandemic, a global study finds.
Education Funding
A Judge Just Ruled That Another State's School Funding System Is Unconstitutional
New Hampshire joins Pennsylvania on the list of states whose courts have ruled that it's underfunding poor school districts.
Accountability
Opinion
What’s Wrong With Online Credit Recovery? This Teacher Will Tell You
The “whatever it takes” approach to increasing graduation rates ends up deflating the value of a diploma.
Federal
Here's How the Feds Are Spending $277M for Academic Recovery
A new round of grants from the Education Department aims to spur innovation in academic recovery, with initiatives in math, reading, and AI.
Law & Courts
Wisconsin Teachers Sue to Restore Collective Bargaining Rights
The lawsuit takes fresh aim at a 2011 law that severely restricted bargaining, and has survived several legal challenges since.
Law & Courts
What Sandra Day O'Connor Did to Shape School Law and Civics Education
O'Connor wrote influential opinions on affirmative action, Title IX, and other education issues. Then she tirelessly worked on civics.
States
DeSantis vs. Newsom: How K-12 Schools Fared in the 'Red vs. Blue State Debate'
The Florida and California governors sparred over book bans, school closures, and parental rights during their Fox News debate.
Student Well-Being
K-12 Essentials Forum
Boosting Student and Staff Mental Health: What Schools Can Do
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School Choice & Charters Private School Choice Faces New Challenges as State Lawsuits Pile UpThe lawsuits target new, broader state programs that allow parents to use public money for private school expenses.
School Choice & Charters Opinion Can a Network of Tiny, Teacher-Led Montessoris Spread Like Wildflowers?Do the strengths of this school network hold lessons for traditional public schools?
School Choice & Charters Families Lament, Public School Advocates Celebrate End of Controversial Scholarship Tax CreditThe Illinois program prompted fierce debate over the merits of what some equate to a politically volatile school choice voucher program.
Education Funding This State Would Be the First to Reject Federal K-12 Funds. But It's Far From a GivenTennessee lawmakers have established a task force to review federal education funding, risking money for low-income schools and special ed.
Federal Will the Government Actually Shut Down This Time? What Educators Should KnowThe federal government is once again on the verge of shutting down. Here's why educators should care, but shouldn't necessarily worry.
States Liberals Win Hotly Contested School Board Races in Backlash to Conservative ControlA Democrat who championed teacher pay raises was also reelected Kentucky's governor and Democrats won legislative majorities in Virginia.
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Equity & Diversity
Quiz
Quiz: What Are the Challenges and Strategies to Diversifying School Staff?
Test your knowledge of recruitment strategies, the role of mentorship in retaining teachers of color, and more.
Teaching
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Engagement?
Answer 7 questions about student engagement.
Classroom Technology
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy?
Answer 7 questions about AI Literacy.
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Law & Courts U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Major Gun Case With School Safety in BackdropThe principle that guns may be barred from schools may bolster a federal law restricting firearm possession by domestic abusers.
Federal Biden Admin. Warns Schools to Protect Students From Antisemitism, IslamophobiaThe U.S. Department of Education released a "Dear Colleague" letter reminding schools of their obligation to address discrimination.
States Why Governors Are Exerting More Control Over SchoolsOhio has become the latest state to award the governor more control over schools. But the change has run into legal challenges.
Law & Courts What the Supreme Court Had to Say About School Board Members Blocking ConstituentsThe justices take up a case involving school board members who blocked some constituents from posting comments on public social media pages.
Accountability Why a Judge Stopped Texas from Issuing A-F School RatingsDistricts argued the new metric would make it appear as if schools have worsened—even though outcomes have actually improved in many cases.
School Choice & Charters Charter Schools' Building Struggles Highlight Lingering Tensions With Local DistrictsCharter leaders say they spend an outsized portion of their budgets on fixing buildings.
Purchasing Alert
New Mexico District Shops PD For Principals; N.C. System Needs New Science Exams
A district in New Mexico is looking for summer PD for principals; while a North Carolina school system seeks new final exams for science courses.
Market Trends
What the Language of Outcomes-Based Contracts Looks Like
EdWeek Market Brief offers examples of school districts' agreements with vendors to tie their pay to performance metrics.
Purchasing Alert
Illinois District Looks for Substance Use Prevention Program Support; Texas System Seeks Activity Fund Software
An Illinois district is looking for professional development for a substance use prevention program, while a Texas school system seeks software to manage school activity funds.
Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: Curriculum Associates Scoops Up SoapBox Labs; ParentSquare Acquires Remind
SoapBox Labs provides a AI-powered voice engine to more than 50 education companies, such as Scholastic, McGraw Hill, and Amplify.