/federal-budget-funding Federal Budget/Funding en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:04 GMT /policy-politics/a-new-twist-in-the-legal-battle-over-trumps-cancellation-of-teacher-prep-grants/2025/11 A district court judge says she'll decide if the Trump administration broke the law. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:04 GMT /policy-politics/a-new-twist-in-the-legal-battle-over-trumps-cancellation-of-teacher-prep-grants/2025/11 /technology/billions-of-federal-dollars-are-spent-on-teacher-training-less-than-half-goes-to-tech-pd/2025/11 Less than half of districts direct federal PD funding to technology-related training. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /technology/billions-of-federal-dollars-are-spent-on-teacher-training-less-than-half-goes-to-tech-pd/2025/11 /teaching-learning/ed-dept-cuts-grants-that-were-helping-college-students-become-teachers/2025/11 Ten universities collectively lost more than $20 million for efforts to diversify the teacher workforce. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:09:29 GMT /teaching-learning/ed-dept-cuts-grants-that-were-helping-college-students-become-teachers/2025/11 /policy-politics/students-make-appeals-to-congress-to-protect-k-12-funding/2025/10 National Student Council representatives shared perspectives on challenges schools are facing. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:25:49 GMT /policy-politics/students-make-appeals-to-congress-to-protect-k-12-funding/2025/10 /policy-politics/ed-dept-cant-cancel-dozens-of-school-mental-health-grants-judge-rules/2025/10 The grants, valued at $1 billion, help schools employ more mental health professionals. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:41:53 GMT /policy-politics/ed-dept-cant-cancel-dozens-of-school-mental-health-grants-judge-rules/2025/10 /leadership/how-these-principals-are-solving-the-thorniest-k-12-challenges/2025/10 Principals from across the nation discuss AI, cellphone use, and the well-being of students. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:09:23 GMT /leadership/how-these-principals-are-solving-the-thorniest-k-12-challenges/2025/10 /leadership/school-districts-prepare-to-go-without-some-federal-funds-next-year/2025/10 Some school finance chiefs are preparing for worst-case scenarios as federal funding uncertainty persists. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:07:19 GMT /leadership/school-districts-prepare-to-go-without-some-federal-funds-next-year/2025/10 /teaching-learning/100-plus-head-start-programs-will-go-without-federal-funds-if-shutdown-drags-on/2025/10 The programs were due to receive their federal funding allocations Nov. 1. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:57:51 GMT /teaching-learning/100-plus-head-start-programs-will-go-without-federal-funds-if-shutdown-drags-on/2025/10 /policy-politics/opinion-the-federal-shutdown-is-a-rorschach-test-for-education/2025/10 Polarization, confusion, and perverse incentives turn a serious discussion into a stylized debate. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:45:08 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-federal-shutdown-is-a-rorschach-test-for-education/2025/10 /policy-politics/education-department-layoffs-would-affect-dozens-of-programs-see-which-ones/2025/10 Entire teams that work on key funding streams may not return to work even when the shutdown ends. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:45:13 GMT /policy-politics/education-department-layoffs-would-affect-dozens-of-programs-see-which-ones/2025/10 /policy-politics/many-districts-will-lose-federal-funds-until-the-shutdown-ends/2025/10 And if federal layoffs go through, the Ed. Dept. would lack staff to send out the funds afterward, too. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:07:50 GMT /policy-politics/many-districts-will-lose-federal-funds-until-the-shutdown-ends/2025/10 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 At the same time, his administration is pledging to dial back the federal role in education. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:20:26 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 /teaching-learning/trump-funding-cuts-hit-particularly-hard-for-deaf-and-blind-children/2025/10 Programs supporting students with rare, complex disabilities have lost millions of federal dollars. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:00:24 GMT /teaching-learning/trump-funding-cuts-hit-particularly-hard-for-deaf-and-blind-children/2025/10 /policy-politics/how-the-federal-government-shutdown-is-affecting-schools-a-tracker/2025/10 Education Week monitored how the federal government's shutdown affected schools and other education functions. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:24:29 GMT /policy-politics/how-the-federal-government-shutdown-is-affecting-schools-a-tracker/2025/10 /policy-politics/how-will-a-federal-shutdown-affect-schools-5-big-questions-answered/2025/09 School funding could experience yet another setback this year if the federal government closes up shop. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:13:43 GMT /policy-politics/how-will-a-federal-shutdown-affect-schools-5-big-questions-answered/2025/09 /policy-politics/trump-admin-relaunches-school-mental-health-grants-it-yanked-with-a-twist/2025/09 The administration abruptly discontinued the grant programs in April, saying they reflected Biden-era priorities. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:18:57 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-relaunches-school-mental-health-grants-it-yanked-with-a-twist/2025/09 /teaching-learning/trump-admin-cuts-some-teacher-training-grants-for-english-learners/2025/09 The Trump administration has cut funding for some English learner PD grants, sparking confusion and prompting appeals. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:50:31 GMT /teaching-learning/trump-admin-cuts-some-teacher-training-grants-for-english-learners/2025/09 /policy-politics/districts-lose-millions-for-this-school-year-as-trump-ends-desegregation-grants/2025/09 Funding will instead go toward grants for mental health services in schools, according to the Trump administration. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:44:01 GMT /policy-politics/districts-lose-millions-for-this-school-year-as-trump-ends-desegregation-grants/2025/09 /policy-politics/math-and-career-education-are-now-top-grant-priorities-for-ed-dept/2025/09 The announcement outlines what the administration plans to champion after canceling hundreds of grants in the past few weeks. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:19:31 GMT /policy-politics/math-and-career-education-are-now-top-grant-priorities-for-ed-dept/2025/09 /policy-politics/trump-bypasses-congress-and-slashes-hundreds-of-education-grants/2025/09 More than 200 ongoing projects have seen their remaining grant funding canceled in recent weeks. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:44:00 GMT /policy-politics/trump-bypasses-congress-and-slashes-hundreds-of-education-grants/2025/09 /policy-politics/trump-admin-cancels-dozens-more-grants-hitting-civics-arts-and-higher-ed/2025/09 The multi-year initiatives are abruptly losing funding midway through their grant periods. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:47:10 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-cancels-dozens-more-grants-hitting-civics-arts-and-higher-ed/2025/09 /policy-politics/schools-sue-trump-but-its-getting-harder-for-them-to-recoup-money/2025/09 Judges have recently ruled against districts as they challenge Ed. Dept. funding cuts and threats in court. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:28:45 GMT /policy-politics/schools-sue-trump-but-its-getting-harder-for-them-to-recoup-money/2025/09 /teaching-learning/trump-canceled-millions-for-special-education-teacher-training-whats-next/2025/09 More than $30 million for teacher training and parent resources will no longer flow as scheduled. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:38:29 GMT /teaching-learning/trump-canceled-millions-for-special-education-teacher-training-whats-next/2025/09 /teaching-learning/most-but-not-all-imperiled-federal-grants-for-special-education-will-continue/2025/09 The U.S. Department of Education says it wants projects aligned with Trump administration priorities. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:40:10 GMT /teaching-learning/most-but-not-all-imperiled-federal-grants-for-special-education-will-continue/2025/09 /policy-politics/your-guide-to-the-evolving-federal-budget-and-what-it-means-for-schools/2025/09 Lawmakers have a few weeks to agree on a new budget and an approach to Trump's funding uncertainty. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:13:00 GMT /policy-politics/your-guide-to-the-evolving-federal-budget-and-what-it-means-for-schools/2025/09 /policy-politics/house-lawmakers-endorse-some-but-not-all-of-trumps-education-cuts/2025/09 House budget writers are proposing to cut Title I funding by nearly $4 billion. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:41:11 GMT /policy-politics/house-lawmakers-endorse-some-but-not-all-of-trumps-education-cuts/2025/09 /policy-politics/school-board-sues-trump-admin-to-defend-transgender-student-policy/2025/08 The lawsuit challenges the Ed. Dept.'s finding that the district violated Title IX. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:06:36 GMT /policy-politics/school-board-sues-trump-admin-to-defend-transgender-student-policy/2025/08 /policy-politics/trump-cancels-dozens-of-education-grants-with-more-terminations-on-the-horizon/2025/08 More than $1 billion in already-awarded grant funding has yet to flow as expected. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:14:25 GMT /policy-politics/trump-cancels-dozens-of-education-grants-with-more-terminations-on-the-horizon/2025/08 /teaching-learning/advocates-push-congress-to-protect-funding-for-english-learners/2025/08 President Donald Trump has called for eliminating federal dollars set aside for English learners. Advocates make their case. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:45:45 GMT /teaching-learning/advocates-push-congress-to-protect-funding-for-english-learners/2025/08 /events/webinar/the-trump-administrations-latest-k-12-moves-and-your-district-how-do-you-plan Facing unpredictability from Washington? Our webinar breaks down Trump admin K-12 policy shifts, budget impacts & strategies for planning in uncertainty. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:59:00 GMT /events/webinar/the-trump-administrations-latest-k-12-moves-and-your-district-how-do-you-plan