/federal-policy Federal Policy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 18 May 2026 20:24:56 GMT /policy-politics/senate-days-are-numbered-for-top-republican-charged-with-ed-dept-oversight/2026/05 Sen. Bill Cassidy was vying for a third term in the Senate but lost his primary over the weekend. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:24:56 GMT /policy-politics/senate-days-are-numbered-for-top-republican-charged-with-ed-dept-oversight/2026/05 /leadership/a-federal-fund-for-professional-development-is-clouded-by-uncertainty/2026/05 President Trump has repeatedly proposed axing the feds' biggest investment in professional development. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/a-federal-fund-for-professional-development-is-clouded-by-uncertainty/2026/05 /policy-politics/the-u-s-is-in-a-learning-recession-is-nclbs-end-to-blame/2026/05 “Our challenge didn’t start or end with the pandemic,” said one of the authors of a new report. Fri, 15 May 2026 20:43:11 GMT /policy-politics/the-u-s-is-in-a-learning-recession-is-nclbs-end-to-blame/2026/05 /policy-politics/opinion-trumps-k-12-leader-lets-improve-assessment-without-sacrificing-accountability/2026/05 The Ed. Dept. is shrinking the federal footprint but raising academic expectations, says Kirsten Baesler. Fri, 15 May 2026 17:25:59 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-trumps-k-12-leader-lets-improve-assessment-without-sacrificing-accountability/2026/05 /policy-politics/creative-or-illegal-congress-debates-trumps-dismantling-of-education-dept/2026/05 Republicans praised Linda McMahon for shrinking the federal K-12 footprint. Democrats raised concerns. Thu, 14 May 2026 21:17:42 GMT /policy-politics/creative-or-illegal-congress-debates-trumps-dismantling-of-education-dept/2026/05 /policy-politics/democrats-challenge-plan-to-dismantle-office-for-english-learners/2026/05 The Education Department notified Congress in February of its plans to dismantle OELA. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/democrats-challenge-plan-to-dismantle-office-for-english-learners/2026/05 /policy-politics/trump-holds-back-2-billion-for-education-grants-what-will-happen-next/2026/05 The White House is keeping congressionally approved money locked up through a little-known process. Wed, 06 May 2026 19:33:07 GMT /policy-politics/trump-holds-back-2-billion-for-education-grants-what-will-happen-next/2026/05 /technology/education-groups-say-new-e-rate-bidding-portal-will-hurt-small-districts-hardest/2026/05 Supporters of the measure say it will create a more transparent bidding process. Fri, 01 May 2026 20:57:15 GMT /technology/education-groups-say-new-e-rate-bidding-portal-will-hurt-small-districts-hardest/2026/05 /policy-politics/trump-admin-doesnt-deem-education-degree-professional-in-student-loan-rule/2026/05 The regulation confirms new limits on graduate student borrowing under Trump's major policy bill. Fri, 01 May 2026 18:32:36 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-doesnt-deem-education-degree-professional-in-student-loan-rule/2026/05 /policy-politics/these-states-want-to-move-away-from-a-college-for-all-approach-to-testing/2026/04 Two states have pitched changes to their high school assessments to emphasize workforce preparation. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:39:07 GMT /policy-politics/these-states-want-to-move-away-from-a-college-for-all-approach-to-testing/2026/04 /technology/schools-have-another-year-to-make-websites-accessible-why-that-matters/2026/04 People with disabilities say inaccessible online content is a barrier to participating in public life. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:50:55 GMT /technology/schools-have-another-year-to-make-websites-accessible-why-that-matters/2026/04 /policy-politics/mcmahon-still-wants-to-relocate-special-ed-and-other-budget-hearing-takeaways/2026/04 The education secretary also told skeptical lawmakers that Ed. Dept. program transfers are working. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:07:53 GMT /policy-politics/mcmahon-still-wants-to-relocate-special-ed-and-other-budget-hearing-takeaways/2026/04 /policy-politics/opinion-a-new-federal-education-tax-credit-is-creating-a-dilemma-for-blue-states/2026/04 A new tax credit is forcing Democrats to navigate the tensions of politics and principles. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-a-new-federal-education-tax-credit-is-creating-a-dilemma-for-blue-states/2026/04 /policy-politics/trump-sidestepped-congress-on-more-than-1-billon-in-ed-spending-last-year/2026/04 Newly published documents show how the Ed. Dept. departed from Congress' plans. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:57:31 GMT /policy-politics/trump-sidestepped-congress-on-more-than-1-billon-in-ed-spending-last-year/2026/04 /policy-politics/a-federal-school-cellphone-policy-big-barriers-stand-in-the-way/2026/04 Other countries have nationwide restrictions, but in the U.S., states and districts have set the agenda. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:27:21 GMT /policy-politics/a-federal-school-cellphone-policy-big-barriers-stand-in-the-way/2026/04 /policy-politics/federal-funds-for-schools-will-still-flow-through-ed-dept-system-for-now/2026/04 The Trump administration has been touting its transfer of K-12 programs to the Labor Department. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:05:39 GMT /policy-politics/federal-funds-for-schools-will-still-flow-through-ed-dept-system-for-now/2026/04 /technology/welcome-to-the-funky-politics-of-the-tech-in-schools-debate/2026/04 The Trump administration is cheerleading AI in schools as GOP lawmakers crack down on ed tech. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT /technology/welcome-to-the-funky-politics-of-the-tech-in-schools-debate/2026/04 /policy-politics/not-our-job-principals-decry-a-proposal-to-track-student-immigration-status/2026/04 A principals group has publicly opposed efforts to require schools to track immigration status. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:14:24 GMT /policy-politics/not-our-job-principals-decry-a-proposal-to-track-student-immigration-status/2026/04 /teaching-learning/how-federal-changes-affect-english-learners-immigrant-students/2026/04 Since January 2025, several federal policy changes carry implications for ELs and immigrant students. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:05:03 GMT /teaching-learning/how-federal-changes-affect-english-learners-immigrant-students/2026/04 /policy-politics/ed-dept-moves-to-shutter-its-office-for-english-learners/2026/04 Officials plan to move all federal English-learner programs and duties out of a standalone office. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:12:43 GMT /policy-politics/ed-dept-moves-to-shutter-its-office-for-english-learners/2026/04 /policy-politics/trumps-budget-proposes-billions-in-k-12-cuts-will-they-happen/2026/04 Trump is proposing level funding for Title I, a modest boost for special education, and major cuts elsewhere. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:02:42 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-budget-proposes-billions-in-k-12-cuts-will-they-happen/2026/04 /policy-politics/trump-again-proposes-major-education-cuts-in-new-budget-proposal/2026/04 The president again wants lawmakers to consider billions in K-12 spending cuts and program eliminations. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:44:23 GMT /policy-politics/trump-again-proposes-major-education-cuts-in-new-budget-proposal/2026/04 /policy-politics/see-which-ed-dept-programs-are-moving-to-new-agencies-a-tracker/2026/04 K-12 and higher education programs are heading to new agencies as part of Trump administration downsizing. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:02:08 GMT /policy-politics/see-which-ed-dept-programs-are-moving-to-new-agencies-a-tracker/2026/04 /policy-politics/meet-the-trump-cabinet-secretaries-taking-over-ed-dept-programs/2026/03 The U.S. Department of Education is shifting more than 100 programs to other federal agencies. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:27:47 GMT /policy-politics/meet-the-trump-cabinet-secretaries-taking-over-ed-dept-programs/2026/03 /teaching-learning/trump-admin-makes-workforce-training-a-focus-in-college-access-program/2026/03 The feds seek changes to a program designed to help low-income secondary students access higher education. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:02:12 GMT /teaching-learning/trump-admin-makes-workforce-training-a-focus-in-college-access-program/2026/03 /policy-politics/arts-education-advocates-talk-about-how-to-elevate-their-discipline/2026/03 Art education community members come together to discuss funding challenges and opportunities. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:46:21 GMT /policy-politics/arts-education-advocates-talk-about-how-to-elevate-their-discipline/2026/03 /policy-politics/where-are-ed-dept-programs-moving-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions/2026/03 More than 100 programs run by the U.S. Department of Education are shifting to other agencies. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:26:57 GMT /policy-politics/where-are-ed-dept-programs-moving-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions/2026/03 /teaching-learning/a-new-bill-calls-for-a-model-civics-curriculum-at-a-polarized-moment/2026/03 A Democratic senator has introduced bills to boost hands-on civic learning and create a national civics curriculum. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:56:50 GMT /teaching-learning/a-new-bill-calls-for-a-model-civics-curriculum-at-a-polarized-moment/2026/03 /policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 States are seeking potentially significant changes to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:48 GMT /policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 /policy-politics/opinion-the-trump-administration-has-mostly-dismantled-the-ed-dept-should-you-care/2026/03 Here’s how much the administration has really changed federal education policy. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-trump-administration-has-mostly-dismantled-the-ed-dept-should-you-care/2026/03