/policy-politics/states States en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:04:07 GMT /policy-politics/a-state-gets-closer-to-challenging-undocumented-students-free-access-to-school/2026/03 Lawmakers are debating legislation that would require schools to collect immigration information. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:04:07 GMT /policy-politics/a-state-gets-closer-to-challenging-undocumented-students-free-access-to-school/2026/03 /policy-politics/this-state-stepped-in-when-the-feds-stopped-honoring-schools-environmental-work/2026/03 The Trump administration last year ended the Green Ribbon Schools recognition program. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:46:19 GMT /policy-politics/this-state-stepped-in-when-the-feds-stopped-honoring-schools-environmental-work/2026/03 /policy-politics/what-happens-to-students-who-join-the-military-a-new-effort-aims-to-find-out/2026/03 A pilot will allow states to use Pentagon data to track students from the classroom to the military. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:08:14 GMT /policy-politics/what-happens-to-students-who-join-the-military-a-new-effort-aims-to-find-out/2026/03 /policy-politics/project-2025-group-targets-undocumented-students-access-to-free-education/2026/02 The conservative group put forward Project 2025, which has shaped Trump administration policy. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:58:15 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-group-targets-undocumented-students-access-to-free-education/2026/02 /policy-politics/75-000-undocumented-students-graduate-high-school-each-year-what-happens-next/2026/02 A new analysis estimates 90,000 undocumented students reach the end of high school each year. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:38:03 GMT /policy-politics/75-000-undocumented-students-graduate-high-school-each-year-what-happens-next/2026/02 /policy-politics/scroll-with-caution-another-state-requires-social-media-warning-labels/2026/01 Backers of New York's law, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, have likened tech's addictiveness to tobacco. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:30:40 GMT /policy-politics/scroll-with-caution-another-state-requires-social-media-warning-labels/2026/01 /policy-politics/states-are-banning-book-bans-will-it-work/2026/01 Approved legislation aims to stop school libraries from removing books for partisan reasons. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:57:46 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-banning-book-bans-will-it-work/2026/01 /policy-politics/mcmahon-touts-funding-flexibility-for-iowa-that-falls-short-of-trump-admin-goal/2026/01 The Ed. Dept. is allowing the state education agency to consolidate small sets of funds from four grants. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:24:28 GMT /policy-politics/mcmahon-touts-funding-flexibility-for-iowa-that-falls-short-of-trump-admin-goal/2026/01 /policy-politics/zohran-mamdani-picks-manhattan-superintendent-as-nyc-schools-chancellor/2025/12 Kamar Samuels is a veteran educator of the nation's largest school system. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:09:44 GMT /policy-politics/zohran-mamdani-picks-manhattan-superintendent-as-nyc-schools-chancellor/2025/12 /policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 State-level challenges to a landmark 1982 Supreme Court ruling are on the rise. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:02:41 GMT /policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 /policy-politics/a-study-shows-just-how-much-school-absences-soar-in-a-measles-outbreak/2025/12 The research offers a glimpse at the toll on student learning from the spread of measles. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:39:17 GMT /policy-politics/a-study-shows-just-how-much-school-absences-soar-in-a-measles-outbreak/2025/12 /policy-politics/texas-gov-abbott-wants-disciplinary-action-for-schools-that-resist-turning-point-usa/2025/12 He endorsed growing the footprint of the late Charlie Kirk's organization in the state's high schools. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:20:18 GMT /policy-politics/texas-gov-abbott-wants-disciplinary-action-for-schools-that-resist-turning-point-usa/2025/12 /policy-politics/states-consider-district-consolidations-as-student-enrollment-drops/2025/12 Rural ĚÇĐĶŻÂţvlog say the decision to combine school districts is a matter of local control. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:03:03 GMT /policy-politics/states-consider-district-consolidations-as-student-enrollment-drops/2025/12 /policy-politics/state-reading-laws-focus-on-k-3-what-about-older-students-who-struggle/2025/11 Should lawmakers push reading legislation to address the needs of students beyond elementary grades? Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/state-reading-laws-focus-on-k-3-what-about-older-students-who-struggle/2025/11 /policy-politics/are-states-equipped-to-track-students-paths-from-classroom-to-career/2025/11 Longitudinal data systems can answer critical questions about workforce priorities—if they're maintained. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:30:07 GMT /policy-politics/are-states-equipped-to-track-students-paths-from-classroom-to-career/2025/11 /policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 How results from Tuesday could affect K-12 schools, and the trajectory of Trump's education policies. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:12:29 GMT /policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 /policy-politics/ed-dept-scraps-blue-ribbon-schools-honor-some-states-launch-their-own-versions/2025/11 The Trump admin. said it was axing the recognition "in the spirit of returning education to the states." Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:17:20 GMT /policy-politics/ed-dept-scraps-blue-ribbon-schools-honor-some-states-launch-their-own-versions/2025/11 /policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 Advocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:07:45 GMT /policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 /policy-politics/how-charlie-kirks-turning-point-usa-is-expanding-its-reach-to-k-12-schools/2025/09 The organization has more than 1,000 chapters in high schools across the country. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:43:55 GMT /policy-politics/how-charlie-kirks-turning-point-usa-is-expanding-its-reach-to-k-12-schools/2025/09 /policy-politics/ryan-walters-okla-s-fiery-education-chief-to-step-down/2025/09 Oklahoma state superintendent announces his resignation after nearly three years of near-constant controversy. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:59 GMT /policy-politics/ryan-walters-okla-s-fiery-education-chief-to-step-down/2025/09 /policy-politics/the-future-of-annual-state-testing-is-in-the-trump-admin-s-hands/2025/09 The Ed. Dept. has invited states to request waivers from accountability requirements. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:23:12 GMT /policy-politics/the-future-of-annual-state-testing-is-in-the-trump-admin-s-hands/2025/09 /policy-politics/more-states-guarantee-students-the-right-to-religious-instruction-off-campus/2025/09 At least 12 states require school districts to offer "released time" religious schooling upon parental request. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:29:12 GMT /policy-politics/more-states-guarantee-students-the-right-to-religious-instruction-off-campus/2025/09 /policy-politics/how-this-state-is-protecting-undocumented-students-right-to-an-education/2025/08 Illinois lawmakers passed a bill locally codifying the 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Plyler v. Doe. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:20:30 GMT /policy-politics/how-this-state-is-protecting-undocumented-students-right-to-an-education/2025/08 /policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 The use of the office for civil rights for political purposes has been dialed up in the second Trump administration, experts say. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:57:35 GMT /policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 /policy-politics/christianity-is-ramping-up-in-public-schools-where-is-this-headed/2025/06 A wave of measures infusing religion in public schools isn't letting up, with an agreeable U.S. Supreme Court and executive branch. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:32:25 GMT /policy-politics/christianity-is-ramping-up-in-public-schools-where-is-this-headed/2025/06 /policy-politics/whats-behind-a-legislative-push-for-prayer-and-bible-study-in-public-schools/2025/05 A Texas bill would allow schools to set aside time for students to pray and study the Bible or other religious texts. Wed, 28 May 2025 21:24:48 GMT /policy-politics/whats-behind-a-legislative-push-for-prayer-and-bible-study-in-public-schools/2025/05 /policy-politics/what-happened-to-oklahomas-effort-to-count-undocumented-students/2025/05 State leaders ended the possibility of a rule change that would have required proof of citizenship in school enrollment. Tue, 27 May 2025 19:53:01 GMT /policy-politics/what-happened-to-oklahomas-effort-to-count-undocumented-students/2025/05 /policy-politics/what-states-can-learn-from-tennessees-fight-over-undocumented-students/2025/04 Legislative action challenging undocumented students' right to a free, public education hit a snag in Tennessee. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/what-states-can-learn-from-tennessees-fight-over-undocumented-students/2025/04 /policy-politics/oklahoma-will-cut-funding-to-districts-that-dont-sign-trumps-anti-dei-pledge/2025/04 The state says it will withhold federal funds from districts that don't sign a Trump administration DEI pledge. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:02:15 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-will-cut-funding-to-districts-that-dont-sign-trumps-anti-dei-pledge/2025/04 /policy-politics/see-which-states-are-telling-trump-their-schools-dont-use-illegal-dei/2025/04 Education Week tracked state responses to an April 2025 Education Department request for states and schools to certify they don't use DEI. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:30:09 GMT /policy-politics/see-which-states-are-telling-trump-their-schools-dont-use-illegal-dei/2025/04