/state-policy State Policy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week 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 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 /teaching-learning/thousands-more-english-learners-will-soon-be-taking-a-popular-language-exam/2025/12 New York to end its traditional language-proficency exam in favor of a digital test. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:06:45 GMT /teaching-learning/thousands-more-english-learners-will-soon-be-taking-a-popular-language-exam/2025/12 /leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 Pennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:31:31 GMT /leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 /technology/k-12-world-reacts-to-trumps-executive-order-to-block-state-ai-regulations/2025/12 The president says the patchwork of regulations across the states impedes AI companies’ growth. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:32:43 GMT /technology/k-12-world-reacts-to-trumps-executive-order-to-block-state-ai-regulations/2025/12 /teaching-learning/how-to-get-more-students-into-computer-science-classes-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/12 The percentage of schools offering computer science classes has plateaued, a Code.org report found. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:31:49 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-get-more-students-into-computer-science-classes-in-the-age-of-ai/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/supreme-court-orders-new-review-of-religious-exemptions-to-school-vaccines/2025/12 The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new look in a school vaccination case and declined to review library book removals. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:45:47 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-orders-new-review-of-religious-exemptions-to-school-vaccines/2025/12 /policy-politics/states-consider-district-consolidations-as-student-enrollment-drops/2025/12 Rural ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 /teaching-learning/communism-american-exceptionalism-latest-flashpoints-in-state-history-standards/2025/11 Several Republican states will add Christian teachings and anti-communist lessons to their history standards. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:39:56 GMT /teaching-learning/communism-american-exceptionalism-latest-flashpoints-in-state-history-standards/2025/11 /policy-politics/opinion-should-states-mandate-student-testing-for-choice-programs/2025/11 There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-should-states-mandate-student-testing-for-choice-programs/2025/11 /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 /teaching-learning/opinion-students-arent-being-indoctrinated-the-real-problem-is-mistrust-of-teachers/2025/11 Teachers are avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:16:27 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-students-arent-being-indoctrinated-the-real-problem-is-mistrust-of-teachers/2025/11 /policy-politics/trumps-ed-dept-slashed-civil-rights-enforcement-how-states-are-responding/2025/11 Could a shift in civil rights enforcement be the next example of "returning education to the states?" Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:50:48 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-ed-dept-slashed-civil-rights-enforcement-how-states-are-responding/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 /leadership/how-schools-can-prepare-for-new-restrictions-on-artificial-dyes/2025/10 A district in the first state where such a ban has already taken effect has lessons to share. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:29:16 GMT /leadership/how-schools-can-prepare-for-new-restrictions-on-artificial-dyes/2025/10 /leadership/what-a-school-district-discovered-when-its-state-banned-synthetic-dyes/2025/10 More states are banning the petroleum-based additives from school meals. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:48:01 GMT /leadership/what-a-school-district-discovered-when-its-state-banned-synthetic-dyes/2025/10 /teaching-learning/play-based-learning-in-kindergarten-is-making-a-comeback-heres-what-it-means/2025/10 Amid rigorous academic expectations in the early grades, some advocates push for a return to play. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:52:29 GMT /teaching-learning/play-based-learning-in-kindergarten-is-making-a-comeback-heres-what-it-means/2025/10 /teaching-learning/how-uncertified-teachers-went-from-a-stopgap-to-an-escalating-crisis/2025/10 Using uncertified teachers to fill shortages may further destabilize the educator pipeline. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:38:05 GMT /teaching-learning/how-uncertified-teachers-went-from-a-stopgap-to-an-escalating-crisis/2025/10 /leadership/should-parents-face-criminal-penalties-for-their-childrens-poor-attendance/2025/10 Schools shift from a punitive approach with penalties for truancy to a greater emphasis on prevention. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:18:46 GMT /leadership/should-parents-face-criminal-penalties-for-their-childrens-poor-attendance/2025/10 /policy-politics/louisianas-ten-commandments-law-gets-full-federal-appeals-court-review/2025/10 The full 5th Circuit threw out a panel decision that blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:53:25 GMT /policy-politics/louisianas-ten-commandments-law-gets-full-federal-appeals-court-review/2025/10 /policy-politics/opinion-what-could-the-new-federal-tuition-tax-credit-mean-for-school-choice/2025/10 Just what this new program will mean for your state is still uncertain. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-could-the-new-federal-tuition-tax-credit-mean-for-school-choice/2025/10 /teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 Renewed interest could spur another wave of experiments with teacher pay. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:38:04 GMT /teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 /policy-politics/new-supreme-court-term-puts-transgender-student-rights-in-the-spotlight/2025/10 The justices will weigh state laws that bar transgender girls from female athletics, amid other issues of interest to ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog in new term Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:58:21 GMT /policy-politics/new-supreme-court-term-puts-transgender-student-rights-in-the-spotlight/2025/10 /leadership/these-maps-reveal-gaps-in-special-education-english-learner-teacher-supply/2025/09 Long-term teacher shortages for these growing populations demand new solutions to rebuild pipelines. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:57:05 GMT /leadership/these-maps-reveal-gaps-in-special-education-english-learner-teacher-supply/2025/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-test-for-some-would-be-teachers-might-just-be-a-political-move/2025/09 The goal of an assessment shouldn't be performative politics. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-test-for-some-would-be-teachers-might-just-be-a-political-move/2025/09 /teaching-learning/as-pre-k-expands-heres-what-districts-need-to-know/2025/09 As states seek to expand universal pre-K, an early education policy expert offers insight. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:55:56 GMT /teaching-learning/as-pre-k-expands-heres-what-districts-need-to-know/2025/09 /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 /teaching-learning/how-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-can-teach-civics-in-todays-political-climate/2025/09 Experts share tips on ways to approach civics education with civility and critical thinking. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:31:42 GMT /teaching-learning/how-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-can-teach-civics-in-todays-political-climate/2025/09