Federal Appeals Court Upholds 8th Grader's Expulsion Over Gun Comments in Class: Shortly after a nearby mass school shooting, a student allegedly discussed bringing a gun to school.

Trump's Education Policies Spurred 70 Lawsuits in 2025. How Many Is He Winning?: The legal challenges show which policies have had a big impact and how 2026 could go.

The Rise of Deepfake Cyberbullying Poses a Growing Problem for Schools: The fallout from the spread of the manipulated photos and videos can create a nightmare for the victims.

From Ten Commandments to Tariffs: A Fall Legal Roundup: Key court cases on transgender rights, religion, speech, and policy could reshape U.S. schools.

Smarter Tools, Stronger Outcomes: Empowering CTE Educators With Future-Ready Solutions: Open doors to meaningful, hands-on careers with research-backed insights, ideas, and examples of successful CTE programs.

The Education Wisdom Our Readers Keep Revisiting: Top 10 (Opinion): These opinion blog posts and essays have made a lasting impression on readers.

Supporting Older Struggling Readers: Tips From Research and Practice: Reading problems are widespread among adolescent learners. Find out how to help students with gaps in foundational reading skills.

This Teacher Created a 'Six-Seven' Christmas Song That Delighted His Students: Music teacher shares lessons learned about how to use song lyrics to engage students in any subject.

50 Years of IDEA: 4 Things to Know About the Landmark Special Education Law: The nation's primary special education law details schools' obligations to students with disabilities.

Six Ways High Schools Are Connecting Classrooms to Careers: Two educators share tips on how to create meaningful real-world learning experiences for teenagers.

Thousands More English Learners Will Soon Be Taking a Popular Language Exam: New York to end its traditional language-proficency exam in favor of a digital test.

Trump Administration Moves to Cut Off Transgender Care for Children: U.S. officials are proposing new restrictions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors.

Four-Term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a Leader in Education Reform, Dies at 88: Hunt was known as a pioneer "education governor," serving 16 years in the job as North Carolina transitioned to a high-tech economy.

Inside One State's Bold Plan to Keep Special Education Teachers: Pennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities.

January 1, 2026: Education Week in print provides a curated collection of news, analysis, and opinions on timely education issues, all in one place.

A School District Is 'Stuck' Between 2 States' Competing Trans Athlete Rules: The district is located in one state, but competes with teams in another that has adopted different rules.

A School District Is 'Stuck' Between 2 States' Competing Trans Athlete Rules: The district is located in one state, but competes with teams in another that has adopted different rules.

The Opinions EdWeek Readers Care About: The Year’s 10 Most-Read (Opinion): The opinion content readers visited most in 2025.

Small-Group Reading Instruction Can Be Effective (Opinion): Don't get rid of small-group instruction just yet, urges this letter to the editor.

Teaching Executive Functions Should Start in Kindergarten (Opinion): Starting earlier can help with development.

Experts Diss Small-Group Instruction. Why? (Opinion): Experts shouldn't label the practice as ineffective, argues this letter to the editor.

Aligning General and Special Education for Student Success (Opinion): Involving all educators can make a big difference.

Do Schools Put College Prep and CTE on Equal Footing? We Asked Educators: About a third of educators say college prep and CTE get equal treatment in their districts.

'A Gut Punch’: What Trump’s New $168 Million Cut Means for Community Schools: School districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries.

K-12 World Reacts to Trump’s Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations: The president says the patchwork of regulations across the states impedes AI companies’ growth.

What Happens When Middle and High Schoolers Still Struggle to Read?: When it comes to reading, teachers and experts alike say that many older students still struggle with the basics.

What We Know About Pre-K Teachers: Salaries, Support, and More: A new RAND report shows how public school pre-K teachers need additional support.

Rick Hess' Top 10 Hits of 2025 (Opinion): In a year full of education news, what cut through the noise?

Larry Ferlazzo’s 10 Education Predictions for 2026 (Opinion): Gazing into his crystal ball, Larry Ferlazzo divines what's ahead for education next year.

Oklahoma Must Rework Social Studies Standards After Court Ruling: The controversial standards were approved without the legally required public notice, the court ruled.

The Kinds of CTE Courses Students Are Demanding From Their Schools: Students are increasingly interested in digital technology, AI, and cybersecurity, survey shows.

Are Students 'Quiet Quitting'? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12: Students' homework production is at a record low. Is it a symptom of post-pandemic apathy?

What Surveys Revealed This Year About Educators and Immigration: Immigration enforcement fueled fear, debate, and new pressures in schools.

Yes, Small-Group Reading Instruction Works. But Use It Wisely (Opinion): When is the best time to use the approach over whole-class literacy instruction?

A Study Shows Just How Much School Absences Soar in a Measles Outbreak: The research offers a glimpse at the toll on student learning from the spread of measles.

The Best and Worst of 2025's Education News (Opinion): Larry Ferlazzo offers his thoughts on cellphone bans, absenteeism, vouchers, and more.

Is Owning a Smartphone Before High School a Health Risk? What to Know: Smartphone ownership before high school can lead to difficulties in school.

The 10 English Learner Stories That Defined 2025: See which topics in English-learner education resonated the most with EdWeek readers this year.

4 Top Leaders Led Through Change. One Will Be Superintendent of the Year: They've boosted academic outcomes, piloted teacher apprenticeships, and steered through rapid growth.

How to Get More Students Into Computer Science Classes in the Age of AI: The percentage of schools offering computer science classes has plateaued, a Code.org report found.

These Schools Restricted Cellphone Use. Here’s What Happened Next: Principals noted a decrease in discipline referrals and an increase in student engagement.

What It Means for a High School Graduate to Be ‘AI-Ready’: Students should learn how to harness AI to solve problems, new "Profile of an AI Ready Graduate" says.

When Teachers Get in Trouble, It’s Rarely Bad Intentions. It’s Bad Boundaries (Opinion): Here are 3 strategies principals can offer teachers to guide—not restrict—their care for students.

After 30 Years as a Teacher, He Became an Interviewer on YouTube. Here's Why (Opinion): He’s interviewed Nobel laureates, National Book Award winners, and influential education thinkers.

Federal Funds for Community Schools Fall Victim to a New Round of Trump Cuts: The latest round of grant cuts hits a program that helps schools provide more social services on site.

How One District's Dual-Language Program Helped to Desegregate Schools: A study about dual-language programs shows how they can increase equity and accessibility for all students.

How One Lawyer Helped Reshape Special Education at the Supreme Court: A documentary follows a lawyer behind major Supreme Court wins for students with disabilities.

Insights on Superintendents: How They Spend Their Time, Stress Levels, and More: Here's an interactive look at the nation's superintendents by the numbers.

Utah Repeals Ban on Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Other Workers: Gov. Spencer Cox approved the repeal of a policy experts called one of the country's most restrictive labor laws.

What Guidelines Should Teachers Provide for Student AI Use? (Opinion): The goal is to teach students to harness AI to bolster learning and preserve their work's integrity.