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Dealsprotecting transgender students rescinded by Education Department

Title IX protections under the Trump administration operate based on sex, not gender ideology, the agency's Office for Civil Rights says.

Classroom to commissioner: How to thrive at every level of K12

Dr. Susana C坦rdova, the first Latina to serve as Colorado commissioner of education, will share her insights as a featured guest at the April District 91心頭istration Leadership Institute Superintendents Summit in Denver.

MEGA: ‘Make Education Great Again’ grants proposed in new federal budget

The MEGA (Make Education Great Again) grants are a $2 billion consolidated fund designed to replace most of the U.S. Department of Education's elementary and secondary grant programs.

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Education Department to abandon its mostly vacant headquarters

The move marks another step in the Trump administration's plans to shrink the government's role in education.

Feds continue to put pressure on new districts

The Department of Education accuses District of Columbia Public School of discriminating against students with disabilities.

Why psychological safety is a contact sport in K12 leadership

Psychological safety does not replace competence, strategy or accountability. It enhances them and allows leaders to show up fully.

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Department of Education offloads more programs to federal agencies

Two new partnerships aim to crack down on foreign funding in higher education and improve school security.

Here are 7 education priorities fresh on the mind of governors in 2026

Cell phone bans, AI safety and workforce pipelines are just a few themes shared by governors in their State-of-the-State addresses this year.

Religious expression in schools gets clearer federal protections

Here's everything you need to know about the Education Department's new guidance on prayer in public schools.

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Will the midterm elections have any effect on Trump’s K12 agenda?

A shift in Congressional control won't stop executive action from reshaping K12 education, experts argue. But it can increase awareness.

The future of education research is at stake, leaders say

District leaders are warning federal lawmakers that looming budget shifts could put a hold on strategic innovation.

Department of Education has reduced itself after this merger

Some higher ed staff working for the Department of Education are being moved the Department of Labor.

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Trump’s cuts to education face challenges days before spending deadline

The funding package aims to reverse Trump's proposed cuts by preserving Title I grants, HBCU assistance and more.

Sweeping Title IX investigations target transgender participation in sports

18 school districts and colleges allegedly maintain policies that allow students in athletic programs based on their "gender identities," not their biological sex.

Why hiring teachers abroad may no longer be an option for schools

The federal government now requires employers to pay an additional $100,000 to hire talent through H-1B visas. Many schools will struggle to fill teacher vacancies, says one expert.

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How two new rules are reshaping career education

New gainful employment and financial value transparency rules pull back the curtain on college programs that promised life-changing opportunities

Principals are warning of the new impacts of ICE raids

Immigration enforcement is taking a toll on attendance and student well-being, according to hundreds of principals. Here's what new research says about the issue.

Trump tackles state AI laws as schools juggle new tech

President Donald Trump wants to override state-by-state laws with a federal AI framework that would encourage "innovation."

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School boards: These topics were high priority in 2025

Federal policy and AI drew a lot more attention than typical local issues in school board meetings nationwide. Here's what other topics are top-of-mind.

Education Department orders laid-off staffers back to work

The Department of Education is ordering staff whom it previously laid off from the Office for Civil Rights back to work to help manage a backlog of discrimination cases.

Shrinking Education Department sparks controversy

Lawmakers are calling for Linda McMahon's resignation and superintendents are concerned about the consistency of federal support for students.

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Your state’s AI laws might be irrelevant, feds say

A draft executive order would block states from regulating AI, despite the passage of sweeping measures to protect students from harmful AI-generated content.

91心頭istration takes big steps in breaking up Education Department

More of the agency's responsibilities are being handed off to other departments, which will take control of workforce programs, college access and child care.

McMahon: The shutdown had no impact on education

"The Schumer shutdown underlined just how little the Department of Education will be missed," Education Secretary Linda McMahon wrote in an op-ed.

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First look at immigration enforcement’s impact on test scores

In one large district, test scores have dropped but students are less likely to be involved in disciplinary incidents.

How politics are skewing classroom discussions

Teachers' pessimism about their jobs is growing due to political pressure, a new survey warns.

How the government shutdown is now disrupting public education

Long-time educators like NEA President Becky Pringle say "kids can't learn if they're hungry," citing concerns about the potential expiration of SNAP benefits.

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McMahon: Shutdown shows Education Department is irrelevant

Amid educators' concerns about how the government shutdown is impacting K12 schools, the Trump administration says schools don't need the Department of Education.

Special education takes massive hit in government shutdown

Hundreds of federal workers who oversee special education services have been laid off, according to multiple reports.

Do we need a change to school board elections?

New research suggests ideological disconnects between board members and the general public.

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The federal push for charter schools just got more expensive

A historic $500 million will be awarded over the next five years to support the Trump 91心頭istration's push for charter school expansion.

Book bans are the new normal in public education

Florida led the nation with 2,304 instances of book bans last school year, following the passage of multiple laws and pressure from local groups and elected officials.

How states are reshaping student assessments

A growing number of states have adopted more comprehensive and streamlined systems that assess students multiple times across the school year.

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What educators need to know about Trump’s executive orders

The orders address a broad array of topics such as school discipline, racial preferences, gender and athletics, fundamentally reshaping the legal and regulatory landscape for K12 education.

Education Department’s latest priority: ‘Patriotic education’

According to the Education Department, a patriotic education prioritizes a "unifying and uplifting" portrayal of the nation's founding ideals.