/federal-budget Federal Budget en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:30:27 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-k-12-record-in-his-first-term-offers-a-blueprint-for-what-could-be-next/2024/10 In his first term, Trump sought to significantly expand school choice, slash K-12 spending, and tear down the U.S. Department of Education. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:30:27 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-k-12-record-in-his-first-term-offers-a-blueprint-for-what-could-be-next/2024/10 /policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 There's a lot of talk—again—about eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what it does and how it works. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:50:04 GMT /policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 /policy-politics/charter-schools-are-in-uncharted-political-waters-this-election-season/2024/10 From big constitutional questions to more practical, local concerns, the charter school sector faces a number of challenges. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:04:31 GMT /policy-politics/charter-schools-are-in-uncharted-political-waters-this-election-season/2024/10 /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 At a congressional roundtable, school leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:07:10 GMT /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 /policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 Districts have until Sept. 30 to commit their last round of federal COVID aid to particular expenses. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:28:25 GMT /policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 /teaching-learning/how-much-does-special-education-truly-cost-finally-an-answer-is-on-the-horizon/2024/08 A new federally funded research study will provide the first national assessment in 25 years of spending on students with disabilities. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:49:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-much-does-special-education-truly-cost-finally-an-answer-is-on-the-horizon/2024/08 /teaching-learning/head-start-teachers-will-earn-more-but-programs-might-have-to-serve-fewer-kids/2024/08 A new federal rule will raise wages for Head Start employees—but providers won't get any additional funding. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:50:25 GMT /teaching-learning/head-start-teachers-will-earn-more-but-programs-might-have-to-serve-fewer-kids/2024/08 /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:10:06 GMT /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 A key federal funding source for schools would disappear under the conservative policy agenda. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:59:30 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 /policy-politics/is-the-federal-agency-that-tracks-school-data-losing-steam/2024/07 A new study of U.S. data agencies finds serious capacity problems at the National Center for Education Statistics. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:33:56 GMT /policy-politics/is-the-federal-agency-that-tracks-school-data-losing-steam/2024/07 /leadership/why-some-districts-rejected-cash-to-buy-electric-buses-and-others-want-more/2024/07 A handful of federal programs have been key to accelerating the adoption of electric school buses. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:58:50 GMT /leadership/why-some-districts-rejected-cash-to-buy-electric-buses-and-others-want-more/2024/07 /leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 Two new analyses of student-achievement data finds some benefits—but also deep inequities—for districts receiving federal recovery money. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:23:17 GMT /leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 FAFSA, rising antisemitism, and Title IX dominated questioning at a U.S. House hearing with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Tue, 07 May 2024 21:23:10 GMT /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 /policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 New data show just what COVID-relief funds did to overall school spending—and the size of the hole they might leave in school budgets. Tue, 07 May 2024 12:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 /policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 "This is not in my opinion a smart option,” the education secretary said at an EdWeek event. Thu, 02 May 2024 23:28:58 GMT /policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 /teaching-learning/title-iii-funding-for-english-learners-explained/2024/04 As the nation’s English-learner population continues to grow , researchers look to the Title III for how to best support these students. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:04:54 GMT /teaching-learning/title-iii-funding-for-english-learners-explained/2024/04 /teaching-learning/these-grants-could-help-students-with-disabilities-access-jobs-training/2024/04 The Ed. Dept. is investing $236 million to help with transitions to careers and post-secondary education. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:15:14 GMT /teaching-learning/these-grants-could-help-students-with-disabilities-access-jobs-training/2024/04 /policy-politics/education-dept-sees-small-cut-in-funding-package-that-averted-government-shutdown/2024/03 The Education Department will see a reduction even as the funding package provides for small increases to key K-12 programs. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:02:32 GMT /policy-politics/education-dept-sees-small-cut-in-funding-package-that-averted-government-shutdown/2024/03 /policy-politics/what-would-happen-to-k-12-in-a-2nd-trump-term-a-detailed-policy-agenda-offers-clues/2024/03 A conservative policy agenda could offer the clearest view yet of K-12 education in a second Trump term. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:26:33 GMT /policy-politics/what-would-happen-to-k-12-in-a-2nd-trump-term-a-detailed-policy-agenda-offers-clues/2024/03 /policy-politics/bidens-budget-proposes-smaller-bump-to-education-spending/2024/03 The president requested increases to Title I and IDEA, and funding to expand preschool access in his 2025 budget proposal. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:19:27 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-budget-proposes-smaller-bump-to-education-spending/2024/03 /teaching-learning/without-new-money-biden-admin-urges-states-to-use-existing-funds-to-expand-preschool/2024/02 There's no new infusion of federal funds for preschool, so the Biden administration is pointing out funding sources that are already there. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:14:51 GMT /teaching-learning/without-new-money-biden-admin-urges-states-to-use-existing-funds-to-expand-preschool/2024/02 /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 Senators want to give districts more time to spend COVID relief funds for students experiencing homelessness. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:10:26 GMT /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 /policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 Federal relief aid, policies to prevent schools from losing enrollment-based funding, and support for vulnerable families are expiring soon. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:23:30 GMT /policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 /leadership/most-districts-say-they-dont-need-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars/2024/02 Only 13 percent of districts surveyed by ASBO International said they plan to seek approval to spend the federal aid past the deadline. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:33:39 GMT /leadership/most-districts-say-they-dont-need-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars/2024/02 /teaching-learning/federal-funding-for-english-learners-has-a-new-home-what-are-educators-hoping-this-means/2024/01 $890 million in Title III grants moved to the federal office of English language acquisition in December. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:58:28 GMT /teaching-learning/federal-funding-for-english-learners-has-a-new-home-what-are-educators-hoping-this-means/2024/01 /teaching-learning/890-million-in-english-learner-aid-is-under-new-management-why-researchers-are-hopeful/2023/12 The office of English language acquisition will once again manage Title III formula grant funds. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:41:47 GMT /teaching-learning/890-million-in-english-learner-aid-is-under-new-management-why-researchers-are-hopeful/2023/12 /policy-politics/heres-how-the-feds-are-spending-277m-for-academic-recovery/2023/12 A new round of grants from the Education Department aims to spur innovation in academic recovery, with initiatives in math, reading, and AI. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:34:31 GMT /policy-politics/heres-how-the-feds-are-spending-277m-for-academic-recovery/2023/12 /leadership/when-esser-funds-are-gone-heres-where-districts-may-turn-to-fill-gaps/2023/12 Districts will look to a range of funding sources to cover the services they've paid for in recent years with a surge of federal money. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:20:26 GMT /leadership/when-esser-funds-are-gone-heres-where-districts-may-turn-to-fill-gaps/2023/12 /leadership/how-districts-can-keep-after-school-and-summer-learning-alive-after-esser-dries-up/2023/12 Roughly 8 in 10 school districts spent some of their federal COVID relief funds on after-school or summer learning. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:02:00 GMT /leadership/how-districts-can-keep-after-school-and-summer-learning-alive-after-esser-dries-up/2023/12 /policy-politics/will-the-government-actually-shut-down-this-time-what-educators-should-know/2023/11 The federal government is once again on the verge of shutting down. Here's why educators should care, but shouldn't necessarily worry. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:22:08 GMT /policy-politics/will-the-government-actually-shut-down-this-time-what-educators-should-know/2023/11