/policy-politics/states States en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 /policy-politics/oklahoma-gop-lawmakers-demand-investigation-of-education-chief/2024/08 They have concerns about Ryan Walters' stewardship of federal and state funds and his transparency on meetings and open-records requests. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:21:47 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-gop-lawmakers-demand-investigation-of-education-chief/2024/08 /politics-policy/some-school-workers-now-get-unemployment-over-the-summer-heres-how-it-works/2024/08 Districts are scrambling as some states now allow non-instructional school employees to collect summer unemployment checks. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:27:54 GMT /politics-policy/some-school-workers-now-get-unemployment-over-the-summer-heres-how-it-works/2024/08 /policy-politics/why-this-state-will-take-a-class-requirement-off-the-ballot-and-why-it-matters/2024/07 Asking voters to decide on a curriculum issue could set a tricky precedent, experts say. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:30:29 GMT /policy-politics/why-this-state-will-take-a-class-requirement-off-the-ballot-and-why-it-matters/2024/07 /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 A new order to teach the Bible in Oklahoma is the latest action to fuel debate over the presence of religion in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:50:51 GMT /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 Two elections for the top education leadership job feature candidates who have never worked in public schools. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:31:08 GMT /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 /policy-politics/does-a-ten-commandments-display-in-classrooms-violate-the-constitution/2024/06 Louisiana is poised to become the first state to require all schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:38:26 GMT /policy-politics/does-a-ten-commandments-display-in-classrooms-violate-the-constitution/2024/06 /policy-politics/politics-does-not-belong-in-education-says-a-departing-state-schools-chief/2024/06 Improving student outcomes requires finding common ground, says Missouri's long-serving education commissioner, Margie Vandeven. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:34:26 GMT /policy-politics/politics-does-not-belong-in-education-says-a-departing-state-schools-chief/2024/06 /policy-politics/should-voters-decide-what-schools-teach/2024/05 Californians may vote to require a new high school finance course. Critics argue it sets a bad precedent. Thu, 30 May 2024 21:13:40 GMT /policy-politics/should-voters-decide-what-schools-teach/2024/05 /policy-politics/is-bipartisan-education-policy-still-possible/2024/05 It's still possible to forge cross-party education policy coalitions, advocates said. Wed, 22 May 2024 21:02:01 GMT /policy-politics/is-bipartisan-education-policy-still-possible/2024/05 /policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 Some districts could be in a perilous legal squeeze play between their states and the feds. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:48:17 GMT /policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 /policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 Wisconsin's governor, a former educator, vetoed a bill that would have waived licensure requirements for district leaders. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:31:24 GMT /policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 /policy-politics/is-tutoring-at-risk-states-stretch-to-keep-funding-in-place/2024/04 States are using a variety of ways to ensure that tutoring programs can continue. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:59:44 GMT /policy-politics/is-tutoring-at-risk-states-stretch-to-keep-funding-in-place/2024/04 /policy-politics/republican-and-democratic-governors-both-are-touting-this-k-12-priority/2024/03 Workforce readiness and career and technical education were the most common education themes in governors' state of the state addresses. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:06:15 GMT /policy-politics/republican-and-democratic-governors-both-are-touting-this-k-12-priority/2024/03 /policy-politics/school-chaplain-bills-multiply-stirring-debate-on-faith-based-counseling/2024/03 Proponents say school chaplains could help address a mental health crisis. Opponents raise concerns about religious coercion. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:22:24 GMT /policy-politics/school-chaplain-bills-multiply-stirring-debate-on-faith-based-counseling/2024/03 /policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 69传媒 instruction, private school choice, and teacher pay are among the issues leading governors' K-12 education agendas. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:49:35 GMT /policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 /policy-politics/how-districts-can-navigate-tricky-questions-raised-by-parents-rights-laws/2024/01 Where does a parent's authority stop and a school's authority begin? A constitutional law scholar weighs in. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:56:44 GMT /policy-politics/how-districts-can-navigate-tricky-questions-raised-by-parents-rights-laws/2024/01 /policy-politics/what-2024-will-bring-for-k-12-policy-5-issues-to-watch/2023/12 School choice, teacher pay, and AI will likely dominate education policy debates. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 19:04:02 GMT /policy-politics/what-2024-will-bring-for-k-12-policy-5-issues-to-watch/2023/12 /policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 State laws that have passed as part of the parents' rights movement have caused confusion and uncertainty over what schools can teach. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:39:45 GMT /policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 /policy-politics/more-states-are-creating-a-portrait-of-a-graduate-heres-why/2023/12 A portrait of a graduate is a guiding document outlining a vision of what it means to be a successful student. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:49:51 GMT /policy-politics/more-states-are-creating-a-portrait-of-a-graduate-heres-why/2023/12 /policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 The Florida and California governors sparred over book bans, school closures, and parental rights during their Fox News debate. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:07:38 GMT /policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 A Democrat who championed teacher pay raises was also reelected Kentucky's governor and Democrats won legislative majorities in Virginia. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:39:00 GMT /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 /policy-politics/why-governors-are-exerting-more-control-over-schools/2023/11 Ohio has become the latest state to award the governor more control over schools. But the change has run into legal challenges. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:33:37 GMT /policy-politics/why-governors-are-exerting-more-control-over-schools/2023/11 /policy-politics/opinion-michigans-gov-whitmer-has-a-message-for-teachers-move-to-a-state-that-has-your-back/2023/10 There are two competing visions for public education playing out across the country, writes Gretchen Whitmer. Here鈥檚 a vision for supporting teachers. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:17:10 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-michigans-gov-whitmer-has-a-message-for-teachers-move-to-a-state-that-has-your-back/2023/10 /policy-politics/state-laws-restricting-curriculum-pronoun-use-cause-confusion-and-chaos-in-schools/2023/09 Educators say state laws that limit teaching about race, gender identity, and sexuality are vague, with little help from state departments. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:14:06 GMT /policy-politics/state-laws-restricting-curriculum-pronoun-use-cause-confusion-and-chaos-in-schools/2023/09 /policy-politics/is-cursive-making-a-comeback-in-california-bill-could-revitalize-traditional-writing-skills/2023/09 California elementary and middle school students could soon see a renewed commitment to teaching cursive writing. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:13:24 GMT /policy-politics/is-cursive-making-a-comeback-in-california-bill-could-revitalize-traditional-writing-skills/2023/09 /policy-politics/floridas-edicts-on-schools-keep-changing-and-local-districts-are-confused/2023/09 District leaders say frustration is mounting as they try to enforce new education laws regarding gender issues, sex, library books, and race. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:46:45 GMT /policy-politics/floridas-edicts-on-schools-keep-changing-and-local-districts-are-confused/2023/09 /policy-politics/whats-with-all-the-education-news-out-of-florida-a-recap-of-education-policy-decisions/2023/08 Since 2022, the Florida department of education has generated a flurry of headlines around controversial policy decisions. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:11:08 GMT /policy-politics/whats-with-all-the-education-news-out-of-florida-a-recap-of-education-policy-decisions/2023/08 /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 States are stepping in where federal COVID-relief aid dropped off. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:31:34 GMT /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 /policy-politics/what-california-gov-newsoms-fight-with-a-school-district-says-about-local-control/2023/08 Newsom threatened to fine the Temecula Valley school board after it rejected a curriculum that mentioned gay rights leader Harvey Milk. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:18:41 GMT /policy-politics/what-california-gov-newsoms-fight-with-a-school-district-says-about-local-control/2023/08