State Legislatures
States
Oklahoma GOP Lawmakers Demand Investigation of Education Chief
They have concerns about Ryan Walters' stewardship of federal and state funds and his transparency on meetings and open-records requests.
69´«Ã½ & Literacy
For Now, California Won't Mandate 'Science of 69´«Ã½.' Here's What Happened
The California Teachers Association was one of the bill's most prominent opponents.
States
What 2024 Will Bring for K-12 Policy: 5 Issues to Watch
School choice, teacher pay, and AI will likely dominate education policy debates.
Education Funding
This State Would Be the First to Reject Federal K-12 Funds. But It's Far From a Given
Tennessee lawmakers have established a task force to review federal education funding, risking money for low-income schools and special ed.
States
Is Cursive Making a Comeback in California? Bill Could Revitalize Traditional Writing Skills
California elementary and middle school students could soon see a renewed commitment to teaching cursive writing.
States
More States Consider Partisan School Board Races as Education Debates Intensify
Most states don't allow party labels in school board races. With education debates cleaving down party lines, there's a push to change that.
States
Opinion
A Bipartisan Agenda for 69´«Ã½ Is Absolutely Possible
A set of opportunity-to-learn principles can guide policymakers, write a current Iowa state senator and a former Arkansas state senator.
School Climate & Safety
Texas Lawmakers Could Make It Easier to Kick 69´«Ã½ Out of Class
The bill would allow a teacher to remove a student based on a single incident of unruly or disruptive behavior.
School Climate & Safety
After the Nashville Shooting, School Safety Proposals Echo Past Efforts
State and federal lawmakers have proposed increasing school police and arming teachers in response to a shooting at a private school.
Teaching Profession
Lawmakers Target How Teachers’ Unions Collect Dues
Teachers often opt to have union dues deducted from their paychecks. Republicans in some states are fighting to change that.
Curriculum
'Don’t Say Period’ Bill Is Latest Example of States’ Efforts to Limit Sex Education
Experts say these new efforts run counter to research on effective sex and health education.
69´«Ã½ & Literacy
What the Research Says
Why Some Teachers' Unions Oppose 'Science of 69´«Ã½' Legislation
Several state unions say the mandates could limit teachers’ professional autonomy in the classroom.
69´«Ã½ & Literacy
Most States Screen All Kids for Dyslexia. Why Not California?
The state teachers' union has historically been among those opposing a bill to screen students for signs of the disorder.
States
State Ed. Systems Aren't Equipped to Address 69´«Ã½' Big Challenges
A new report outlines a dire situation for state education agencies.