State Policy
Read more about state laws, regulations, and programs that impact education
States
5 Ways You Didn't Know the Election Will Affect K-12 69传媒
Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more.
Science
One Change That Can Get More Girls, 69传媒 of Color Taking Computer Science
Making computer science classes a graduation requirement can be a powerful strategy.
Law & Courts
This State Requires 69传媒 to Teach the Bible. Parents and Teachers Are Suing
Opponents of an Oklahoma directive that compels schools to teach the Bible are suing the state鈥檚 superintendent of public instruction.
Federal
Q&A
Oklahoma State Chief Ryan Walters: 'Trump's Won the Argument on Education'
The state schools chief's name comes up as Republicans discuss who could become education secretary in a second Trump administration.
School Choice & Charters
States Are Spending Billions on Private School Choice. But Is It Truly Universal?
More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students.
School Choice & Charters
Explainer
How States Use Tax Credits to Fund Private School Choice: An Explainer
Twenty-one states have programs that give tax credits for donations to organizations that grant private-school scholarships.
College & Workforce Readiness
How Should High School Change? These Districts May Have the Answer
By supporting learning that takes place outside the classroom, districts鈥攁nd states鈥攁re starting to rethink an age-old institution.
Ed-Tech Policy
Cellphone Restrictions Are Coming to California 69传媒
A new law requires all public schools in California to limit students' access to cellphones during the school day.
Student Well-Being
How a New Law to Suppress Social Media's 'Addictive Feeds' Could Help 69传媒
The law requires parental consent for social media platforms to send notifications to minors during the school day.
School Choice & Charters
Private School Choice in the 2024 Election, Explained
Three states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice.
Teaching Profession
What the Research Says
Teachers Want Sustainable Workplaces. State Policies Make it Harder
Greater opportunities for collaboration could boost teacher retention, national group finds.
Personalized Learning
All States Allow Competency-Based Learning. Will It Become a Reality in 69传媒?
School districts in every state have the flexibility to adopt competency-based learning, but implementation is easier said than done.
School Choice & Charters
A Private School Choice Program Is Illegal, State Court Rules. What Comes Next?
South Carolina's education savings account program is no more.
Law & Courts
Court Upholds Injunction on Arizona Transgender Sports Ban for Young Athletes
A federal appeals court upholds an injunction against an Arizona law, allowing two transgender girls to compete on female teams.