https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/congress Congress en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:14:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-a-democratic-congress-could-mean-for-trumps-k-12-agenda/2026/10 They may try to reverse—or at least investigate—the Trump admin.'s efforts to dismantle the Ed. Dept. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:14:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-a-democratic-congress-could-mean-for-trumps-k-12-agenda/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bipartisan-bill-in-congress-would-help-schools-put-cellphone-bans-or-restrictions-in-place/2026/10 The bill would establish a federal grant program to support state efforts to restrict cellphones. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:13:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bipartisan-bill-in-congress-would-help-schools-put-cellphone-bans-or-restrictions-in-place/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-bucking-congress-yet-again-cancels-100-million-for-education/2026/09 A "pocket rescission" hits programs for migratory farmworkers and college-level language instruction. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:03:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-bucking-congress-yet-again-cancels-100-million-for-education/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/edweeks-guide-to-the-2026-elections-where-education-is-on-the-ballot Education Week reviewed what's on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:02:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/edweeks-guide-to-the-2026-elections-where-education-is-on-the-ballot https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-why-congresss-latest-foray-into-the-reading-wars-is-too-sloppy-to-work/2026/09 In trying to promote the science of reading, are politicians doing the opposite? Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:28:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-why-congresss-latest-foray-into-the-reading-wars-is-too-sloppy-to-work/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-science-of-reading-legislation-passes-the-house/2026/09 A bipartisan bill would make the evidence-based instruction a priority in some federal literacy grants. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:24:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-science-of-reading-legislation-passes-the-house/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/averting-a-shutdown-congress-punts-federal-spending-decisions-to-december/2026/09 Federal funding talks will continue into December as Congress agrees to avoid a shutdown. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:42:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/averting-a-shutdown-congress-punts-federal-spending-decisions-to-december/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-science-of-reading-bill-advances/2026/07 A Senate committee also passed a proposal to classify dyslexia separately under federal disability law. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:44:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-science-of-reading-bill-advances/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/senate-panel-advances-bill-to-block-much-of-trump-admin-s-ed-dept-dismantling/2026/07 The bill pushes back, but only partially, against Trump's efforts to end the 46-year-old department. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:16:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/senate-panel-advances-bill-to-block-much-of-trump-admin-s-ed-dept-dismantling/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-gop-bills-would-permanently-shift-ed-dept-programs-to-other-agencies/2026/07 The bills represent the most significant step so far among Republicans to nix the Education Department. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:16:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-gop-bills-would-permanently-shift-ed-dept-programs-to-other-agencies/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oregon-rep-says-linda-mcmahon-has-betrayed-students-pushes-impeachment/2026/06 The Democratic lawmaker cited the transfer of programs to other agencies as reason to oust the ed. secretary. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:22:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oregon-rep-says-linda-mcmahon-has-betrayed-students-pushes-impeachment/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-it-time-for-another-national-reading-panel/2026/06 The panel's 2000 report on reading has influenced policy for years. Now, Congress is calling for an update. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:49:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-it-time-for-another-national-reading-panel/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/at-u-s-senate-hearing-a-call-for-ai-that-protects-human-judgment-in-schools/2026/06 State and company officials want meaningful guardrails around AI use in schools. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:04:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/at-u-s-senate-hearing-a-call-for-ai-that-protects-human-judgment-in-schools/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lawmakers-grill-superintendents-on-transgender-student-policies/2026/06 The districts' policies around transgender students were repeatedly questioned. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:52:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lawmakers-grill-superintendents-on-transgender-student-policies/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/congress-is-working-on-a-new-k-12-budget-see-whats-proposed-for-key-programs/2026/06 House lawmakers advanced major cuts to Title I and several competitive grant programs. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:47:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/congress-is-working-on-a-new-k-12-budget-see-whats-proposed-for-key-programs/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/house-gop-endorses-education-cuts-as-talks-on-trumps-budget-begin/2026/06 House appropriators want to cut Title I by 9%—a cut President Donald Trump hasn't proposed. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:57:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/house-gop-endorses-education-cuts-as-talks-on-trumps-budget-begin/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-hidden-force-behind-student-success-school-based-health-workers-make-their-case/2026/05 Organizations representing school-based health workers want legislative support from Congress. Thu, 21 May 2026 20:59:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-hidden-force-behind-student-success-school-based-health-workers-make-their-case/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/senate-days-are-numbered-for-top-republican-charged-with-ed-dept-oversight/2026/05 Sen. Bill Cassidy was vying for a third term in the Senate but lost his primary over the weekend. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:24:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/senate-days-are-numbered-for-top-republican-charged-with-ed-dept-oversight/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/creative-or-illegal-congress-debates-trumps-dismantling-of-education-dept/2026/05 Republicans praised Linda McMahon for shrinking the federal K-12 footprint. Democrats raised concerns. Thu, 14 May 2026 21:17:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/creative-or-illegal-congress-debates-trumps-dismantling-of-education-dept/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/democrats-challenge-plan-to-dismantle-office-for-english-learners/2026/05 The Education Department notified Congress in February of its plans to dismantle OELA. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/democrats-challenge-plan-to-dismantle-office-for-english-learners/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-still-wants-to-relocate-special-ed-and-other-budget-hearing-takeaways/2026/04 The education secretary also told skeptical lawmakers that Ed. Dept. program transfers are working. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:07:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-still-wants-to-relocate-special-ed-and-other-budget-hearing-takeaways/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-sidestepped-congress-on-more-than-1-billon-in-ed-spending-last-year/2026/04 Newly published documents show how the Ed. Dept. departed from Congress' plans. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:57:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-sidestepped-congress-on-more-than-1-billon-in-ed-spending-last-year/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-federal-school-cellphone-policy-big-barriers-stand-in-the-way/2026/04 Other countries have nationwide restrictions, but in the U.S., states and districts have set the agenda. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:27:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-federal-school-cellphone-policy-big-barriers-stand-in-the-way/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/teachers-wants-guardrails-and-guidance-on-ai-use-experts-tell-congress/2026/02 Technology is evolving faster than policy can keep up, experts tell Congress. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:11:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/teachers-wants-guardrails-and-guidance-on-ai-use-experts-tell-congress/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/on-capitol-hill-relieved-principals-press-for-even-more-federal-support/2026/02 With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:53:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/on-capitol-hill-relieved-principals-press-for-even-more-federal-support/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/congress-wants-to-know-what-makes-the-science-of-reading-work/2026/02 Experts noted states' careful implementation—and the key role of federal investment in reading research. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:55:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/congress-wants-to-know-what-makes-the-science-of-reading-work/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/congress-has-passed-an-education-budget-see-how-key-programs-are-affected/2026/02 Federal funding for low-income students and special education will remain level year over year. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:47:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/congress-has-passed-an-education-budget-see-how-key-programs-are-affected/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/could-another-federal-shutdown-affect-education-what-we-know/2026/01 After federal agents shot a Minneapolis man on Saturday, Democrats are now pulling support for a spending bill due by Friday. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:36:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/could-another-federal-shutdown-affect-education-what-we-know/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/are-students-prepared-for-college-level-math-a-senator-wants-to-know/2026/01 Cassidy has asked 35 institutions about incoming students' math abilities, citing a "crisis" in K-12 math education. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:03:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/are-students-prepared-for-college-level-math-a-senator-wants-to-know/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/rebuking-trump-congress-moves-to-maintain-most-federal-education-funding/2026/01 Funding for key programs like Title I and IDEA are on track to remain level year over year. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:36:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/rebuking-trump-congress-moves-to-maintain-most-federal-education-funding/2026/01