https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/court-cases Court Cases en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:42:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-court-ruling-paves-way-for-jewish-charter-school-in-oklahoma/2026/09 A federal judge cleared the way for a Florida-based Jewish charter school network to open in the state. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:42:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-court-ruling-paves-way-for-jewish-charter-school-in-oklahoma/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-education-funding-maneuvers-were-illegal-judges-rule/2026/09 Judges ruled in suits about teacher-training grant cancellations and withheld education research money. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:34:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-education-funding-maneuvers-were-illegal-judges-rule/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-turns-to-student-privacy-laws-in-gender-identity-fights-with-schools/2026/09 The feds are increasingly citing student privacy laws in gender-identity battles with school districts. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:31:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-turns-to-student-privacy-laws-in-gender-identity-fights-with-schools/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/disciplined-for-charlie-kirk-posts-these-teachers-fought-back-and-won/2026/09 Several of them won settlements. But the legal line for punishing teachers over speech remains murky and contested. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:19:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/disciplined-for-charlie-kirk-posts-these-teachers-fought-back-and-won/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/courts-lets-a-state-law-limiting-race-gender-classroom-discussions-take-effect/2026/09 The 2021 Oklahoma law was part of a wave of state laws limiting classroom race and gender discussions. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:11:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/courts-lets-a-state-law-limiting-race-gender-classroom-discussions-take-effect/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-parents-want-to-opt-their-kids-out-of-ed-tech-can-they-win-in-court/2026/09 Parents in a Pennsylvania district say ed tech distracts from more meaningful learning. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:48:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-parents-want-to-opt-their-kids-out-of-ed-tech-can-they-win-in-court/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-doesnt-require-transgender-athletes-exclusion-judge-rules/2026/09 A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration alleging California violated Title IX. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:24:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-doesnt-require-transgender-athletes-exclusion-judge-rules/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-school-district-facilitates-gender-transitions-files-suit/2026/09 The lawsuit comes after several months of back and forth with the Kansas City, Kan., public schools. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:14:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-school-district-facilitates-gender-transitions-files-suit/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/billions-will-flow-to-states-through-meta-settlement-will-schools-benefit/2026/08 Schools could share in the payout. Meta's design feature changes could also help, experts say. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:13:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/billions-will-flow-to-states-through-meta-settlement-will-schools-benefit/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-blocks-trump-admin-s-abstinence-emphasis-in-teen-pregnancy-program/2026/08 HHS revamped the grant with new requirements that align with conservative priorities. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:14:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-blocks-trump-admin-s-abstinence-emphasis-in-teen-pregnancy-program/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-must-rename-schools-after-it-restored-confederate-names-judge-rules/2026/08 The district removed the Confederate names in 2020 only to bring them back four years later. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:54:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-must-rename-schools-after-it-restored-confederate-names-judge-rules/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-schools-need-to-know-about-the-supreme-courts-transgender-sports-ruling/2026/07 The justices upheld two state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:10:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-schools-need-to-know-about-the-supreme-courts-transgender-sports-ruling/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-leaves-most-k-12-fields-off-expanded-list-of-professional-degrees/2026/07 Whether a degree is considered "professional" now determines how much graduate students can borrow. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:58:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-leaves-most-k-12-fields-off-expanded-list-of-professional-degrees/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-lay-off-staff-as-lawsuits-challenging-federal-grant-cuts-continue/2026/07 Recent lawsuits have challenged federal grant cuts affecting special education and English-learner teachers. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-lay-off-staff-as-lawsuits-challenging-federal-grant-cuts-continue/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-voids-trump-admin-rule-excluding-education-from-professional-degrees/2026/06 A judge ruled the agency didn't have the authority to adopt such a narrow definition. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:13:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-voids-trump-admin-rule-excluding-education-from-professional-degrees/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-grant-cuts-for-english-learners-face-lawsuit/2026/06 Last year, the federal agency ended 28 grants for training teachers working with English learners. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:51:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-grant-cuts-for-english-learners-face-lawsuit/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-state-courts-are-quietly-shaping-u-s-education/2026/06 In education, the real action is often at the state level, not in Washington, explains Derek Black. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:42:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-state-courts-are-quietly-shaping-u-s-education/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/decades-after-brown-v-board-new-lawsuit-challenges-persistent-k-12-segregation/2026/05 Segregation violates a state constitution's right to an adequate education for all, plaintiffs argue. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:15:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/decades-after-brown-v-board-new-lawsuit-challenges-persistent-k-12-segregation/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lausd-tries-to-reclaim-22-million-after-alleged-money-laundering-scheme/2026/05 A district manager allegedly steered work to a company in exchange for kickbacks, a lawsuit claims. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:39:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lausd-tries-to-reclaim-22-million-after-alleged-money-laundering-scheme/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-why-the-supreme-courts-ruling-on-conversion-therapy-matters-for-schools/2026/04 A recent case puts religiously motivated speech ahead of the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:55:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-why-the-supreme-courts-ruling-on-conversion-therapy-matters-for-schools/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-were-finally-holding-tech-accountable-for-harming-teens-what-happens-next/2026/04 For young people, mitigating the risks of social media isn’t as simple as just logging off. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:24:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-were-finally-holding-tech-accountable-for-harming-teens-what-happens-next/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/birthright-citizenship-case-raises-stakes-for-schools-and-undocumented-students/2026/03 Educators are paying close attention to the case on Trump's birthright citizenship order. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:50:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/birthright-citizenship-case-raises-stakes-for-schools-and-undocumented-students/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-get-2-more-weeks-to-apply-for-nations-largest-school-choice-program/2026/03 Lawsuits say Texas is discriminating by excluding Islamic schools from the private school choice program. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:43:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-get-2-more-weeks-to-apply-for-nations-largest-school-choice-program/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-revives-lawsuit-over-1st-graders-black-lives-matter-drawing/2026/03 A court revived a 1st grader 's claim she was punished for giving a drawing to a Black classmate. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:20:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-revives-lawsuit-over-1st-graders-black-lives-matter-drawing/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-mental-health-projects-get-3-month-reprieve-as-court-rules-against-trump/2026/03 The projects to expand school-based services have faced nearly a year of funding uncertainty and legal limbo. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:34:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-mental-health-projects-get-3-month-reprieve-as-court-rules-against-trump/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-courts-gender-identity-ruling-leaves-schools-seeking-clarity/2026/03 Advocates say they would welcome more from the Supreme Court on gender-notification policies. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:46:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-courts-gender-identity-ruling-leaves-schools-seeking-clarity/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-halted-federal-funds-for-community-schools-will-flow-but-more-remain-frozen/2026/03 Schools in Illinois will regain access to some federal grant funds, but programs nationwide continue to struggle. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:33:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-halted-federal-funds-for-community-schools-will-flow-but-more-remain-frozen/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 The largest state to allow public funds for private schooling faces its first legal challenge. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:38:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-backs-parents-in-school-gender-disclosure-fight/2026/03 The Supreme Court restored an injunction blocking California policies on student gender transitions Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:01:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-backs-parents-in-school-gender-disclosure-fight/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-k-12-parents-feel-about-immigration-enforcement-near-schools/2026/02 The latest national poll found most parnets opposing ICE enforcement at or near schools. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:12:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-k-12-parents-feel-about-immigration-enforcement-near-schools/2026/02