https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/gender Gender en-US 2021 (c) Education Week 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 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/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/teaching-learning/why-boys-start-kindergarten-behind-girls/2026/07 Kindergarten readiness data tell us that gender gaps start as soon as school does. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:57:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-boys-start-kindergarten-behind-girls/2026/07 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/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/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/policy-politics/california-sues-ed-dept-in-clash-over-gender-disclosures-to-parents/2026/02 California challenges U.S. Department of Education findings on state policies over gender disclosure. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:20:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/california-sues-ed-dept-in-clash-over-gender-disclosures-to-parents/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-ruling-bolstering-parental-rights-over-gender-identity/2026/01 A federal appeals court blocked a groundbreaking ruling over the disclosure of students' gender identities. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:44:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-ruling-bolstering-parental-rights-over-gender-identity/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-help-more-women-advance-to-the-superintendency/2025/12 Despite ambition and talent, not enough female teachers break the glass ceiling as district leaders. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:01:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-help-more-women-advance-to-the-superintendency/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/superintendents-think-a-lot-about-money-but-few-say-its-one-of-their-strengths/2025/12 A new survey also highlights how male and female superintendents approach the job differently. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:55:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/superintendents-think-a-lot-about-money-but-few-say-its-one-of-their-strengths/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-again-declines-a-case-on-school-gender-identity-policies/2025/10 The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a case on purported school gender-identity policies, as well as two other education-related appeals Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:22:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-again-declines-a-case-on-school-gender-identity-policies/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-why-charlie-kirk-was-an-icon-to-so-many-boys/2025/09 The 31-year-old firebrand offered something different to many who feel adrift. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:49:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-why-charlie-kirk-was-an-icon-to-so-many-boys/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/women-people-of-color-still-underrepresented-in-superintendent-ranks/2025/07 Superintendents are getting younger, earning slightly more, and working longer hours, yet their pay still lags behind inflation, AASA found. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:43:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/women-people-of-color-still-underrepresented-in-superintendent-ranks/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-backs-fla-law-barring-transgender-teachers-use-of-her-pronouns/2025/07 A federal court upheld Florida’s ban on K-12 teachers using pronouns that differ from their sex assigned at birth when speaking to students. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:25:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-backs-fla-law-barring-transgender-teachers-use-of-her-pronouns/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-orders-california-to-remove-gender-identity-from-sex-ed-curriculum/2025/06 The state has 60 days to make the change or it risks losing federal funds. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:28:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-orders-california-to-remove-gender-identity-from-sex-ed-curriculum/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-says-schools-with-gender-plans-could-be-violating-federal-privacy-law/2025/03 The U.S. Department of Education opened investigations under FERPA into two states, alleging violations of parents' rights. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:22:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-says-schools-with-gender-plans-could-be-violating-federal-privacy-law/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/parents-lose-appeal-in-gender-case-trump-called-child-abuse/2025/03 A federal appeals court ruled against parents who contend their school district aided a "secret" gender transition of their child. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:04:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/parents-lose-appeal-in-gender-case-trump-called-child-abuse/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 It was a week in which the newly inaugurated president began wholeheartedly to act on his agenda for schools. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:44:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-in-trumps-new-executive-orders-on-indoctrination-and-school-choice/2025/01 The White House has no authority over curriculum, and no ability to unilaterally pull back federal dollars, but Trump is toeing the line. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:45:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-in-trumps-new-executive-orders-on-indoctrination-and-school-choice/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-threatens-school-funding-cuts-in-effort-to-end-radical-indoctrination/2025/01 An executive order from the president marks an effort from the White House to influence what schools teach. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:19:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-threatens-school-funding-cuts-in-effort-to-end-radical-indoctrination/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/president-trumps-early-actions-undo-biden-efforts-to-protect-lgbtq-students/2025/01 The promised action comes as Republicans have increasingly focused on limiting transgender rights. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:47:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/president-trumps-early-actions-undo-biden-efforts-to-protect-lgbtq-students/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-stem-stereotypes-that-hold-students-back-arent-what-you-think/2024/12 Girls may not underrate their math performance compared to boys, after all. But math-oriented sciences are a different matter. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:14:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-stem-stereotypes-that-hold-students-back-arent-what-you-think/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-wont-take-up-case-on-districts-gender-transition-policy/2024/12 The U.S. Supreme Court declined an appeal from a parents' group contending that a district's policy on gender support plans excludes them. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:37:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-wont-take-up-case-on-districts-gender-transition-policy/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-uncertainty-ahead-for-title-ix-and-transgender-students-in-trumps-new-term/2024/11 Trump may not be able to withdraw the Title IX rule on "Day 1," but advocates on both sides expect it to go away. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:17:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-uncertainty-ahead-for-title-ix-and-transgender-students-in-trumps-new-term/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 A federal appeals court heard arguments about whether some provisions of the Title IX regulation should be allowed to go into wider effect. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:36:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-battles-and-presidential-election-have-big-implications-for-title-ix-regulation/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-state-is-bucking-gender-and-race-trends-in-school-leadership/2024/09 A 12-year study in one state shows a major uptick in the diversity of school leaders. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:37:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-state-is-bucking-gender-and-race-trends-in-school-leadership/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-new-title-ix-regulation-and-legal-battles-over-it-explained/2024/09 The Biden administration's regulation that interprets Title IX to protect LGBTQ+ students faces multiple legal challenges. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:08:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-new-title-ix-regulation-and-legal-battles-over-it-explained/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/has-superintendent-turnover-gotten-any-better-what-new-data-show/2024/09 See three key findings from an analysis of the 500 largest school districts. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:24:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/has-superintendent-turnover-gotten-any-better-what-new-data-show/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 The grassroots group's tactic is confounding schools across the country trying to keep up with which Title IX rules apply to them. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:44:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-simone-biles-has-a-lot-to-teach-women-education-leaders/2024/08 The Olympic gold medalist’s honesty about her own mental health concerns is a meaningful reminder to educators. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:42:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-simone-biles-has-a-lot-to-teach-women-education-leaders/2024/08