https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/governors Governors en-US 2021 (c) Education Week 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 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/leadership/why-this-governor-wants-to-ban-h-1b-visas-for-teachers-and-why-schools-use-them/2026/08 Gov. Greg Abbott wants to ban schools from using H-1B visas to hire international teachers, a strategy used to fill key staffing gaps. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:46:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-this-governor-wants-to-ban-h-1b-visas-for-teachers-and-why-schools-use-them/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/parents-can-build-numeracy-skills-at-home-these-governors-want-guidance-on-how/2026/07 Governors want the American Academy of Pediatrics to issue guidance urging parents to use games to help children build numeracy skills. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:56:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/parents-can-build-numeracy-skills-at-home-these-governors-want-guidance-on-how/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-states-new-law-sets-up-clash-with-trumps-school-choice-program-rules/2026/06 A state passed new requirements if it opts in to the new federal scholarship tax credit program. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:03:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-states-new-law-sets-up-clash-with-trumps-school-choice-program-rules/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-democratic-leaning-state-will-pass-on-the-federal-school-choice-program/2026/06 Thirty-one states are on track to participate in the first federal tax-credit scholarship program. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:31:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-democratic-leaning-state-will-pass-on-the-federal-school-choice-program/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-large-democratic-led-state-says-yes-to-trumps-school-choice-program/2026/05 Thirty-one states are on track to participate in the first major federal foray into private school choice. Fri, 08 May 2026 17:21:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-large-democratic-led-state-says-yes-to-trumps-school-choice-program/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-with-a-short-school-year-wants-to-stop-the-bleeding-of-classroom-time/2026/04 A new order aims to discourage districts from reducing instructional hours to fill budget gaps. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:18:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-with-a-short-school-year-wants-to-stop-the-bleeding-of-classroom-time/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-k-12-issues-that-top-governors-agendas/2026/04 Governors' priorities include early literacy, career education, and teacher recruitment. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:24:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-k-12-issues-that-top-governors-agendas/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/they-said-no-to-the-federal-school-choice-program-now-3-dems-are-reconsidering/2026/03 Advocacy to get Democratic states to participate has ramped up both locally and nationally. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/they-said-no-to-the-federal-school-choice-program-now-3-dems-are-reconsidering/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/texas-gov-abbott-wants-disciplinary-action-for-schools-that-resist-turning-point-usa/2025/12 He endorsed growing the footprint of the late Charlie Kirk's organization in the state's high schools. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:20:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/texas-gov-abbott-wants-disciplinary-action-for-schools-that-resist-turning-point-usa/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/proof-of-legal-status-to-enroll-in-an-oklahoma-school-its-complicated/2025/02 Public schools don’t track the number of undocumented students enrolled due to a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:20:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/proof-of-legal-status-to-enroll-in-an-oklahoma-school-its-complicated/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/jimmy-carters-education-legacy-stretched-from-the-school-board-to-the-white-house/2024/12 The 39th president helped create the U.S. Department of Education. He had also been a school board member and an education-minded governor. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:58:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/jimmy-carters-education-legacy-stretched-from-the-school-board-to-the-white-house/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-weeks-guide-to-the-2024-election/2024/09 Results from 2024 contests up and down the ballot could have major implications for K-12 schools. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:56:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-weeks-guide-to-the-2024-election/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08 Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, for the No. 2 slot on the Democratic ticket. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:50:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 Harris is the frontrunner for the top of the ticket. A look at her record on K-12, along with those of other Democratic contenders. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:04:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-considers-a-future-in-which-schools-cant-rely-on-property-taxes/2024/07 How would school districts fill the gap if a governor gets his wishes? Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:05:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-considers-a-future-in-which-schools-cant-rely-on-property-taxes/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/republican-and-democratic-governors-both-are-touting-this-k-12-priority/2024/03 Workforce readiness and career and technical education were the most common education themes in governors' state of the state addresses. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:06:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/republican-and-democratic-governors-both-are-touting-this-k-12-priority/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 Reading instruction, private school choice, and teacher pay are among the issues leading governors' K-12 education agendas. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:49:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 The Florida and California governors sparred over book bans, school closures, and parental rights during their Fox News debate. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:07:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 A Democrat who championed teacher pay raises was also reelected Kentucky's governor and Democrats won legislative majorities in Virginia. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:39:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/why-governors-are-exerting-more-control-over-schools/2023/11 Ohio has become the latest state to award the governor more control over schools. But the change has run into legal challenges. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:33:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/why-governors-are-exerting-more-control-over-schools/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-california-gov-newsoms-fight-with-a-school-district-says-about-local-control/2023/08 Newsom threatened to fine the Temecula Valley school board after it rejected a curriculum that mentioned gay rights leader Harvey Milk. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:18:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-california-gov-newsoms-fight-with-a-school-district-says-about-local-control/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-governor-boosted-school-funding-for-the-next-400-years-but-the-reality-is-more-complex/2023/07 Wisconsin's governor enshrined mandatory K-12 funding increases in law until 2425—but the move may not be transformative for districts. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:08:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-governor-boosted-school-funding-for-the-next-400-years-but-the-reality-is-more-complex/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-desantis-take-on-ap-african-american-studies-was-principled-the-medias-response-was-not/2023/03 News coverage characterized the concern as an unwillingness to teach about racism rather than how to teach it. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-desantis-take-on-ap-african-american-studies-was-principled-the-medias-response-was-not/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-pay-raise-proposals-are-gaining-bipartisan-support-whats-in-them/2023/03 More conservative governors are signing onto teacher pay raises, a cause that's typically been championed by Democrats. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:31:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-pay-raise-proposals-are-gaining-bipartisan-support-whats-in-them/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-educators-we-must-defend-ap-african-american-studies/2023/02 In an open letter to colleagues, a former Florida educator urges teachers to speak out. "No one will save us." Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:22:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-educators-we-must-defend-ap-african-american-studies/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 States across the country are considering sweeping school choice bills that would send public funds to private schools. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:04:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-republican-fight-against-critical-race-theory-continues-as-arkansas-enacts-new-ban/2023/01 Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order this week banning “indoctrination and critical race theory” in schools. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:08:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-republican-fight-against-critical-race-theory-continues-as-arkansas-enacts-new-ban/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/educators-weigh-k-12-impact-from-an-unpredictable-election/2022/11 Many of the most contentious issues in the 2022 midterms resonate most at the local level. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:10:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/educators-weigh-k-12-impact-from-an-unpredictable-election/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/k-12-and-the-midterms-what-to-watch-for/2022/11 Educators sound off on what the hard-fought midterm elections could mean for K-12 policy. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:17:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/k-12-and-the-midterms-what-to-watch-for/2022/11