https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/low-income-students Low-Income Students en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-student-meal-debt-soars-school-districts-launch-their-own-fundraisers/2026/09 Meal cost increases, changes in federal food assistance eligibility may lead to more unpaid balances, experts say. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-student-meal-debt-soars-school-districts-launch-their-own-fundraisers/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-who-fail-dual-enrollment-classes-still-benefit-a-new-study-says/2026/08 The study looked into dual-enrollment failures and participating students' eventual college enrollment. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:26:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-who-fail-dual-enrollment-classes-still-benefit-a-new-study-says/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-help-when-families-cant-afford-school-supplies/2026/08 Inflation and other economic challenges are making back-to-school shopping more costly. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:13:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-help-when-families-cant-afford-school-supplies/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-moves-to-dismantle-head-start-quality-standards/2026/08 The Trump administration announced plans to dismantle the federal regulations that have defined Head Start for decades. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:12:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-moves-to-dismantle-head-start-quality-standards/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-schools-stop-free-meals-for-all-as-snap-enrollment-falls/2026/08 A rising number of schools no longer qualify for a federal program to provide free meals to all students. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:40:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-schools-stop-free-meals-for-all-as-snap-enrollment-falls/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/high-costs-keep-12-6-million-kids-out-of-summer-programs-report-finds/2026/08 The Afterschool Alliance report recommends greater public and private funding of summer programs. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:34:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/high-costs-keep-12-6-million-kids-out-of-summer-programs-report-finds/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-option-for-high-school-graduates-federal-aid-for-workforce-credentials/2026/05 Workforce Pell will grant students federal aid for certificate courses as short as eight weeks. Thu, 28 May 2026 15:17:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-option-for-high-school-graduates-federal-aid-for-workforce-credentials/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/can-a-science-museum-reshape-learning-inside-one-districts-experiment/2026/05 A state-of-the-art science museum and a formerly under-resourced elementary school form a rare partnership. Wed, 27 May 2026 22:16:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/can-a-science-museum-reshape-learning-inside-one-districts-experiment/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-factors-make-a-school-more-likely-to-be-labeled-failing/2026/03 Schools that educate large numbers of students of color and low-income children are most at risk. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:34:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-factors-make-a-school-more-likely-to-be-labeled-failing/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/homework-assignments-less-common-in-high-poverty-districts/2026/02 An EdWeek Research Center survey examines out-of-school assignments by poverty level of the school system. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:17:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/homework-assignments-less-common-in-high-poverty-districts/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-lapse-in-snap-funding-shows-about-the-role-of-schools/2025/11 An emergency fund will help school coordinators with students' needs during the government shutdown. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:59:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-lapse-in-snap-funding-shows-about-the-role-of-schools/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-alone-cant-be-the-great-equalizer-so-what-now/2025/09 When I started as a school leader, I thought focusing on factors external to school was just “making excuses.” Not anymore. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:31:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-alone-cant-be-the-great-equalizer-so-what-now/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-happens-when-you-give-students-50-a-week/2025/07 Students who received $50 a week showed improved attendance and financial literacy, researchers found. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-happens-when-you-give-students-50-a-week/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/who-will-bear-the-brunt-of-trumps-hold-on-6-8-billion-in-school-funds/2025/07 The sudden absence of expected federal funds has already cost some educators their jobs. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:39:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/who-will-bear-the-brunt-of-trumps-hold-on-6-8-billion-in-school-funds/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-number-of-students-getting-free-school-meals-is-in-flux-why/2025/06 New York has become the latest state to make school meals free to all students regardless of income. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:43:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-number-of-students-getting-free-school-meals-is-in-flux-why/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-wants-to-gut-head-start-hes-already-begun/2025/04 More than 800,000 students would lose access to early childhood education if Trump's draft budget proposal is enacted. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:18:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-wants-to-gut-head-start-hes-already-begun/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-trump-administration-is-sabotaging-head-start/2025/04 Early-childhood education is being dismantled right in front of us. The quiet crisis comes with a heavy cost. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:18:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-trump-administration-is-sabotaging-head-start/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/congressional-budget-cuts-threaten-free-school-meals-for-millions/2025/03 More than 12 million children could lose access to federally subsidized free school meals if Congress changes program requirements. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:39:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/congressional-budget-cuts-threaten-free-school-meals-for-millions/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/dozens-of-head-start-programs-still-arent-receiving-promised-federal-funds/2025/02 Some providers of pre-K and child care have waited more than a week for federal reimbursements that typically arrive in 24 hours. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:55:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/dozens-of-head-start-programs-still-arent-receiving-promised-federal-funds/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/public-schools-by-the-numbers-how-enrollment-funding-and-more-changed-in-2024/2024/12 K-12 enrollment is dropping, funding is lagging economic growth, and other takeaways from newly available data. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:26:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/public-schools-by-the-numbers-how-enrollment-funding-and-more-changed-in-2024/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-trump-could-roll-back-access-to-free-school-lunches/2024/11 Project 2025 and a GOP budget proposal call for axing a federal rule that allows public schools to serve free meals to all students. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:51:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-trump-could-roll-back-access-to-free-school-lunches/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/money-matters-now-what-how-districts-get-more-funding-for-poor-students/2024/10 Targeting more funding to students who are most in need has a measurable effect on their academic performance, according to new research. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:08:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/money-matters-now-what-how-districts-get-more-funding-for-poor-students/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-children-are-living-in-poverty-what-this-means-for-schools/2024/09 New Census data show children are increasingly vulnerable. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:14:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-children-are-living-in-poverty-what-this-means-for-schools/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-schools-charge-for-meals-and-field-trips-parents-often-pay-transaction-fees/2024/07 Paying bills online is easy, but comes at a significant cost for low-income families in particular, a new federal report shows. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:09:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-schools-charge-for-meals-and-field-trips-parents-often-pay-transaction-fees/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-some-topics-are-hard-to-teach-a-teachers-guide-to-tackling-one-of-them/2024/07 This guide for teachers is designed to create an understanding around the issues of poverty, and provide classroom lessons on the topic. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:37:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-some-topics-are-hard-to-teach-a-teachers-guide-to-tackling-one-of-them/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-free-meal-programs-are-having-a-tough-time-feeding-kids-this-summer/2024/06 Federally sponsored summer meal programs require children to eat on site, but what happens in a heat wave? Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:00:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-free-meal-programs-are-having-a-tough-time-feeding-kids-this-summer/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-librarians-are-creating-free-book-fairs-heres-how/2024/06 School librarians are turning to free book fairs in an effort to get more books to children in poverty. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:05:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-librarians-are-creating-free-book-fairs-heres-how/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-start-your-own-free-book-fair-heres-how-you-can-get-started/2024/06 Book fairs may shut out families in poverty. Here's how some school librarians are making free versions. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:04:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-start-your-own-free-book-fair-heres-how-you-can-get-started/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-complex-factors-affecting-english-learner-graduation-rates/2024/05 A new study disaggregated New York City graduation rates to find how various factors impact English learners' graduation rates. Wed, 08 May 2024 20:46:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-complex-factors-affecting-english-learner-graduation-rates/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-made-parents-central-to-its-turnaround/2024/04 A strategy to constantly bring parents into the school has been central to rising achievement at a Detroit-area elementary school. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-made-parents-central-to-its-turnaround/2024/04