https://www.edweek.org/elections Elections en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:12:29 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 How results from Tuesday could affect K-12 schools, and the trajectory of Trump's education policies. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:12:29 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-the-research-says-about-school-boards-how-much-conflict-really-is-there/2025/07 Plus, how competitive are board elections? How much do teachers' union endorsements matter? Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:01:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-the-research-says-about-school-boards-how-much-conflict-really-is-there/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/few-school-board-races-are-competitive-heres-why/2025/06 Most school board turnover is caused by incumbent members resigning. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:24:27 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/few-school-board-races-are-competitive-heres-why/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-this-district-headed-off-misinformation-about-its-school-bond-campaign/2025/06 School bonds are hot-button issues for districts—and ripe for misinformation campaigns. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:13:27 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-this-district-headed-off-misinformation-about-its-school-bond-campaign/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-school-choice-complicates-district-bond-elections/2025/05 Families who transfer children out of their residential districts may be less likely to vote in bond elections, researchers find. Fri, 30 May 2025 20:32:12 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-school-choice-complicates-district-bond-elections/2025/05 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-voters-have-a-message-for-lawmakers-about-education-stop-the-blame/2025/02 Education policy can feel more partisan than ever, but there are a few things most voters agree on. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:04:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-voters-have-a-message-for-lawmakers-about-education-stop-the-blame/2025/02 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/a-divided-electorate-agrees-on-one-thing-education-didnt-get-enough-airtime/2025/01 A newly released poll finds voters wanted to hear more. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:52:16 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/a-divided-electorate-agrees-on-one-thing-education-didnt-get-enough-airtime/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/school-leaders-confront-racist-texts-harmful-rhetoric-after-divisive-election/2024/11 Educators say inflammatory rhetoric from the campaign trail has made its way into schools. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:56:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/school-leaders-confront-racist-texts-harmful-rhetoric-after-divisive-election/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-win-is-a-wake-up-call-for-educators-heres-why/2024/11 Following the election, those in and around K-12 should reflect shared values and turn down the heat. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:14:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-win-is-a-wake-up-call-for-educators-heres-why/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-a-reminder-to-america-we-still-agree-on-more-than-we-dont/2024/11 In the wake of the election, the education sector has important work ahead to bridge our political differences. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:43:34 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-a-reminder-to-america-we-still-agree-on-more-than-we-dont/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/schools-are-eerily-quiet-about-the-election-results-educators-say/2024/11 Teachers say students' reactions to Trump's win are much more muted than in 2016. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:48:57 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/schools-are-eerily-quiet-about-the-election-results-educators-say/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/dont-forget-about-money-for-schools-how-public-education-fared-at-the-polls/2024/11 Voters approved billions for school construction bonds in California—but rejected more than $4 billion in bond spending in Houston. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:11:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/dont-forget-about-money-for-schools-how-public-education-fared-at-the-polls/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/voters-rejected-private-school-choice-a-trump-administration-may-push-it-anyway/2024/11 Pro-school choice initiatives failed in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:35:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/voters-rejected-private-school-choice-a-trump-administration-may-push-it-anyway/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/in-deep-red-florida-voters-reject-partisan-school-board-races/2024/11 Florida voters rejected a constitutional amendment to make school board races partisan. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:28:56 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/in-deep-red-florida-voters-reject-partisan-school-board-races/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 A candidate's past calls for Democrats' executions thrust one of this year's four state superintendent races into the national spotlight. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:37:53 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/video-what-happened-as-a-government-class-watched-election-returns-live/2024/11 This teacher takes his AP government class to an election watch party each cycle. What that looked like this year. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:10:47 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/video-what-happened-as-a-government-class-watched-election-returns-live/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/whats-at-stake-for-schools-as-trump-returns-to-the-White-House/2024/11 The former president has pledged major changes to education policy, but much of his agenda for schools is a political longshot. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:06:41 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/whats-at-stake-for-schools-as-trump-returns-to-the-White-House/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/watching-the-election-results-live-with-mr-lipmans-ap-government-class/2024/11 Students from Highlands High School in Texas came together as scholars and first-time voters to witness election results together. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:08:02 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/watching-the-election-results-live-with-mr-lipmans-ap-government-class/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/if-we-dont-vote-nothing-is-going-to-change-first-time-voters-report-back/2024/11 Students at this Wyoming high school share their experience of voting for the first time. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:46:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/if-we-dont-vote-nothing-is-going-to-change-first-time-voters-report-back/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-post-election-advice-for-the-classroom-from-a-teacher/2024/11 What educators can say to their students or families if they express concerns or anxiety about election-related classroom discussions. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:22:35 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-post-election-advice-for-the-classroom-from-a-teacher/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-whats-really-at-stake-for-education-in-this-election/2024/11 What a Harris or Trump presidential victory might mean for federal education policy, according to Rick Hess. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-whats-really-at-stake-for-education-in-this-election/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/student-journalists-want-to-cover-politics-not-everyone-agrees-they-should/2024/11 Student journalists are grappling with controversial topics—a lesson in democracy that's becoming increasingly at risk for pushback. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:14:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/student-journalists-want-to-cover-politics-not-everyone-agrees-they-should/2024/11 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 A Maine high school has piloted a new class called Election Year, where students dive deep into campaign politics. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:05:14 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/students-dont-want-to-talk-about-politics-either/2024/10 The election is occurring at a time when many schools are discouraged from having tough conversations in class. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:09:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/students-dont-want-to-talk-about-politics-either/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-educators-say-theyll-vote-in-the-2024-election/2024/10 Educators' feelings on Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vary by age and the communities where they work. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:42:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-educators-say-theyll-vote-in-the-2024-election/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-struggling-to-discuss-the-election-in-class-these-5-steps-can-help/2024/10 For many teachers, political anxiety is the elephant in the classroom. The science of emotional intelligence can offer clarity. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:32:34 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-struggling-to-discuss-the-election-in-class-these-5-steps-can-help/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/why-trump-and-harris-have-barely-talked-about-schools-this-election/2024/10 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump haven't outlined many plans for K-12 schools, reflecting what's been the norm in recent contests for the White House. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:55:03 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/why-trump-and-harris-have-barely-talked-about-schools-this-election/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 There's a lot of talk—again—about eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what it does and how it works. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:50:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/charter-schools-are-in-uncharted-political-waters-this-election-season/2024/10 From big constitutional questions to more practical, local concerns, the charter school sector faces a number of challenges. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:04:31 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/charter-schools-are-in-uncharted-political-waters-this-election-season/2024/10