https://www.edweek.org/race Race en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:20:01 GMT https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/appeals-court-revives-lawsuit-over-1st-graders-black-lives-matter-drawing/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-my-secret-for-engaging-students-in-a-black-history-jawn/2026/02 Here’s the class discussion you should be having before introducing a new history lesson. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-my-secret-for-engaging-students-in-a-black-history-jawn/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/after-60-years-a-louisiana-district-fights-to-exit-federal-desegregation-order/2026/01 St. Mary Parish is on the frontlines of a legal battle to end ongoing school desegregation cases dating back to the civil rights era. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:32:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/after-60-years-a-louisiana-district-fights-to-exit-federal-desegregation-order/2026/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/trump-admin-accuses-minneapolis-schools-of-racism-in-protecting-minority-teachers/2025/12 The Justice Department has filed its latest suit alleging racism for efforts to boost teacher diversity. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:38:19 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/trump-admin-accuses-minneapolis-schools-of-racism-in-protecting-minority-teachers/2025/12 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-scrubbing-critical-conversations-about-racism-isnt-helping-your-students/2025/12 Five ways to create "brave spaces" for your classroom while also embracing humanity. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:28:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-scrubbing-critical-conversations-about-racism-isnt-helping-your-students/2025/12 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-schools-cannot-afford-to-ignore-race-and-identity/2025/10 People often don't notice discrimination if it doesn't affect them directly. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-schools-cannot-afford-to-ignore-race-and-identity/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers-of-color-is-discriminatory-trump-admin-says/2025/09 The U.S. Department of Justice says the program meant to boost the ranks of minority teachers discriminates against white educators. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:22:12 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers-of-color-is-discriminatory-trump-admin-says/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-efforts-to-fund-schools-more-equitably-actually-worsened-racial-inequality/2025/09 Researchers examined three decades of school finance reforms in 40 states. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:57:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-efforts-to-fund-schools-more-equitably-actually-worsened-racial-inequality/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-cant-require-schools-to-certify-they-wont-use-dei-judge-says/2025/08 A federal judge appointed by Trump struck down several efforts made by the U.S. Department of Education to curb educators’ use of DEI. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:12:57 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-cant-require-schools-to-certify-they-wont-use-dei-judge-says/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/group-subscriptions/leadership/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-race-school-culture Your Guide to Race & School Culture Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:13:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/group-subscriptions/leadership/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-race-school-culture https://www.edweek.org/leadership/another-district-restores-a-confederate-name-to-its-schools/2025/08 The district dropped Robert E. Lee's name from two buildings in 2020. The Lee name will be back for the 2026-27 year. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:04:19 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/another-district-restores-a-confederate-name-to-its-schools/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/student-dress-codes-can-send-the-wrong-message-how-to-get-them-right/2025/08 Recommendations include a climate survey for students and reevaluating subjective language in dress code policies. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:24:43 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/student-dress-codes-can-send-the-wrong-message-how-to-get-them-right/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-district-reimagined-elementary-school/2025/07 Caldwell Parish, La., merged three elementary schools in part to bolster racial and socioeconomic diversity. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:47:23 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-district-reimagined-elementary-school/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-were-5-years-past-the-george-floyd-protests-are-black-students-better-off/2025/06 Promises of equality and justice languished and then under Trump, were declared void. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:38:11 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-were-5-years-past-the-george-floyd-protests-are-black-students-better-off/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-let-dei-practices-die-replace-them-with-something-better/2025/06 Individual student agency enabled by strong families and schools can lead students to success, writes a researcher. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:02:53 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-let-dei-practices-die-replace-them-with-something-better/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/what-is-illegal-dei-trump-admin-s-school-probes-start-to-paint-a-picture/2025/05 Department probes focused on rooting out DEI have mostly targeted colleges. But the Trump administration is also looking toward K-12. Tue, 13 May 2025 15:03:32 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/what-is-illegal-dei-trump-admin-s-school-probes-start-to-paint-a-picture/2025/05 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teachers-dont-identify-creativity-equally-in-all-students-why-that-matters/2025/05 Teachers have subconscious biases in how they view student creativity. That could result in disadvantages—at school and beyond. Mon, 12 May 2025 20:54:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teachers-dont-identify-creativity-equally-in-all-students-why-that-matters/2025/05 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-wades-into-dei-fight-over-native-american-mascots-in-schools/2025/04 Scholars and Native American activists have long pushed back on schools’ use of such images. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:13:39 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-wades-into-dei-fight-over-native-american-mascots-in-schools/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-to-schools-banish-equity-ideology-in-discipline/2025/04 Trump’s latest action continues to take aim at diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:50:29 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-to-schools-banish-equity-ideology-in-discipline/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/see-which-states-are-telling-trump-their-schools-dont-use-illegal-dei/2025/04 Education Week tracked state responses to an April 2025 Education Department request for states and schools to certify they don't use DEI. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:30:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/see-which-states-are-telling-trump-their-schools-dont-use-illegal-dei/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/defending-ed-dept-cuts-linda-mcmahon-says-its-time-to-do-something-different/2025/04 Linda McMahon told ed-tech entrepreneurs she wants to cut bureaucracy but keep key federal funds flowing to schools. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:22:07 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/defending-ed-dept-cuts-linda-mcmahon-says-its-time-to-do-something-different/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-tells-schools-no-federal-funds-if-youre-using-dei/2025/04 A letter sent out Thursday is another Trump administration to curb diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools—and use funding as leverage. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:43:43 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-tells-schools-no-federal-funds-if-youre-using-dei/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/see-which-schools-trumps-education-department-is-investigating-and-why/2025/03 The agency has opened more than 100 investigations. Check out our map and table to review them. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:03:07 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/see-which-schools-trumps-education-department-is-investigating-and-why/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-diversity-isnt-a-dirty-word-why-politicians-are-scapegoating-dei/2025/03 The language may be new, but we’ve seen these same tactics used to attack racial equality for decades. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:52:44 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-diversity-isnt-a-dirty-word-why-politicians-are-scapegoating-dei/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/districts-cant-pay-teachers-promised-incentives-after-trump-admin-cuts-funding/2025/03 Grants meant for teacher and school leader development in high-need schools were abruptly cut by the Trump administration. Districts are looking for other options. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:45:26 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/districts-cant-pay-teachers-promised-incentives-after-trump-admin-cuts-funding/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/nations-largest-teachers-union-sues-education-department-over-dei-threats/2025/03 It's the second lawsuit to challenge the guidance that seeks to end diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:41:03 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/nations-largest-teachers-union-sues-education-department-over-dei-threats/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-schools-experienced-a-lost-decade-how-they-can-recover/2025/03 Recent NAEP results underscore concerns about student achievement. A charter school founder suggests what to do. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-schools-experienced-a-lost-decade-how-they-can-recover/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-race-based-classes-dont-automatically-break-the-law/2025/03 Among other things, an FAQ document clarifies some rules around student clubs and the teaching of Black history—two areas of confusion. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:56:57 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-race-based-classes-dont-automatically-break-the-law/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-warns-schools-end-race-based-programs-or-risk-losing-funds/2025/02 A sweeping new letter from the Education Department says schools and universities should stop using race as a factor in programming. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:34 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-warns-schools-end-race-based-programs-or-risk-losing-funds/2025/02 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/5-key-takeaways-from-linda-mcmahons-confirmation-hearing/2025/02 President Trump's education secretary nominee pledged to maintain school funding even as she works to end the U.S. Department of Education. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:19:37 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/5-key-takeaways-from-linda-mcmahons-confirmation-hearing/2025/02