Elections
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Education Debates You'll Likely Hear About in the Election, Explained
Brush up on key education policy issues that could show up in national, state, and local races.
Policy & Politics
Interactive
Education Week's Guide to the 2024 Election
The presidential race isn't the only one on ballots this November that could have major implications for K-12 schools.
Federal
Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Would Be 'Honored' to Be Trump's Education Secretary
The conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer.
School Choice & Charters
Private School Choice in the 2024 Election, Explained
Three states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice.
Federal
Days After Georgia Shooting, No Mention of Safety or Schools in Trump-Harris Debate
The debate came less than a week after two students and two teachers were killed at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga.
Social Studies
Opinion
How Educators Should Approach Election Discussions in Classrooms
Are schools the right place to discuss political topics? It depends.
Student Well-Being
How Free School Meals Became an Issue Animating the 2024 Election
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has highlighted his state's law to provide free school meals to all students as he campaigns for vice president.
Federal
Photos
PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes at the Moms for Liberty National Summit
Former President Trump was a keynote the final night—and said little about schools.
Federal
At Moms for Liberty National Summit, Trump Hardly Mentions Education
In a "fireside chat" with a co-founder of the parents' rights group, the former president didn't discuss his education policy priorities.
Budget & Finance
The Future of Property Taxes Is on Ballots This Fall. Why It Matters for Schools
Several states are considering reforms that would lower property taxes—or ask voters to approve eliminating them altogether.
Federal
‘Coaching and Politics’: What Coaches See in Tim Walz's VP Candidacy
Tim Walz's experience as a football coach is viewed by fellow coaches as good preparation for national politics.
Social Studies
In Their Own Words
Teaching Presidential Elections Isn't Easy. How One Teacher Manages
Shari Conditt teaches her students about electoral processes through current events including presidential elections.
Social Studies
How Teachers Tackle 2024 Election Discussions
The 2024 presidential election offers an opportunity to grow civic engagement, teachers say.
Federal
Video
WATCH: 5 Key Education Moments From the Democratic National Convention
Calls to end gun violence, Tim Walz's background as a teacher, and Project 2025 all made for key K-12 moments at the 2024 convention.
Teaching Profession
The Education Issue Americans Agree on That's Not Good News for Teaching
Americans from all sides think that teacher recruitment and retention is a big issue, but they don't want their kids becoming teachers.