Market Insights

July 11, 2025

This week, we have been focused on the shifting federal funding landscape and what it means for state and district leaders—highlighting key analyses, peer reflections, and practical guidance to help make sense of what's changing and what's next. 

Spotlight

New America | A District-by-District Accounting of the $6.2 Billion the U.S. Department of Education Has Held Back from Schools

New America's latest analysis breaks down the U.S. Department of Education's decision to withhold over $6.2B in federal ESSA funds, offering a district-by-district estimate of projected losses. The piece equips state and district leaders with a clearer picture of how the freeze could affect local budgets, staffing, and services. 

From the Field

ELSF | New California mathematics curriculum materials must center multilingual learners from the beginning of the adoption process

CurriculumHQ | State math policies: Do they add up to meaningful support?

What We're Reading

Education Week | A Third of Students Don't Identify as a 'Math Person.' Can Teachers Change That?

K-12 Dive | Youngest students see big reading gains post-COVID on DIBELS assessment

EdWeek Market Brief | The Connection Between Curriculum, Professional Development and Teacher Morale

Resource of the Week

If you watch one thing this week, Watershed Advisors offers a quick-hit overview of the shifting federal fiscal climate in their recent webinar, Navigating Uncertainty in Federal ESEA Funding. State and district leaders—this is a must-watch to understand evolving guidance, anticipate funding impacts, and make informed decisions amid ongoing turbulence.

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