Special Education
The Pros and Cons of AI in Special Education
Even special educators who have embraced the technology are urged to proceed with care.
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This story is part of our enterprise reporting project on special education.
Budget & Finance
Why Chronic Absenteeism Is a Budget Problem, Too
Chronic absenteeism has serious academic consequences. It also comes with a price tag.
Teaching
Opinion
Better Classroom Management Can't Wait. How to Make Changes Now
The three “truths” about managing student behavior that teachers should unlearn.
Mathematics
Q&A
Teacher Group Wants a Focus on Low Math Performance, Too
A teacher-led nonprofit focuses on how to avoid “math aversion” in middle school.
School & District Management
Q&A
How K-12 Leaders Can Better Manage Divisive Curriculum and Culture War Debates
Conflict resolution for K-12 leaders isn’t “rocket science,” but it takes practice.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Equity? Equality? How Educators Can Tell the Difference
Educators offer students what they need, rather than simply treating everyone the same.
Cellphones
Students' cellphone use has been a major source of headaches for teachers and principals.
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Artificial Intelligence
How can schools and districts make the most of AI's potential? Find out.
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Climate Change
The school year is getting hotter. See how schools are responding to climate change.
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Retention Is the Missing Ingredient in Special Education Staffing
Many special education teachers switch to other teaching positions. Districts are exploring ways to keep them in the needed role.
What Happens for High Schoolers Who Need More Than 4 Years?
Districts work to serve older students longer than four years to plan for a changing career world.
‘A Unique Challenge’: What English Learners With Disabilities Need
From language barriers to bilingual education program lockouts, dual-identified students face unique challenges researchers say.
The Pros and Cons of AI in Special Education
AI can make special educators' jobs easier by handling paperwork and serving as an adaptive tool. But there are privacy and other concerns.
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During Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, students at Gillespie High School are taking proactive steps to raise awareness and cultivate safe driving practices within their community.
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Spotlight on Empowering Educators and Engaging Students
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Special Education
Video
How Schools Can Use AI to Lighten the Load for Special Education Teachers
A look at some of the use cases for AI in special education, and some of the precautions educators should take when incorporating AI.
Recruitment & Retention
Video
Meet the High School Students Already Training To Be Teachers
These young future educators share the moments that motivated them, and the concerns they have for their future.
Recruitment & Retention
Video
A Look Inside a High School Devoted to Training the Next Generation of Educators
This magnet high school supports Texas students pursuing careers in education. Here's how it works.
Teaching Profession
Video
'Welcome to the White House': Teachers Get a Rare Honor
First lady Jill Biden hosted state teachers of the year for an inaugural state dinner. Here's what it looked like.
Families & the Community
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‘A Welcoming Place’: Family Engagement Strategies for Schools (Video)
Schools that enlist parents as partners see positive results. Here's how to do it.
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Marketplace K-12
Testing Providers Could Be Forced to Pivot Quickly as Result of Biden’s State Testing Policy
The Biden administration's recent guidance for how states should carry out end-of-year tests could force changes in everything from the design of exams to how they're scheduled.
Marketplace K-12
Pennsylvania Governor Pitches School Funding Overhaul
The Democrat's school funding proposal, which would fundamentally alter how the state funds schools, is viewed skeptically by Republican legislators.
Purchasing Alert
Calif. Purchasing Cooperative to Buy SEL Assessment System; Va. District Seeks Classroom Science Supplies
A Virginia district is looking to award a yearly contract for classroom science supplies, and a major purchasing cooperative in California is searching for a social-emotional learning assessment system.
Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: Renaissance Acquires Nearpod, in Major Pairing of Classroom-Focused School Companies
Renaissance has acquired Nearpod, in a merging of companies that bring a focus on classroom assessment and interactive features designed to boost student engagement.
- LeadershipFamilies & the Community Q&A How These District Leaders Turned Family Engagement on Its HeadTwo Leaders to Learn From share insights on what family and community engagement entails.
Judge Says State Can't Block Teachers From Discussing Critical Race TheoryThe rule stops short of more broadly blocking Arkansas from enforcing its ban on certain topics.How to Build Voter Support for School Bonds: 5 TipsA ‘steady drumbeat of communication’ with lots of detailed information go a long way, district leaders say.Policy & PoliticsFederal K-12 Leaders Denounce Antisemitism But Reject That It's Rampant in SchoolsThree school district leaders said they're committed to rooting out antisemitism during a hearing in Congress.
Miguel Cardona in the Hot Seat: 4 Takeaways From a Contentious House HearingFAFSA, rising antisemitism, and Title IX dominated questioning at a U.S. House hearing with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.What New School Spending Data Show About a Coming Fiscal CliffNew data show just what COVID-relief funds did to overall school spending—and the size of the hole they might leave in school budgets.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession Explainer What Is Doxxing, and How Can Educators Protect Their Privacy Online?Keeping personal and professional information separate can be difficult for teachers, experts say.
The Complex Factors Affecting English-Learner Graduation RatesA new study disaggregated New York City graduation rates to find how various factors impact English learners' graduation rates.Average Teacher Pay Passes $70K. How Much Is It in Your State?Teacher pay is growing faster than at any point since the Great Recession. But it's lower than a decade ago when accounting for inflation.TechnologyClassroom Technology From Our Research Center How Educators Are Using AI to Do Their JobsEducators are slowly experimenting with AI tools in a variety of ways, according to EdWeek Research Center survey data.
Ed-Tech Companies Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks. A New Federal Effort Wants to HelpThe Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools.Should Teachers Disclose When They Use AI?Some experts say being transparent could could help model appropriate AI use.
