Teaching Profession
Q&A
A Q&A With 'Abbott Elementary' Star Quinta Brunson: 'Who Are We Without Teachers?'
The creator and star of the comedy set in a Philadelphia school talks about the show's inspiration and her hope that it helps teachers.
Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
Omicron Could Make Other Winter Bugs Worse for Kids
Data show a spike in the number of children showing up at hospitals with COVID-19, possibly because they have other illnesses, too.
Families & the Community
Want to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism? Try Texting Parents
Texting parents about their child’s school attendance can help combat chronic absenteeism, but the approach has limitations.
School & District Management
New Survey: How the Pandemic Has Made School Leadership More Stressful
Secondary school principals have reported frequent job-related stress, especially concerns about staff and student well-being.
Law & Courts
Justice Stephen G. Breyer, Who Sympathized With School Administrators, Set to Retire
The U.S. Supreme Court justice has championed racial and gender equality, while occasionally siding with school officials over students.
Social Studies
Opinion
'Holocaust Education Is Just a Jewish Concern,' and Other Misconceptions
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is a good moment to shake up how we teach students the truth about Jewish history, writes Luke Berryman.
Social-Emotional Learning
Amid the disruptions caused by the pandemic, interest in SEL is surging among educators and parents.
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Race
The latest news and perspectives on diversity, equity, and how race and racism are addressed in schools.
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School Safety
The return of in-person learning and recent acts of violence have renewed debates over how to keep students safe.
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How Schools Can Support Older Students Who Lag in Reading
Many older students have gaps in their foundational reading skills, limiting their ability to access grade-level work.
What Teachers Can Do to Help Struggling Readers Who Feel Ashamed
Students who are ashamed of not being able to read on grade level tend to withdraw from class or act out, experts say.
The Benefits of Intensive Tutoring for Older Readers
Research backs high-impact tutoring for older readers. But schools face barriers including cost and staffing.
Staffing Shortages Are Hurting Students Who Need Extra Reading Support
As schools try to support older students who need reading help, they’re bumping up against personnel issues due to the pandemic.
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Reading & Literacy
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Spotlight on K-3 Literacy
This Spotlight will help take a closer look at the "Wonders" curriculum and updated state policies on literacy plus more.
Student Achievement
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Spotlight on Tutoring
This Spotlight will empower you with information on considerations and strategies for designing high-impact tutoring programs and more.
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Teaching Profession
Video
‘It’s Not Been Easy’: How One Asian American Principal Is Modeling Inclusivity
One Asian American principal has used the increased violence toward the Asian American and Pacific Islander community during the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity for important conversations within his school.
Equity & Diversity
Video
An Educator Asks, ‘How Do We Define Diversity?’
An administrator at a Seattle independent school discusses the importance of considering the many elements that make a school diverse.
Equity & Diversity
Collection
VIDEOS: K-12 Staff Diversity Matters. Here's Why
The lack of teacher diversity dates back to the establishment of America's public school system. A look at the history and some early signs of hope.
Recruitment & Retention
Video
Black Principals: How Schools Can Hire and Support Them
People of color have long been underrepresented in the teacher ranks. The disparity is even greater among administrators.
Equity & Diversity
Video
Why Latino Representation on School Boards Matters and How to Make it Happen
School board decisions impact every aspect of students' education. A look at the value of Latino representation and work being done to get more elected.
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Missouri District Wants Career and Technical Education; Texas System Seeks Universal Math Screener
A district in Missouri is looking for a career and technical education summer program, while a system in Texas seeks a universal math screener.
Analyst's View
Simple Steps for Bringing Research to Your Education Products
Many education organizations in the market ignore common-sense ways to establish evidence for their products, explains consultant Kripa Sundar.
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The Zoom Behavior That Dooms Education Company Sales Pitches
EdWeek Market Brief surveyed district administrators, principals, and teachers about the preparation and etiquette they expect from vendors during virtual calls.
Marketplace K-12
Eyeing Major Shake-Up, FCC Weighs Revamping E-Rate Competitive Bids
Newly proposed federal rules would overhaul the process for making awards through the federal program, which aims to improve school and library internet connectivity.
- LeadershipEquity & Diversity Pride Flags and Black Lives Matter Signs in the Classroom: Supportive Symbols or Propaganda?Some districts ban Pride flags and Black Lives Matters signs in the classroom. Teachers are pushing back.
COVID Vaccine Uptake Has Stalled for Young Children. What Schools Can Do to HelpOverall, only about 1 in 5 children ages 5-11 in the United States are fully inoculated against COVID-19.From Principals, a Primer on Delivering Bad NewsCOVID and the upheavals of the last two years have raised the ante on often-emotional conversations with staff and parents.Policy & PoliticsStates N.Y. Schools Are Told to Keep Masks After Judge Overturns MandateBut in some districts, administrators immediately made masking optional for students and staff.
Why School Leaders Are Sweating the Deadline for Spending COVID Relief FundsSchools are concerned that supply and labor challenges beyond their control will constrain what they can achieve by spending federal funds.Arizona Sues Biden to Keep School Anti-Mask RulesAt issue are two state programs the Republican governor created last summer that use federal COVID-19 relief money.Teaching & LearningCollege & Workforce Readiness The SAT Is Going Digital in a Shifting College Admissions LandscapeThe format change shaves an hour from the current version and its U.S. roll-out is scheduled for 2024.
Meet the 4 Finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the YearThe four finalists hail from Colorado, Hawaii, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and were recognized for their dedication to student learning.Calif. Deletes Popular Affirmation From Curriculum After Suit Claims It's an Aztec PrayerThis lawsuit is one of the first major legal challenges to the state's model ethnic studies curriculum.TechnologyClassroom Technology A Digital Divide Haunts Schools Adapting to Virus HurdlesAs more families pivot back to remote learning, reliable, consistent access to devices and home internet remains elusive for many students.
Thousands of School Websites Went Down in a Cyberattack. It'll Happen Again, Experts SayCyberattacks on technology and education companies that work with K-12 schools are becoming a growing concern for educators, experts say.Personalized Learning Debates Put Too Much Emphasis on Technology, School Leaders SayThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a big boost for personalized learning, most educators say. But it can't be all about tech, they add.
