School & District Management
How District Leaders Can Make Social Media Work for Them
Two school district leaders with impressive followings share best practices for using social media.
Curriculum
Off-the-Shelf or Custom-Made? Why Some Districts Are Designing Their Own Curriculum
Advocates say the homegrown materials better reflect the cities where they live and the students they serve.
Budget & Finance
Opinion
6 Ways to Solve the Teacher Shortage With Federal Stimulus Money
ESSER funds can help districts do something extra for teachers, writes a school finance expert.
Equity & Diversity
Censoring Race and Racism Lessons Defies Best Practice and May Be Unlawful, Report Argues
A teachers' union and a lawyers' alliance marshal legal and pedagogical evidence for racially inclusive and culturally responsive teaching.
Professional Development
Education Professional Development Superpower? ISTE and ASCD Set to Merge
Both organizations believe the merger is a “no brainer,” given the prominence technology now plays in teaching and learning.
Teaching Profession
With New Grants, Teachers' Union Doubles Down on Partnerships With Parents
The American Federation of Teachers will invest $1.5 million in parent outreach—a counterweight to conservatives' parents'-rights narrative.
Recruitment & Retention
Schools nationwide are struggling with hiring staff members and keeping them around. See what's working.
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Reading & Literacy
A national movement seeks to change how reading is taught. Here's the latest news and insights on reading and writing instruction.
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Sex Education
As more states move to restrict what’s taught in the classroom, sex education is back in the spotlight.
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Keep School Staff Motivated All Year Long: Advice From Principals
Here are some of the things—big and small—that school leaders do and say to keep teachers excited about the job.
Ensure Your Staff Gets the Message: 3 Tips for School Leaders
School staff are inundated with information. Here's a few ways to ensure they will actually hear you.
How District Leaders Can Make Social Media Work for Them
Two school district leaders with impressive followings share best practices for using social media.
10 Buzzwords Educators Never Want to Hear Again
We asked educators on social media to share their least favorite education “buzzword” and why it grinds their gears.
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This case study profiles three district leaders who, with the help of Formative, overcame these struggles and transformed teaching and learning.
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Data show that parents and educators agree the internet is a useful learning tool — but also raise safety and privacy concerns. For schools, navigating the complexities of student safety and privacy requires a balanced, nuanced approach.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Mathematical Thinking
This Spotlight will help you give learners the tools to solve the world’s puzzles, empower students with mathematical thought, and more.
School Climate & Safety
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Positive School Climate & Culture?
Answer 7 questions about Positive School Climate & Culture.
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School & District Management
Video
Overdoses at School: One School District’s Response to the Fentanyl Crisis
A surge in fentanyl overdoses is affecting students. LAUSD’s Alberto Carvalho offers advice for educators on the frontlines.
Families & the Community
Video
How Students Are Using Advocacy to Overcome Their Anxiety About Climate Change
For some students, climate change advocacy can help alleviate stress about the impacts of a warming planet. Schools can support that work.
Student Well-Being
Video
Do Students Need Mental Health Supports? Or Are We Just Coddling Them?
Two professionals who work with students describe what the pandemic revealed about the kinds of supports that young people need.
School & District Management
Video
Schools Have a Vital Role to Play in Helping Solve the Climate Crisis
K-12 schools have a big role to play in helping solve the climate crisis. But with time and resources in short supply, the question is how.
School Climate & Safety
Video
To Discourage Binary Thinking, Schools Need to Challenge Students on Their Beliefs
The nation may be embroiled in divisiveness, but schools must teach students how to work with those whose opinions differ from their own.
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Marketplace K-12
Overwhelmed by Apps, Districts Urged to Reduce Redundancies
A new report gives the 20 most popular apps in school districts today, and makes the case for districts reigning them in.
Exclusive Data
How Have K-12 Priorities for Spending Federal Stimulus Aid Changed Over the Past Year?
A new EdWeek Market Brief survey reveals shifts in school systems' priorities for spending federal emergency aid, compared with a year ago.
Purchasing Alert
South Carolina District Seeks Assignment Software; Nebraska School System to Buy Online Tutoring Services
A South Carolina district is looking for student assignment software, while a Nebraska school system seeks online tutoring services.
Analyst's View
Rethinking Professional Development to Keep Teachers in the Profession
High-quality professional development can help keep teachers in the field by allowing them to "imagine where they're going" in their careers, says UnboundEd President & CEO Lacey Robinson.
- LeadershipStudent Well-Being Half of School Nurses Report Being Harassed, ThreatenedThe past few years have been tough for school nurses for a few different reasons.
School Sports Participation Drops, Raising Concern About 'Physical Learning Loss'But interest in e-sports and inclusive teams is rising.Biden's National Strategy on Hunger: What It Means for SchoolsThe administration seeks more access to free school meals and nutritious foods. But a universal free meals bill is stalled in Congress.Policy & PoliticsStates Election Guide 2022: K-12 Issues and Candidates Shaping the MidtermsEducation is at the heart of some of the most contentious issues on voters' minds as they weigh candidates from governor to local school board.
Maine Opts Out of $440M Multistate Settlement With JuulMaine was not willing to agree to Juul's condition that would have barred school districts from suing the company.Maine OKs First Religious School for Tuition ReimbursementA Supreme Court ruling had ordered the state to treat religious schools the same as other private schools regarding tuition reimbursement.Teaching & LearningEnglish-Language Learners Want to Support Immigrant Students? Get Creative With FundingImmigrant student supports can vary widely, but there's one common thread: Districts must get creative to fund them sustainably.
Banned-Book Author: If a Book Isn't in the School Library, 'It Might as Well Not Exist'Ashley Hope Pérez, an author and a former high school English teacher, explains her concerns with the current wave of school book bans.Immigrant Students Are Under Pressure. Four Ways Districts Can Support ThemAs the immigrant student population grows nationwide, experts offer advice on best practices to support these students and their families.TechnologyClassroom Technology Q&A Why Computer Science Education Will Be Crucial for 'Every Job'Los Angeles schools' instructional tech expert talks about putting learning first, and technology second.
Does Your School Really Need That Technology? 7 Questions to AskEd-tech leaders are considering effectiveness, teacher satisfaction, and other factors when asking those questions.What Do Teachers Want From Learning Management Systems? We AskedThe use of learning management systems is almost ubiquitous, but educators say there's still lots of room for improvement.
