Student Well-Being
Opinion
Grief Has Engulfed the Learning Environment. Here's What Can Help
Three strategies to bring grief-responsive teaching into your classroom.
Student Well-Being
From Our Research Center
COVID Precautions in the Cafeteria? 1 in 5 Educators Say Schools 'Not Doing Anything'
An EdWeek Research Center survey finds wide variation in what schools are doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during mealtimes.
Curriculum
From Our Research Center
The Topics That Lead Book Ban Requests, According to School Leaders
A new survey of teachers, principals, and district leaders sheds some light on book ban and censorship requests.
School & District Management
Teachers Confront Half-Empty Classrooms as Virus Surges
Teachers are wrestling with whether to forge ahead with lessons and how to help students left behind.
Teaching Profession
What Happens When Teachers Are Out of Sick Days?
We asked EdWeek's social media followers to share their school policies on COVID-related sick leave. Here’s how they responded.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court to Hear Case of Coach Who Prayed After Games in Defiance of School District
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether school districts may prohibit private religious expression by public school employees.
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.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Spotlight on Inspiring Innovation through STEM Education
This Spotlight will empower you on ways to include more students of color, locate gifted students in unexpected places, and more.
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Equity & Diversity
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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
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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
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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.
Teaching Profession
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Explainer: Why Is America’s Teaching Force So White?
A lack of diversity in the teaching profession is a problem with academic ramifications for all students. A look at the history behind the issue.
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Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: Texthelp Makes Acquisition; Austrian Company GoStudent Announces Major Fundraise
Texthelp has acquired Don Johnson, Inc., in a pairing of companies focused on technology for special needs populations, and European tutoring provider GoStudent has raised €300 million.
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How One Florida District Is Diagnosing 'Learning Loss,' and Charting a Way Forward
A top district official from the Pasco County Schools in Florida talks about the district's efforts to promote equitable opportunities for students, and help them explore career paths.
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A New Era for RFPs: What Education Companies Need to Know About Virtual Bidding
An Edweek Market Brief survey breaks down whether districts are shifting to online solicitations, or sticking with in-person bids.
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North Carolina District to Buy Math Internship Program; Pennsylvania System Seeks Mental Health Services
A district in North Carolina has issued an RFP for a math teacher internship program, while a system in Pennsylvania looks for mental health services.
- LeadershipStudent Well-Being To Play or Not? CDC, Schools Diverge on SportsOmicron has made sports riskier this winter and schools are all over the map on whether the games must go on.
Democrats Try to Stamp Out School Closures as Omicron SurgesDemocrats are speaking out more forcefully against COVID-19 school closures, recognizing a rising anger among parents.Threats of Student Violence and Misbehavior Are Rising, Many School Leaders ReportA new EdWeek Research Center survey suggests a link between the return to in-person learning and behavior problems.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts Students Lose Appeal on Right to Civics Education, But Win Praise From Judges AnywayA federal appellate court panel commended Rhode Island students for the novel effort, but said Supreme Court precedent stood in the way.
Ind. Teachers Push Back Against Bill That Would Let Parents Vet School CurriculaSparking opposition from dozens of teachers, the legislation seeks to require all school curricula to be vetted by parent review committees.Citing Educator and Parent Anxieties, Senators Press Biden Officials on Omicron ResponseLawmakers expressed concern about schools' lack of access to masks and coronavirus tests, as well as disruptions to in-person learning.Teaching & LearningSocial Studies What's the History of Reconstruction? In Many States, Students Don't Get the Whole PictureA new report finds that state standards muddy the significance of the era, omit key understandings, or promote false narratives.
Explainer: Why Are Chicago Schools, Teachers' Union Fighting?The issue that caused the most chaos in the roughly 350,000-student district was when and how to revert to remote learning.Some Teachers Are Running Out of Sick Days, and Administrators Are Hesitant to HelpWith a shortage of substitutes and pressure to stay open, administrators are reluctant to extend paid time off for teachers with COVID.TechnologyPrivacy & Security 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.Schools Are Battling Tech Fatigue. How Are They Responding?Blended learning—a mix of face-to-face and online instruction—is declining in popularity, a Christensen Institute survey shows.
