Teaching Profession
Can Teachers 'Quiet Quit?'
Educators talk about setting boundaries around what they are willing to do for work.
School Climate & Safety
School Shootings Reach Record Level, Data Show
There have been 35 school shootings so far in 2022, more than in any single year since Education Week began tracking the incidents in 2018.
School & District Management
7 Ways School Leaders Can Master Nonverbal Communication
A leadership expert shares advice for using nonverbal communication to improve interactions and get the right message across.
Families & the Community
'Parental Rights' Poised to Be Hot Issue in School Board Races
A fast-growing conservative group is pushing a parents' rights pledge for school board candidates.
Recruitment & Retention
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Schools’ Staffing Challenges Persist in New Year
Schools are still struggling to fill special education and other positions as the school year gets underway.
Privacy & Security
Should School Districts Pay a Ransomware Demand? It's Not Always Simple
Deciding whether to pay a ransomware demand depends on a district's own risk-benefit analysis.
Climate Change
Heat. Fires. Floods. Schools are already suffering the consequences of climate change.
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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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School & District Management
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Spotlight on K-12 Decision-Making
This Spotlight will help you learn how teachers can help drive systemic change, evaluate school progress on driving equity, and more.
Classroom Technology
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Spotlight on Balanced Screen Time
This Spotlight will help you understand responsible online behavior, what schools can do to prevent the overuse of technology, and more.
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School & District Management
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How Principals Can Approach Difficult Decisions
One big piece of advice: Put students at the center of every decision.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Texas School District to Buy Hiring Software; Virginia School System Seeks Curriculum Audit
A Texas district is looking for talent acquisition software, while a Virginia school system seeks audit services for its K-12 science curriculum.
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Tapping Talent From Outside Education: Why K-12 Companies Look to Other Industries
Hiring managers and executives at companies serving K-12 districts see enormous benefits in the ideas and specialized skills that applicants from outside the education field can bring.
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Give Us More Tools to Make Sense of K-12 Data, School Superintendents Say
Superintendents are looking for tools or technology that help them make better use of data, according to a new survey from the Data Quality Campaign.
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Washington District To Provide Racial Healing Circles; New York System Seeks Textbooks
A Washington district is looking for a racial healing circles provider, while a New York school system seeks French textbooks.
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School Nurses’ Mental Health Is Suffering. Here’s How District Leaders Can HelpIt's important for district leaders to communicate to parents and the public what school nurses can and cannot do.What People Don't Get About Being a Principal: Reflections From 3 LeadersAs school leaders mark National Principals Month, three principals discuss why they do what they do.Policy & PoliticsFederal Feds Emphasize Legal Protections for Pregnant or Recently Pregnant Students, EmployeesThe U.S. Department of Education has released a new resource summary related to pregnancy discrimination in schools.
Divisions on Race, Gender Intensify a Fight for State SuperintendentThe Arizona election for state superintendent illustrates the polarization engulfing K-12 policy nationwide.EPA Doubles Aid for Electric, Natural Gas-Powered School Buses, Citing High DemandThe $965 million in funding helps schools replace existing diesel buses with zero- and low-emissions alternatives.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession What the Research Says U.S. Teachers Work More Hours Than Their Global Peers. Other Countries Are Catching UpNew international data show how teachers' work lives shifted in the pandemic.
What is the Goal of Civics Education? Critical Thinking, Teachers SayFar fewer teachers said that "future political engagement" was a goal for civics class, a new survey found.How to Teach About Natural Disasters With CareAnchoring science lessons in current events, like Hurricane Ian, can foster students’ authentic interest. But it also comes with challenges.TechnologyEd-Tech Policy Fewer Districts Are Providing Home Internet Access, But Students Still Need ItThe pandemic has led to a boom in technology adoption among teachers and schools that requires high-speed broadband access at home.
Adopting New Classroom Technologies Is Hard. A New Federal Guide Aims to HelpWhile tech availability and affordability are often high equity priorities, how schools put digital tools to work is a big challenge.Why Computer Science Education Will Be Crucial for 'Every Job'Los Angeles schools' instructional tech expert talks about putting learning first, and technology second.
