Equity & Diversity
Efforts to Ban Critical Race Theory Now Restrict Teaching for a Third of America's Kids
Teachers are refusing to talk about anything race-related and administrators of color are being harassed, according to a new study.
School & District Management
How the Evolving Science on COVID Precautions Puts District Leaders in a Bind
For principals and district leaders, trying to keep schools open during the ever-evolving pandemic can be complex and a source of friction.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
6 Strategies for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion at Your School
When pursuing DEI work, start from the premise that bias is normal, writes Fonati Abrokwa.
Federal
Miguel Cardona Tells Teachers 'I Know You're Tired' in Speech Outlining Major K-12 Goals
The education secretary outlined his vision for education and specific goals for schools, but COVID has complicated his work.
Equity & Diversity
Video
‘It’s Not Been Easy’: How One Asian American Principal Is Modeling Inclusivity
He has used the increased violence toward the AAPI community amid the pandemic as an opportunity for important conversations with students.
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.
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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Spotlight on K-3 Literacy
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This Spotlight will empower you with information on considerations and strategies for designing high-impact tutoring programs 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
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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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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.
- LeadershipFamilies & the Community Want to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism? Try Texting ParentsTexting parents about their child’s school attendance can help combat chronic absenteeism, but the approach has limitations.
New Survey: How the Pandemic Has Made School Leadership More StressfulSecondary school principals have reported frequent job-related stress, especially concerns about staff and student well-being.Omicron Could Make Other Winter Bugs Worse for KidsData show a spike in the number of children showing up at hospitals with COVID-19, possibly because they have other illnesses, too.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts Justice Stephen G. Breyer, Who Sympathized With School Administrators, Set to RetireThe U.S. Supreme Court justice has championed racial and gender equality, while occasionally siding with school officials over students.
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.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.
