Teaching
Halloween in Schools—a Fraught Trick or a Special Treat?
Some schools are reluctant to allow Halloween costumes, but educators say the festivities build community.
States
How Much Time Do Students Spend in School? It Depends on the State
State laws vary from 160 to 186 required school days per year.
States
EdWeek's Guide to the 2026 Elections: Where Education Is on the Ballot
Thirty-six races for governor and eight for state schools chief will shape K-12 policy.
School Choice & Charters
Public Schools Are Prepping for Federal Choice Cash. They Still Might Not Get It
Some district leaders are counting on funding even though their states haven't opted into the program. Go Deeper: What Is the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, and How Does it Work?
Classroom Technology
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'Techlash' Is Strongest in Suburban and Rural Schools
Educators in those areas are more likely to report that parents think students spend too much time on digital devices.
Assessment
Opinion
The Problem With Test Anxiety Happens Long Before the Test
Telling students “Calm down, and you’ll do fine” misses the mark.
School & District Management
Principal of Many Hats: 8 Awards for the School Leaders Who Wear Them All
For National Principals Month, send one of these awards to a school leader you know.
Artificial Intelligence
Find out how AI could change education, inside the classroom and out.
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Early Childhood
From oral language to screen time: what educators need to know about young learners.
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Reading & Literacy
Explore the latest news and insights around teaching students how to read.
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Getting Middle Schoolers to Do the Reading Is Hard. Can Communal Reading Help?
New classroom methods aim to help kids internalize the message that engaging in print is worth it.
Creating a Culture of Reading for Pleasure Amid a Focus on Basics
School librarians at Missouri's Clayton school district bring a culture of reading to all students.
Want Kids to Read More? An Expert Shares the Low-Cost Tips That Work (Video)
A researcher shares her tips about how to motivate kids to read more.
Can Pizza Hut-Style Rewards Spark Lifelong Reading Habits?
Schools need to partner with parents and community organizations to help students read more.
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How Play-Based Learning Helps Children Practice Math and Literacy Skills
See how elementary teachers use play-based learning to reinforce math and literacy instruction.
Early Childhood
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Play-Based Learning: How It Can Build Young Children’s Independence
An EdWeek video looks at how an early learning program helps students explore boundaries and responsibility.
Teaching
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How Co-Teaching Helps English Learners Succeed
Increasingly in the Metro Nashville schools, general-education and English-learner teachers team up.
School & District Management
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‘You’ll Make New Friends’: What Happens to Students When Their School Closes
How two middle schoolers managed uncertainty as their rural school closed its doors.
School Climate & Safety
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How One NYC School Experienced 9/11: An EdWeek Editor Recounts That Day
EdWeek's Kevin Bushweller recalls how the staff at a Manhattan public school reacted with resolute calm to upheaval.
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When Districts Are Buying Academic Resources, How Do They Plan for the Long-Term?
How do schools pick textbooks, ed-tech tools, and other instructional materials while keeping long-range goals in view?
Regulation & Policy
Industry Insight
North Carolina Gets Ready to Take the Next Step for Science of Reading — Middle School
North Carolina was among the early states to adopt the science of reading at the elementary school level, and now it’s setting its sights on expanding the framework to a new and potentially more demanding venue — middle schools.
Education Market
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Florida’s K-12 Market Faces New Pressures as Districts Lose Students
Many school systems in the state face declining enrollment, expanding options for private school choice, and tightening budget constraints.
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K-12 Dealmaking
IXL Acquires NoRedInk; PE-Backed Activate Scoops Up OER Provider
Activate and Open Up Resources will operate as a combined public benefit corporation.
- LeadershipSchool & District Management Most School Board Members Lack K-12 Work Experience. That May Be a Good ThingBoard members of all professional backgrounds can be useful, experts say
A Major Teacher-Coaching Program Flopped. What Went Wrong?The largest study of teacher coaching to date finds it has no effect on student learning.Why It’s Getting Tougher to Serve School Meals Made From ScratchFederal reimbursements aren't sufficient to support school meal programs.Policy & PoliticsEducation Funding School Funding Is on the Ballot Across the Country. Here's HowVoters will confront questions over how much money schools get and where their funding comes from.
Democratic Governors Have Questions About the Federal School Choice ProgramA letter from five Democratic governors signals some movement as state leaders decide whether to opt in.School Choice Could Prove Pivotal in Some Midterm Races This Fall"The politics of school choice are being scrambled in real time," says one advocate.Teaching & LearningSpecial Education How AI Tools Halved This District's IEP Prep TimeUsing AI in special education requires thoughtful training and privacy protections, experts say.
The Data on Teacher Absenteeism Can Be Misleading. Here's What to KnowPartly due to leave policies, a third of teachers miss 10+ days of school per year. Can districts curb the absences?What's Driving the 'Southern Surge?' Report Examines Reading Gains in AlabamaThe state invested in coaching and relied on top-down leadership.TechnologyClassroom Technology From Our Research Center Newer Educators Are Less Likely to Say Tech Helps Students LearnMany teachers new to the profession are more sketpical than veterans about the value of devices.
3 Ways to Build Elementary Students' Digital Literacy SkillsTeachers suggest age-appropriate ways to talk about computers, the internet, and artificial intelligence.Hackers Steal Personal Data of Millions of California Students in Massive BreachThe data breach involved Educational Testing Service, or ETS, which provides extensive services to California.
