Student Well-Being
Districts Say Social Media Is Hurting Students' Mental Health. Now They're Suing
A growing number of school districts are filing lawsuits to hold social media companies accountable for teens' declining mental health.
School Climate & Safety
Do Schools Use Threat Assessment Fairly? In This State, There’s Little Data So Far
The school safety tool is supposed to separate small incidents from true concerns.
School & District Management
3 Things We Now Know About Superintendents
They’re among the most influential people in public education.
College & Workforce Readiness
What the Research Says
How to Get Students to Take Advanced Courses Sooner: Strategies for Schools
An ongoing research study highlights ways schools can help students take more college-ready courses.
School & District Management
Advocacy Is a Key Duty for Principals, Too
Advocacy goes hand in hand with school leadership, a Maryland principal says.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
How Can a Teacher Navigate the So-Called 'Reading Wars'?
Shaming those who used instructional approaches outside the "science of reading" won't help.
Few Students Take Computer Science. This District Offers a Blueprint for Changing That
One New York district exposes its students to computer science from prekindergarten through high school.
What Happened When a District Decided to 'Mess With High School'
Synergy at Mineola High School feels more like a tech startup than a high school. And in many ways, it is.
Schools Bought Tech to Accelerate Learning. Is It Working?
Experts say technology has helped with acceleration, but there's still a long way to go.
Misguided Use of Ed Tech Is a Big Problem. How Schools Can Help Prevent It
Despite heavy investment in educational technology, educators are often not satisfied with it.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Closing the Reading Achievement Gap
This Spotlight will empower you with expert advice on helping students with complex texts and more.
Special Education
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Spotlight on Special Education Compliance
This Spotlight will help you examine implementation of universal screening for dyslexia and more.
College & Workforce Readiness
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School Climate & Safety
Video
Students Want to Feel Safe at School. Here’s What They’re Asking For
Students across the country worry school shootings are becoming routine. So they're walking out of school for "common sense" gun laws.
Equity & Diversity
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State Canceled School Club's Queer Alliance Drag and Donuts, Here's What Students Did Next
Scarlett Seyler, president of her Florida school's Queer and Ally Alliance club, shares her perspective on legislation restricting LGBTQ+ instruction.
Teaching
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Teachers, Try This: Improve Student Engagement Through Design
Small differences in font choice and size within classroom materials can make a huge difference for students.
Families & the Community
Video
Reports of Radioactive Contamination Closed Their School. This PTA Is Demanding Answers
After their Missouri elementary school was closed, a group of parents have tried to engage with the district on the school’s future.
Families & the Community
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These Moms Ran for Their Local School Board and Won. Here’s What They've Learned
After their district brought on a new superintendent, these Michigan moms decided to run for their local school board, and they won.
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Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: Reach Capital Partners Raises $215M Fund; Renaissance Completes Acquisition
Renaissance announced it has completed its acquisition of GL Education, a U.K.-based assessment company.
Purchasing Alert
N.C. District Seeks High-Dosage Tutoring; Ga. System to Buy College and Career Readiness Program
A school system in North Carolina is looking for high-dosage tutoring, while a Georgia district seeks a college and career readiness program.
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How Much Ed Tech is Ideal? Some Educators Want More
An EdWeek Market Brief survey finds that many K-12 officials would like to keep or add to the level of tech in their classrooms, despite misgivings in some districts.
Analyst's View
What Happened When an Education Company Executive Became a Substitute Teacher
An executive at the company Solution Tree, challenged to try her hand at substitute teaching, describes the lessons she's learned in the classroom.
- LeadershipEquity & Diversity Reparations for Black Americans: How K-12 Schools Fit InCities, states, and school districts are studying ways to atone for past injustices and prevent future ones, including in K-12 education.
Schools Turn to AI to Detect Weapons. But Some Question the Tech's EffectivenessSchools have turned to AI systems to screen for weapons, but some have reported false alarms, missed weapons, and logistical concerns.Schools Are Confronting Centuries of Racial Injustice. Will They Offer Reparations?Reparations efforts have multiplied recently, with some districts considering how they can atone for discrimination against Black Americans.Policy & PoliticsSchool Choice & Charters Nation's First Religious Charter School Denied, For NowThe action by the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board buys some time to consider the implications, including for the members themselves.
Court Backs Firing of Teacher Who Refused to Use Transgender Students’ NamesThe appellate court said a teacher seeking a religious accommodation under Title VII caused undue hardship for a school district.What Educators Should Get Used to Hearing on the Campaign Trail in 2024More Republicans are announcing their intentions to run in the 2024 presidential election. They have a lot to say about schools.Teaching & LearningCollege & Workforce Readiness 5 Ways Schools Can Make Career Prep Programs More Rigorous and EquitableAmericans say career and technical education programs should be a top priority, but schools can easily fall into old habits.
Biden Team Spotlights How Cybersecurity Education Can Help Protect DemocracyCybersecurity education can help kids land high-paying jobs with a public service focus, a panel convened by the Biden administration said.Using a Curriculum Rich in Arts, History, and Science Led to Big Reading ImprovementsStudents taught using the approach outperformed those in other schools, a new study finds.TechnologyClassroom Technology What the Research Says How Teachers Choose Apps for Their ClassroomsA study examines whether educators are more likely to select apps that have educational benchmarks or ones that feature buzzwords.
We Asked ChatGPT: Should Schools Ban You?The debate about the benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence, and more specifically ChatGPT, is heating up.Using Tech to Accelerate Learning: One Teacher's StoryA 1st grade teacher in Nebraska discusses how an ed-tech product helps her accelerate learning for her students.
