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Voters will confront questions over how much money schools get and where their funding comes from. Go Deeper: EdWeek’s Guide to the 2026 Elections
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Collage of ballots and language from propositions from Arizona, Washington and Florida.
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Professional Development What the Research Says 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.
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Illustration of a silver whistle hanging on a cord that's torn in one spot and fraying at the edges. A pin with an apple illustration on it hangs on the cord above the whistle.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion We’re Stuck on the Wrong Question About SEL in Early Childhood
A familiy therapist explores how to help children make sense of their emotions.
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A grid of elementary school children expressing a wide variety of different emotions. SEL. Social Emotional Learning.
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Reading & Literacy How One Library Is Linking Storytime to Classroom Lessons
In one county, some after-school programs use the schools' curriculum. It could boost kids' reading, experts say.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Preventing Measles Outbreaks in Schools: Key Takeaways
Schools can insulate themselves from health risks through a combination of knowledge and prevention. Related: Measles Has Come Back in Force. Is Your School Ready?
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School Choice & Charters Opinion School Choice Champion Highlights K-12 Disruptors
Education advocate Jeanne Allen encourages reform that centers human flourishing.
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