Equity & Diversity
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What Do Teachers Think About Discussing Racism in Class? We Asked Them
The new nationally representative EdWeek Research Center survey also asked educators whether they believe systemic racism exists.
Federal
LGBTQ Students Are Protected by Federal Anti-Discrimination Law, Education Dept. Says
Schools violate Title IX when they discriminate against students based on sexual orientation or gender identity, the agency said Wednesday.
Equity & Diversity
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Transgender Students: 'People Suffer When They Can’t Do What Makes Them Happiest'
Transgender students in nine states are required to play only on sports teams that match their gender assigned at birth.
Law & Courts
The Opioid Crisis Hit Schools Hard. Now They Want Drug Companies to Pay Up
School districts have collectively spent at least $127 billion on services for students affected by opioid addiction, recent court filings say.
Social Studies
Republicans Want Federal Funding Cuts to Schools Using '1619 Project'—But There's a Twist
A bill from U.S. Sens. Tom Cotton, Mitch McConnell, and others targets schools using lessons based on the New York Times Magazine series.
States
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Map: Where Critical Race Theory Is Under Attack
This national map tracks where state legislatures are attempting to limit how teachers can discuss racism and sexism in the classroom.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 has upended America’s K-12 education system. See how schools are being impacted.
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Reopening
The latest news and insights on the debate over when, and if, to reopen school buildings.
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Student Learning
The pandemic has disrupted schooling for more than a year, leading to concerns over learning loss.
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Nation Earns a 'C' on School Finance, Reflecting Inconsistency in K-12 Funding and Equity
The Edweek Research Center's latest analysis finds a gulf in many states between per-pupil spending and how that K-12 money goes out.
School Leaders Say Stimulus Cash Will Go a Long Way—But Deep Funding Challenges Remain
An EdWeek survey finds many districts avoided the dire fiscal fate predicted last spring. But a flood of federal aid poses stark choices.
State Grades on School Finance: 2021 Map and Rankings
Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on school finance, along with how they scored on a host of indicators.
State and National Highlights Reports (Quality Counts 2021)
The Quality Counts 2021 State Highlights Reports capture the key data you need to assess your state’s performance.
School Climate & Safety
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Spotlight on Safe Reopening
In this Spotlight, review how your district can strategically apply its funding, and how to help students safely bounce back, plus more.
Student Well-Being
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Spotlight on Social Emotional Learning
In this Spotlight, learn where things should start, evaluate what child-development experts are saying, plus more.
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Student Well-Being
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Where Friendship Happens When School Goes Online
With school online and social interactions limited, senior Nate Bone found a new group of friends through his school’s cross country team.
School Climate & Safety
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A Year of Activism: Students Reflect on Their Fight for Racial Justice at School
Education Week talks to three students about their year of racial justice activism, what they learned, and where they are headed next.
Equity & Diversity
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What Is Critical Race Theory and Why Are States Banning It? (Video)
Several state legislatures have severely limited the way teachers can discuss issues of race in the classroom.
Student Well-Being
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The Awkward, Exciting, and Uncertain Transitions to Middle School, High School, and College
Students in 5th, 8th, and 12th grades anticipate their transition from pandemic schooling to a new level of education in the fall.
Student Well-Being
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Pandemic Transitions – High School Seniors Ready for College
Graduating seniors look back on their senior year and look ahead at what's to come for each of them as they pursue a college education.
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Marketplace K-12
ETS Acquires English Language Learning Test Assets for Japan
The major research and assessment organization has acquired the testing assets of its longtime partner in providing English language learning tests.
Analyst's View
What State and Local Ed Tech Directors Worry About as Schools Return to In-Person Learning
The new executive director of the organization representing state ed-tech directors says teachers will need myriad forms of support as schools return more fully to face-to-face instruction.
Purchasing Alert
Maryland District to Buy Reading Program; N.Y. School System Looks for African American History Textbooks
A district in Maryland is looking for an adapted reading program, and a district in New York is seeking African American history textbooks.
Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: MindSpark Learning, Frontline Education Make Acquisitions
K-12 PD provider MindSpark Learning has acquired a STEM learning platform. In a separate deal, Course Hero has acquired a popular suite of literary resources.
- LeadershipSchool & District Management We Pay Superintendents Big Bucks and Expect Them to Succeed. But We Hardly Know ThemNational data is skimpy, making it hard to know what influences superintendents' decisions to move on, retire, or how long they stay. Why?
For the First Time in the Pandemic, a Majority of 4th Graders Learn in Person Full TimeThe latest monthly federal data still show big racial and socioeconomic differences in who has access to full-time in-person instruction.To Offer Remote Learning in the Fall or Not? Schools Are SplitAn EdWeek Research Center survey shows that nearly 4 of every 10 educators say their schools will not offer any remote instruction options.Policy & PoliticsEducation Funding To Get Billions in COVID-19 Aid, States Pledge Focus on Mental Health, Learning RecoveryTwenty-eight states had submitted plans to the Education Department as of mid-June to access $41 billion from the American Rescue Plan.
High Court Asks Biden Administration Views on Harvard Affirmative Action in AdmissionsSome had expected U.S. Supreme Court justices to jump at the chance to reconsider the practices in education, but that's delayed for now.Some in Congress Fear State Budget Decisions May Undercut COVID-19 Education ReliefA dispute in Wisconsin over coronavirus relief underscores how technical issues and politics are affecting education spending decisions.Teaching & LearningReading & Literacy Is the Bottom Falling Out for Readers Who Struggle the Most?A growing proportion of 4th and 8th graders read at the lowest level on national tests. Experts are working to understand why.
Teachers Are More Likely to Experience Depression Symptoms Than Other AdultsA new survey by the RAND Corp. found that teachers are experiencing high levels of job-related stress, and it could cause them to quit.Popular 'Wonders' Curriculum Shows Gaps in Alignment to Reading ResearchA new review claims that the curriculum has gaps in its alignment to reading research, and doesn't offer enough supports for teachers.TechnologyData Knowing What Schools Did in the Pandemic is Crucial. So Is Preserving That DataA prominent researcher is working to collect information on schools and COVID-19 to inform future study on the pandemic's effects.
Like Police Officers, Educators Have Been Caught on Camera Behaving BadlySeveral recent incidents show how students and parents can use their cellphones to capture abusive or racist behavior by some educators.School District Leaders Are Still Worried About Home Internet Access for StudentsSchools have scaled-up their efforts to help more kids get online, according to a new survey, but concerns remain about tech equity.
