Ed-Tech Policy
Ed. Dept. Recommends These 3 Principles to Develop School Cellphone Policies
Seek input from students, teachers, and parents, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
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Opinion
The Trump Administration Should 'Devolve the Ed Dept.'s Responsibilities to the States'
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx cuts loose on high points and frustrations of her tenure.
Student Achievement
'Sharp, Steep Declines': U.S. Students Are Falling Behind in Math and Science
Among American students, gaps among high and low performers are growing wider.
Classroom Technology
Typing Is Still a Foundational Skill. Do We Teach It That Way?
As more testing goes digital, educators see a need to teach keyboarding skills earlier.
Teaching Profession
Law Restricting Teachers' Unions Falls After More Than a Decade
The Wisconsin law was deemed unconstitutional.
School & District Management
Opinion
I Invited Students to Help Hire a New Assistant Principal. Here’s What Happened
What began as an opportunity for the students turned into a gift for our administrative team.
College & Workforce Readiness
The latest news on preparing students for high school graduation and what happens after.
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What Is Disciplinary Literacy?
Tim Shanahan's research helped crystallize the idea of "discipline specific literacy." How has it evolved?
Reading and Writing Like a Scientist
English and science teachers in Missouri middle schools collaborate to help students tackle complex scientific texts.
What Happens When Every Teacher in a School Has the Tools to Improve Reading?
In a whole-school literacy initiative, students learn metacognitive tools to help with reading and then apply them across content areas.
'Can We Trust This Source?' And Other Questions Readers Ask in History
Historical texts require students to weigh authors' bias, context, and audience.
Reading & Literacy
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Spotlight on Inclusive Literacy Resources & Tools
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative strategies and resources to support diverse learners.
School Climate & Safety
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Spotlight on Reimagining School Safety: A Holistic Approach
This Spotlight will help you examine strategies to create safe learning environments that promote student well-being and academic success.
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Adolescent Literacy?
Answer 7 questions about literacy for adolescents.
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Education Week News Quiz: Nov. 26, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
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Federal
Video
Linda McMahon: 5 Things to Know About Trump's Choice for Education Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former pro-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon to lead the education department.
Teaching
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Teachers, Try This: Teach Kindness Through Words and Actions
This 4th grade teacher creates lessons and projects around showing kindness.
Federal
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Trump’s Pledge to Ax the Education Department: Can He Do That?
Trump would need approval from Congress to dismantle the Education Department or change federal education policy.
School & District Management
Video
‘I’m Not About Making Excuses’: Lessons From the National Principal of the Year
With this targeted approach, the National Principal of the Year improved student test scores in reading and math.
Social Studies
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What Happened as a Government Class Watched Election Returns Live
This teacher takes his AP government class to an election watch party each cycle. What that looked like this year.
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Market Analysis
How Women Have Risen to the Top of the Education Industry — and Why Others Feel Held Back
EdWeek Market Brief's research has found that fewer women occupy executive roles, despite the benefits gender equity brings to companies.
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Who Influences School District Purchasing of Academic Resources?
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In the Dark: Why School Districts' Process for Buying Academic Resources Confuses Vendors—and K-12 Officials
An EdWeek Research Center survey reveals that education companies and district and school leaders are flummoxed by K-12 procurement.
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AllHere Founder Faked Financial Consultant Emails, Defrauded Investors, Federal Prosecutors Allege
Federal prosecutors have charged Joanna Smith-Griffin with defrauding investors out of nearly $10 million.
- LeadershipSchool Climate & Safety Schools Are Bracing for Upheaval Over Fear of Mass DeportationsThe threat of deportation "inhibits people's ability to function in society and for their kids to get an education,” says a legal expert.
The 3 Reasons Why Students Lose the Most Instructional TimeStates vary widely in how much instructional time they require, creating disparities that are only exacerbated by common interruptions.Elon Musk Is Opening a School for Young Students. Here’s What We Know About ItThe tech billionaire has claimed that the current Education Department is "basically paying people to hate America."Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts How a Supreme Court Case on Vaping Stands to Impact SchoolsThe U.S. Supreme Court heard an important case about federal regulation of flavored e-cigarettes, which remain a concern for schools.
What's in the Lawsuit That Alleges Linda McMahon Failed to Protect ChildrenThe lawsuit filed by former World Wrestling Entertainment workers alleges a culture of acceptance of sexual misconduct.Trump's Plans Would Disrupt Funding for Schools. What Would It Look Like?School districts are bracing for a period of fiscal turbulence and whiplash that could strain their efforts to meet students’ complex needs.Teaching & LearningCollege & Workforce Readiness Q&A Graduation Rates Might Get Worse Before They Get BetterSchools must make a convincing case for why students should show up, Robert Balfanz says.
The Top 10 Things That Keep Teachers Up at NightTeachers share their biggest work-related stressors.Inside the Effort to Shed Light on Districts' Curriculum ChoicesFew states make the information easily searchable.TechnologyPrivacy & Security Districts Flood FCC With Requests for New Cybersecurity FundsThe demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise.
U.S. Students' Computer Literacy Performance DropsU.S. scores were on par with the international average for computer and information literacy but below average for computational thinking.How and When Students Learn to Type, in ChartsMore than two-thirds of school and district leaders say their school or district teaches keyboarding. How they do it differs.
