Social Studies
The Violent History of White Supremacy Is Rarely Taught in Schools. It Should Be
As Trump promotes 1776 project, educators say a more complete history of white vigilante justice taught in the classroom could prevent another Capitol insurgency.
Student Achievement
From Our Research Center
Are Today's Students Set Up for Success? Nation Earns B-Minus in Latest EdWeek Index
The grade represents steady progress on a range of academic and socioeconomic factors, but the pandemic’s full impact has yet to be felt.
Policy & Politics
Biden Revokes Trump's 'Patriotic Education' Order, Will Shield DACA
Joe Biden took a flurry of executive actions on his first day as president that included a new government-wide emphasis on racial equity.
States
Interactive
Where Teachers Are Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Education Week is tracking plans for vaccinating K-12 educators across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Social Studies
Opinion
Same Old Civics Ed. Won't Save Us
The outgoing Trump administration's "1776" report dodges white supremacy when every classroom needs to fight it, write two teacher educators.
School & District Management
1,000 Students, No Social Distancing, and a Fight to Keep the Virus Out
A principal describes the "nightmare" job of keeping more than 1,000 people safe in the fast-moving pandemic.
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 nearly a year, leading to concerns over learning loss.
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Where Families Are Feeling Pandemic Impacts the Worst
Recent Census data show families nationwide suffering job loss, food insecurity, and a lack of technology crucial for remote education.
State Grades on Chance for Success: 2021 Map and Rankings
Examine the grades and scores for states and the nation on the socioeconomic and other indicators in the Chance-for-Success Index.
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.
What’s Behind the Grades and Scores for Quality Counts 2021?
Here's a guide to the grading scale and each of the indicators that go into making up the rankings for this year's Quality Counts report.
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College & Workforce Readiness
Documentary
A Year Interrupted
When COVID-19 closed schools for millions of students, Education Week documented two seniors as they faced an uncertain future.
Student Well-Being
Video
What Does It Mean To Be Trauma-Informed? A 4-Part Video Explainer
As our understanding of how trauma affects students expands, so does our understanding of how to build a school environment to help them.
Science
Video
How a STEM Program Helps Students of Color See Themselves in Science
Portland youngsters gather in gardens and cook vegan meals as part of Camp ELSO’s mission to foster STEM learning for students of color.
Science
Video
Try This at Home: How to Make Slime
Coolidge High School science teacher Jonte Lee teaches students how to make slime using home ingredients.
Equity & Diversity
Video
Black Student Voices: Classroom Discussions on Race
In this video, the second in a series, Black high school students talk about their experiences discussing race in the classroom.
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Marketplace K-12
Looking to Forge Bonds in the Era of Remote Work? Make Time for Play
Education companies can nurture teamwork and camaraderie in a remote environment by encouraging their works to engage in play, writes Sara Potler LaHayne, the CEO of Move This World
Purchasing Alert
Pennsylvania District Looks for Special-Needs Software, Science Equipment
A school district in Pennsylvania plans to buy science supplies and equipment, while a large Florida district anticipates buying musical instruments.
Special Report
An Inside Look at the Texas Education Market
In a new special report, EdWeek Market Brief explores the budget pressures and spending plans facing school districts in Texas, a key state market.
Exclusive Data
What Kinds of Companies Are Districts Turning To for the First Time During COVID-19?
EdWeek Market Brief asked district leaders and principals about what types of companies they are taking chances on during the pandemic.