Ed-Tech Policy
What Happened When This District Did an About-Face on Cellphones
Cellphones have altered parents’ expectations of the availability of kids and teachers.
States
Does a Ten Commandments Display in Classrooms Violate the Constitution?
A Louisiana bill tests the extent to which religion is allowed in public places.
Teaching Profession
Teachers’ Unions Are Gaining Ground in a State That Once Forbade Them
Staff in the nation's 12th largest school district have unionized.
Special Education
Video
Video: Students With Disabilities 'Have Gotten Their Dignity Back' at This High School
All students have grown social skills from learning in a diverse setting at this school.
Assessment
Should Teachers Be Tough Graders? Here's What They Have to Say
Teachers weigh in on whether stricter grading helps their students learn more.
School & District Management
Opinion
4 Things School Leaders Should Do Before Setting Priorities
Sweeping language doesn't offer a road map for the school community. Here's why.
Cellphones
Students' cellphone use has been a major source of headaches for teachers and principals.
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Artificial Intelligence
How can schools and districts make the most of AI's potential? Find out.
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Teacher PD
Some teachers say traditional PD falls short. Get the latest insights on how it can be improved.
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Young Students Gravitate to Math. How Teachers Can Build on That Curiosity
A focus on rich, real-world problems makes math more interesting, relevant, and enticing to students.
How Teachers Build Confidence to Motivate Middle Schoolers in STEM
Sixth through eighth grade marks a shift in what motivates students, presenting a big challenge for science and math teachers.
The Motivational Power of STEM: This Program Connects Students to Potential Careers
It's not just about motivation—it's about providing supports for kids to study STEM subjects.
Educators: Start Early to Keep Students Engaged in STEM
The EdWeek Research Center asked teachers, principals, and district leaders how to motivate kids to pursue STEM learning.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the School District Technology Leader?
The tech director at school districts is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
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Learn how math gatherings provide a collaborative approach to math instruction.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Science of Reading in Practice
This Spotlight will help you analyze new curricula designed to build knowledge, review the benefits of reading aloud to students, and more.
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Search over ten thousand teaching jobs nationwide — elementary, middle, high school and more.
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English-Language Learners
Video
How Teachers Can Prepare English Learners for the WIDA Test (VIDEO)
Education Week reporter Ileana Najarro tests herself, and offers insights for teachers, on the WIDA test for English learners.
School Choice & Charters
Video
How Microschools Can Fit in the Broader K-12 System
Microschools are a necessary option to support students within the broader K-12 system, according to this school founder.
School & District Management
Opinion
Watch: Two Generations of Educators Reflect on Their Careers
This principal followed his father into education. Together, they reflect on the job.
School Choice & Charters
Video
Private School Choice: A Video Explainer
We're tracking the proliferation of school choice policies around the country. Here's how to get up to speed.
Special Education
Video
How One School Fosters Belonging for Students With Disabilities
The school transformed what has traditionally been a model of exclusion in U.S. education.
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Education Market
Special Report
What's Next for the K-12 Reading Market? New Special Report Reveals Shifting Demands
EdWeek Market Brief's analysis looks at projected district spending on core and supplemental curriculum, PD, assessment, and more.
Sales & Marketing
Exclusive Data
Do District Leaders Get Peeved When Vendors Point Them to Funding Sources?
EdWeek Market Brief surveyed K-12 officials on how they react when vendors suggest specific pools of money to pay for products or services.
Education Market
Market Analysis
Beyond LAUSD’s Massive Rollout, School District Appetite Grows for Deals With AI Companies
Has the ambitious partnership struck by the nation's second-largest K-12 system lain the foundation for similar agreements?
Meeting District Needs
Purchasing Alert
Calif. School District Looks for Online Learning Platforms; S.C. System Needs College and Career Readiness Support
A second California district is looking for educational research associated with professional development.
- LeadershipStudent Well-Being What the Research Says How Teacher Stress Management Is Crucial for Handling Student Mental HealthA Chicago program helps teachers learn how to manage their own stress in classes with more easily triggered students.
Who Trains the Trainers in the ‘Science of Reading?’How three districts help their principals learn, practice, and sustain the “science of reading” implementation in their schools.Six Years After Parkland Tragedy, Crews Demolish a Painful ReminderThe school building in Florida where a gunman killed 17 people is being pulled down. Victims' families have toured the site with lawmakers to push for change.Policy & PoliticsEducation Funding Jim Crow-Era School Funding Hurt Black Families for Generations, Research ShowsMississippi dramatically underfunded Black schools in the Jim Crow era, with long-lasting effects on Black families.
Title IX Rule to Protect LGBTQ+ Students Temporarily Blocked in 4 StatesA federal judge in Louisiana delivered the first legal blow to the Biden administration's interpretation of Title IX.Classroom Tech Outpaces Research. Why That's a ProblemExperts call for better alignment between research and the classroom in Capitol Hill discussions.Teaching & LearningTeaching A Teacher Asked and Students Answered: What Motivates You to Learn?Motivation is a key part of learning. But what sparks students’ motivation can be elusive.
Cellphones Turned My Teaching Career From 'Awesome' to ExhaustingA former high school teacher shares how his students' increasing reliance on cellphones drove him out of the classroom.Can South Carolina Schools Teach AP African American Studies? It's ComplicatedSouth Carolina state education officials did not add AP African American Studies nor AP Precalculus to the 2024-25 roster of courses.TechnologyClassroom Technology Which Teachers Are More Likely to Use AI Chatbots?A growing number of teachers are using AI-powered chatbots for work, but there’s a gap opening up among younger and older teachers.
AI Features Are Coming to iPhones and Macs. What It Means for SchoolsAI writing assistants and a calculator that can solve complex equations are some of the features that could have implications for teachers.FCC Pilot Program to Help Schools Fight 'Real and Growing' CyberattacksSchool districts and libraries can soon seek new federal grants to protect against the cyberattacks.
