Social Studies
It’s a Complicated Time for Teachers to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
At a lesson-writing workshop, teachers discussed how we should interpret founding principles today.
Early Childhood
Kids Are Entering Preschool More Comfortable With Screens Than Books. What Now?
Screen time is rising among the youngest students. Experts explain its effect on literacy skills.
Social Studies
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'There Are No Heroes Coming to Save Us': Black History Without the Hero Worship
We should teach the history of justice work through a community lens, explains Bettina L. Love.
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
Science
Talking to Astronauts, and Other Ways to Get Kids Excited About STEM
Educators need to look beyond standard curricula to expose students to real-world STEM experiences.
Budget & Finance
States Are Weighing Eliminating Property Taxes. That Has Big Implications for K-12
Legislators and activists say the revenue could be replaced with income and sales taxes, but others doubt the math.
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Why AI Is a Big Problem for School Cybersecurity
Many school districts are ill-prepared to defend themselves against AI-powered cyberattacks.
Is AI Ready to Protect Schools From Cyberattacks?
Some experts and district tech leaders are unsure what role the tech should play in cybersecurity.
These Students Tricked Teachers With Phishing Emails—for a Good Cause
The exercise helped students understand how to protect themselves against hackers.
‘Things That Scare Me and Keep Me Up at Night.' A Tech Leader on AI Threats
AI is now being used to supercharge cyberattacks against schools.
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Spotlight on Innovative Ways to Support Teaching & Learning
This Spotlight focuses on supporting teachers and learners navigating key issues in today's ever more complex learning environment.
Recruitment & Retention
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Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Know Today’s K-12 Hiring Landscape?
Assess your knowledge of the key factors driving K-12 hiring today.
Artificial Intelligence
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About AI Policy, PD and Practical Use in Your District?
Answer 7 questions about AI Policy, PD and Practical Use in Your District?
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Student Well-Being & Movement
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How This District Is Shrinking Students’ Screen Time—After the School Day Ends
Engagement navigators in this district help students take advantage of the many available extracurriculars.
Artificial Intelligence
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Is the ‘AI Glow’ Starting to Wear Off? What to Expect in 2026
Artificial intelligence is now integrated into a wide variety of products and services that K-12 schools use, making it almost inescapable.
Education Funding
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School Funding: The 3 Big Questions to Watch in 2026
2025 was a disruptive year for school funding, here's what we're anticipating in the year ahead.
Reading & Literacy
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How Reading Instruction Evolved in 2025, and What’s Ahead
Throughout 2025, Education Week has covered how states and districts are continuing to incorporate new instructional methods and materials.
Reading & Literacy
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What Happens When Middle and High Schoolers Still Struggle to Read?
When it comes to reading, teachers and experts alike say that many older students still struggle with the basics.
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- LeadershipSchool & District Management Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political ControversiesThe exercises, delivered virtually or in-person, can help district leaders role-play volatile discussions.
Three Ways Principals Are Reinventing Professional DevelopmentGive teachers more ownership over their learning, say principals.Jesse Jackson, Advocate for Equitable K-12 Funding and Curbing Youth Violence, Has Died at 84The reverend and long-time civil rights advocate was a two-time presidential candidate.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts Mark Zuckerberg Quizzed on Kids' Instagram Use in Landmark Social Media TrialThe Meta chief testified in a court case examining whether the company's platforms are addictive and harmful.
75,000 Undocumented Students Graduate High School Each Year. What Happens Next?A new analysis estimates 90,000 undocumented students reach the end of high school each year.California Sues Ed. Dept. in Clash Over Gender Disclosures to ParentsCalifornia challenges U.S. Department of Education findings on state policies over gender disclosure.Teaching & LearningCurriculum Why Media Literacy Efforts Are Failing to Keep Up With MisinformationClassroom educators need support from district and school leaders in addressing flashpoint topics.
Measles Cases Are Rising. How Educators Can Protect ThemselvesAs some common childhood illnesses make a comeback in schools, here's what educators need to know.More States Are Calling for Math Reform. Will It Improve Student Outcomes?National math scores are sitting at historic lows. But experts disagree on how to raise achievement.TechnologyArtificial Intelligence Do Teachers Have the Skills to Use AI? New Test Aims to Find OutETS, known for licensing tests, wants to gauge teacher readiness for new technology.
Hackers Are 'Getting Really Smart.’ How Schools Can Boost Their DefensesWhat’s especially worrisome is the ability of cyber criminals to use AI to mimic real people.Microsoft Joins Other Companies in Trying to Fill AI Training Gap in SchoolsProviding teachers with professional development on AI has been a big challenge for schools.
