School Climate & Safety
Shouldn't Classroom Doors Lock From the Inside? Here's Why Many Don't
Lack of money, logistics, and fire safety regulations are keeping schools from changing door locks.
Student Well-Being
As Students Head Back to School, COVID Protocols Wane
Many districts have dropped one of the most visible and contentious responses to the virus: mandatory universal masking.
Social Studies
'Roe v. Wade' Won't Be on Next Year's AP Government Test
The decision is an early example of how the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling will reshape how Constitutional issues are taught.
Social Studies
Q&A
How Should Asian American History Be Taught? A Scholar Explains
A high school elective course in Asian American studies is under review for approval as Texas updates its social studies standards.
Education Funding
The COVID School-Relief Funds You Might Not Know About, Explained
Governors got $7 billion to spend on COVID relief efforts for K-12 and higher education with broad discretion on how to use it.
School Climate & Safety
Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $45.2M More Over Sandy Hook lies
A Texas jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $45.2 million, adding to the $4.1 million he already has to pay.
Back to School
Educators are preparing for another school year, this time facing new challenges. Here’s how schools can start the year strong.
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Recruitment & Retention
Schools nationwide are struggling with hiring staff members and keeping them around. See what's working.
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Reading & Literacy
A national movement seeks to change how reading is taught. Here's the latest news and insights on reading and writing instruction.
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The Latest Perk Schools Are Using to Attract Teachers: 4-Day Weeks
The pros, the cons, and the unknowns of a shorter school week.
Contractors Are Filling Staffing Gaps in Schools. Know the Benefits and the Drawbacks
Schools turn to private companies for help filling positions with no local job candidates. It can be costly, but some say it's a big help.
Emergency Certified Teachers: Are They a Viable Solution to Shortages?
Emergency teachers are in bigger demand than ever. Can states and districts make smarter use of them?
One School District's Unusual Recruitment Tactic
Can a rural district in New York entice staff with a commuting perk?
Early Childhood
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Student Well-Being
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VIDEOS: Guiding Students Through Trauma
These programs are using play therapy and an SEL approach to learning to help students adjust and adapt after trauma.
Student Well-Being
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How One Family Uses Play Therapy to Address Trauma
Adoption can be traumatic for adoptees. One family, working with a therapist, utilized play therapy to help their daughters adjust.
Student Well-Being
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Student Trauma Rates Are Higher Than Ever. How Play Therapy Can Help
One program is teaching students to manage their emotions and build their communication skills at a young age through play therapy.
Student Well-Being
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'This City Is Theirs’: How One Chicago Program Is Implementing SEL
Chicago students at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning build SEL skills to help them deepen their relationships with the community.
Student Well-Being
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How Social-Emotional Learning Can Foster Student Growth
An SEL specialist in Chicago is creating a positive relationship between students and teachers, and changing how students see themselves.
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Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: Digital Promise Acquires Two Asia Society Programs; Finnish Startup Raises €1M
In an expansion of its global reach, the nonprofit Digital Promise scooped up two assets from the Asia Society.
Market Trends
The Next Wi-Fi Connectivity Hurdle for Ed-Tech Companies
Districts' internet connectivity has vastly improved, but the sheer number of tech devices and tools that operate on them is creating new needs.
Purchasing Alert
Texas District Seeks Special Education Services; Washington System to Buy Progress Monitoring System
A district in Texas is looking for special education support services, while a Washington State school system seeks a progress monitoring system.
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What Tools and Support for Learning Differences Is the Market Failing to Deliver?
EdWeek Market Brief’s survey asks K-12 officials about the accommodations missing in educational products.
- LeadershipSchool & District Management L.A. Cracks Down on Homeless Encampments Near Schools, Over the Jeers of ProtestersUnder the new restrictions, homeless people would be prohibited from setting up tents within 500 feet of every public and private school.
Statistics Update: New Trends in Enrollment, Virtual Schooling, and Special EducationNew data in EdWeek's statistics pages point to changes in where students are attending school and the services they're getting.Two Okla. Districts Get Downgraded Accreditations for Violating State's Anti-CRT LawThe Tulsa and Mustang public school systems are the first to feel the sting of a state law that restricts discussion of race and racism in schools.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts K-12 Groups Back Racial Diversity as Supreme Court Schedules Affirmative Action ArgumentsTeachers' unions and school administrator groups ask the court to uphold the consideration of race to achieve a diverse student body.
Puerto Rico Schools to Use New Aid for Teacher Raises, Hurricane and COVID RecoveryEducation Secretary Miguel Cardona announced $215 million in federal funds before the start of the new school year.3 Things in the Senate Climate-Change Bill That Could Affect K-12 SchoolsThe sweeping proposal includes funding opportunities for schools to operate electric buses and improve air quality in buildings.Teaching & LearningTeaching Tutoring or Remediation: Which Learning Recovery Strategy Is Most Popular?Tutoring is backed by research, but remediation—going back over old content—could widen some academic gaps.
States Crack Open the Door to Teachers Without College DegreesCiting vacancies, Florida now permits military veterans without a degree to teach, and Arizona will allow educators still in college.Why Teachers' Voices Matter: A Q&A With Veteran Teacher, Author, and Blogger Larry FerlazzoThe people most affected by a problem often have the best ideas on how to solve it, says the architect of Classroom Q&A.TechnologyClassroom Technology Q&A Superintendent: Recruit More Black Male Educators, Get Tech in the Hands of All StudentsMiddletown, Ohio, school district chief Marlon Styles Jr. is the first Black superintendent of that school system.
This Technology Can Write Student Essays: Is There Any Educational Benefit?Educators don't yet know what to make of GPT-3, an artificial intelligence application that generates text on command.Do Students Have Passion for Today's In-Demand Jobs? A New Analysis Says NoStudent aptitude is higher than interest in industries where significant job growth is forecast, like energy and computer technology.
