Reading & Literacy
Teachers Are Still Teaching Older Students Basic Reading Skills, Survey Finds
The timely research has some surprises.
Federal
New Title IX Rule Could Actually Simplify Some Things for Districts, Lawyers Say
Experts say the change will make things easier for districts, but it requires preparation.
English-Language Learners
English Learners' Proficiency Scores Are Still in Decline, Data Find
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Budget & Finance
Passing School Bonds Is Hard. Advice From 3 Superintendents Who Did It
‘Educating instead of campaigning’ when district leaders are under a political microscope.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Does 'Grading for Equity' Result in Lower Standards?
Equitable grading doesn’t call for heightened leniency, says expert.
School & District Management
State Takeovers of School Districts Still Happen. New Research Questions Their Value
More than 100 districts across the country have experienced state takeovers.
'A Universal Prevention Measure' That Boosts Attendance and Improves Behavior
When students feel connected to school, attendance, behavior, and academic performance are better.
A Classroom Management Training Helps New Teachers Send Fewer Kids to the Office
Anti-bias training has mixed success in cutting racial discipline gaps. Helping teachers interpret student behavior may be more effective.
What This School Used as the Main Ingredient for a Positive Climate
When systemic and fully integrated, the practice has the power to reduce bad behavior and boost teacher morale, experts say.
Inside a School That Doesn’t Single Out Students With Special Needs
Students with disabilities at this school near Seattle rarely have to leave mainstream rooms to receive the services they need.
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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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Families & the Community
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‘A Welcoming Place’: Family Engagement Strategies for Schools (Video)
Schools that enlist parents as partners see positive results. Here's how to do it.
Social Studies
Video
Teachers, Try This: A Method for Navigating Political Debates in Social Studies
Through the use of primary sources, and students' own critical thinking skills, this Texas teacher navigates the current political climate.
Mathematics
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Make Math Instruction Better: 3 Tips on How From Researchers
Education Week's Sarah D. Sparks shares three insights on improving math instruction from this year's AERA conference.
School Climate & Safety
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WATCH: Columbine Author on Myths, Lessons, and Warning Signs of Violence
David Cullen discusses how educators still grapple with painful lessons from the 1999 shooting.
Teaching
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'We Need Help': Teaching Amid Turbulence (Video)
None of her experiences as a Black woman or her professional training prepared her for this moment, explains a high school teacher.
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School systems are hoping to find answers in data, and in strategies to strengthen ties between students and educators.
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Texas District Seeks Professional Development; N.C. System to Buy Supplemental Math, Science Software
A district in Texas is looking for professional development, while a North Carolina school system seeks a supplemental math and science software program.
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An Ed-Tech Venture Funding ‘Collapse’ During Q1 of 2024
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- LeadershipFamilies & the Community Bring Back In-Person Field Trips. Here's WhySchool field trips took a hit due to the pandemic and are still recovering. Educators and experts explain why they should come back.
How Much High Schoolers Think Their Educators Care About ThemAn EdWeek Research Center survey asked high school students how much the adults in their schools care about them.Another State Will Let Teachers Carry Guns. What We Know About the StrategyTennessee lawmakers passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns with administrators' permission a year after the Covenant School shooting.Policy & PoliticsStates States Direct Districts to Defy New Title IX Rule on Transgender StudentsSome districts could be in a perilous legal squeeze play between their states and the feds.
Superintendent Vacancies Are High. Is Loosening Requirements a Good Idea?Wisconsin's governor, a former educator, vetoed a bill that would have waived licensure requirements for district leaders.New Title IX Rule Has Explicit Ban on Discrimination of LGBTQ+ StudentsThe new rule, while long awaited, stops short of addressing the thorny issue of transgender athletes' participation in sports.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession The New Taylor Swift Song That's Become a 'Teacher Anthem'The lyric "I cry a lot, but I am so productive—it's an art," is resonating with teachers.
Title III Funding for English Learners, ExplainedAs the nation’s English-learner population continues to grow , researchers look to the Title III for how to best support these students.Will Biden’s New Loan-Forgiveness Plan Cast a Wider Net for Educators?The Biden administration is taking another tack to push through loan forgiveness, including for teachers.TechnologyClassroom Technology From Our Research Center How Educators Are Using AI to Do Their JobsEducators are slowly experimenting with AI tools in a variety of ways, according to EdWeek Research Center survey data.
Ed-Tech Companies Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks. A New Federal Effort Wants to HelpThe Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools.Should Teachers Disclose When They Use AI?Some experts say being transparent could could help model appropriate AI use.
