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How Trump Can Hobble the Education Department Without Abolishing It
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Closing the Education Department Is a Solution in Search of a Problem
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'It Sounds Strange': What Districts Can Do Now to Be Ready for Natural Disasters
Don't push natural disaster preparations to the backburner—prep now.
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The Top 10 Things That Keep District Leaders Up at Night
Every decision these leaders make affects up to thousands of children.
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Don't Shield Students From Offensive Language in Literature. Do This Instead
Creating a safe space helps educators use this challenge as a classroom learning experience.
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The latest news on preparing students for high school graduation and what happens after.
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Will AI Transform Standardized Testing?
AI has the potential to help usher in a new, deeper breed of state standardized tests, but there are plenty of reasons for caution.
AI Has Taken Classrooms by Storm. School Operations Could Be Next
Generative AI tools could help schools with operational tasks like budgeting, transportation, data analysis, and even zoning.
What Teacher PD on AI Should Look Like. Some Early Models Are Emerging
A more structured approach to professional development on AI is emerging.
Why Schools Need to Wake Up to the Threat of AI 'Deepfakes' and Bullying
Schools are underprepared to deal with a deluge of AI-created videos that harm the reputations of students and educators.
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Education Week News Quiz: Dec. 12, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
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Education Week News Quiz: Dec. 5, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
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Spotlight on Inclusive Literacy Resources & Tools
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Spotlight on Reimagining School Safety: A Holistic Approach
This Spotlight will help you examine strategies to create safe learning environments that promote student well-being and academic success.
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The PD Teachers Want on AI Use and Ethics
Schools and vendors have started to offer PD on the use of AI in the classroom. Here's what educators say that PD should include.
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Teachers, Try This: Building a Safe Space for Students
For many students, school is the one place where their needs are consistently met. One teacher explains how he ensures that’s the case.
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Linda McMahon: 5 Things to Know About Trump's Choice for Education Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former pro-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon to lead the education department.
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Teachers, Try This: Teach Kindness Through Words and Actions
This 4th grade teacher creates lessons and projects around showing kindness.
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Trump’s Pledge to Ax the Education Department: Can He Do That?
Trump would need approval from Congress to dismantle the Education Department or change federal education policy.
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Texas Pushes Ahead With New Curriculum Model, With Major Implications for K-12 Market
The board of education approved a long list of materials under a new policy that incentivizes districts to pick from the state's list.
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A major Pennsylvania district is looking for PD for principals, while a large Texas school system seeks family and community empowerment services.
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