States States Direct Districts to Defy New Title IX Rule on Transgender Students
Some districts could be in a perilous legal squeeze play between their states and the feds.
4 min read
Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters presides over a special state Board of Education meeting on April 12, 2023, in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters presides over a state Board of Education meeting about Title IX regulations on April 12, 2023, in Oklahoma City. The state is among several whose leaders plan to defy new Biden administration regulations on Title IX, which covers sex discrimination.
Sue Ogrocki/AP
School Climate & Safety Another State Could Let Teachers Carry Guns. A Look at the Strategy
Tennessee may join more than 30 other states.
5 min read
People protest outside the House chamber after legislation passed that would allow some teachers to be armed in schools during a legislative session on April 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
People protest outside the House chamber after legislation passed that would allow some teachers to be armed in schools during a legislative session on April 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee could join more than 30 other states in allowing certain teachers to carry guns on campus. There's virtually no research on the strategy's effectiveness, and it remains uncommon despite the proliferation of state laws allowing it.
George Walker IV/AP
Teaching Profession Opinion Transitioning Out of Teaching Is Hard. Here's What I've Learned
It takes practice to translate the skills honed in the classroom.
Julie Packett
5 min read
A solitary woman is highlighted in a spotlight.
iStock/Getty Images
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center Should Teachers Disclose When They Use AI?
Some experts say being transparent could could help model appropriate AI use.
5 min read
Social Studies What the Research Says Oral History Offers a Model for How Schools Can Introduce Students to Complex Topics
Local history and experiences are effective entry points.
4 min read
Teaching Q&A A Principal's Advice on Using Trust to Quell Unruly Student Behavior
Educators have leverage on how students behave when they build connections with them.
5 min read

Trending Topics

Job Satisfaction
Explore tips for boosting teacher morale and supporting teachers.
Read More
Artificial Intelligence
How can schools and districts make the most of AI's potential? Find out.
Read More
State Policy
Keep up with the latest legislation news around reading, critical race theory, and more.
Read More

Special Reports

'A Universal Prevention Measure' That Boosts Attendance and Improves Behavior
When students feel connected to school, attendance, behavior, and academic performance are better.
9 min read
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.
9 min read
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.
10 min read
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.
8 min read

Resources

This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Classroom Technology Whitepaper
Leveraging AI for Enhanced Efficiency and Workflow in Education
Discover how AI can enhance learning environments and student engagement. Register to watch this on-demand webinar now.
Content provided by Follett
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Privacy & Security Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Cybersecurity For Schools And Districts?
Answer 6 questions about actionable cybersecurity solutions.
Content provided by FlexPoint Education Cloud
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Families & the Community Sponsor
Gillespie High School Students Champion Safe Driving
During Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, students at Gillespie High School are taking proactive steps to raise awareness and cultivate safe driving practices within their community.
Content provided by National Youth Leadership Council
Classroom Technology Spotlight Spotlight on Empowering Educators and Engaging Students
This Spotlight will help you leverage technology to meet students’ individual needs, investigate how ed tech can help teachers, and more.

The Latest

EdWeek Top School Jobs

Teacher Jobs
Search over ten thousand teaching jobs nationwide — elementary, middle, high school and more.
View Jobs
Principal Jobs
Find hundreds of jobs for principals, assistant principals, and other school leadership roles.
View Jobs
Administrator Jobs
Over a thousand district-level jobs: superintendents, directors, more.
View Jobs
Support Staff Jobs
Search thousands of jobs, from paraprofessionals to counselors and more.
View Jobs

Multimedia

School Climate & Safety Video 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.
1 min read
Teaching Opinion '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.
Mercedes Harvey-Flowers
3 min read
School Climate & Safety Video VIDEO: How Schools Can Harness the Power of Relationships
A look at the benefits of building strong student relationships, and some ways to create those bonds.
Curriculum Video A Collaborative Teaching Model to Mimic Even When There's No Eclipse
This teaching model brings together educators across grades and subjects to create popular lessons for all students during major events.
3:25
04112014 eclipse thumbnail BS
Sam Mallon
Teaching Profession Video ‘Teachers Make All Other Professions Possible’: This Educator Shares Her Why
An Arkansas educator offers a message on overcoming the hard days—and focusing on the why.
1 min read

Events

EdWeek Market Brief

Exclusive Data What Causes Districts to Make the Leap From Free to Paid Products?
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked district administrators about the factors that led them to agree to pay for products vendors had previously offered at no cost.
3 min read
Special Report Inside the California K-12 Market: District Priorities and Pain Points
EdWeek Market Brief's new special report looks at the forces shaping the California K-12 market and what they mean for education companies.
3 min read
Exclusive Data Where the Nation’s Largest Districts Stand on In-Person Reopening
A new, searchable tracker offers insights into whether the nation's major school districts are offering remote, fully in-person, or hybrid instruction.
1 min read
Analyst's View K-12 Demand for Devices: Where It Stands Now and Where It’s Headed
School systems' demands for devices both in the U.S. and internationally has surged during COVID, even amid bottlenecks in supply, says Futuresource Consulting's Michael Boreham.
Malia Rulon Herman
10 min read