States
8 States Debate Bills to Restrict How Teachers Discuss Racism, Sexism
Proposed bills in several states aim to ban "divisive concepts."
Social Studies
Supreme Court Justices Call for More Civics Education Amid Risk From 'Domestic Enemies'
Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil M. Gorsuch, both boosters of civics for years, renew their concerns amid deep divisions in the country.
Budget & Finance
FEMA Is Spending Billions on Pandemic Relief. How Schools Can Get More of It
The agency is offering reimbursements to schools for pandemic-related purchases they've been using after Jan. 21, 2021.
School & District Management
Is the Assistant Principal the Most Overlooked, Undervalued Person at School?
A new research review on assistant principals finds that the role is undefined and that support for these school leaders is inconsistent.
Student Well-Being
Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines: The Latest News
Follow along here for important updates on the development and rollout of coronavirus vaccines for kids.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
How a Bathroom Log Helped One Middle School Understand Its Literacy Issues
Reading isn’t just a set of skills. Sometimes we need to explore other avenues to help us assist students to become better readers.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 has upended America’s K-12 education system. See how schools are being impacted.
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Reopening
The latest news and insights on the debate over when, and if, to reopen school buildings.
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Student Learning
The pandemic has disrupted schooling for more than a year, leading to concerns over learning loss.
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The Pandemic Will Affect Students' Mental Health for Years to Come. How Schools Can Help
Educators and policymakers can learn from other traumatic events about how students will react and what kinds of supports they will need.
'It Is OK to Grieve': A Teacher Reflects on This Pandemic Year
The pandemic's mental-health challenge for students, more than any crisis in 20 years, is its endlessness, writes Claire Marie Grogan.
When School Goes Remote, Many LGBTQ Students Lose a Safe Space
School can be an affirming environment for many LGBTQ young people, and the absence of in-person instruction has been difficult.
Data: What We Know About Student Mental Health and the Pandemic
In a new national survey, high school educators and students talk about mental health challenges and supports they need during the pandemic.
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Learn what the experts say about growing student engagement and accelerating learning during this unprecedented time.
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From breaking down barriers to equity to moving beyond skills-based instruction, this informative guide showcases the words and ideas of ...
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Discover five foundational strategies districts should employ when developing their hybrid learning initiatives, complete with concrete steps administrators can take today to ensure sustainable hybrid learning success tomorrow, and beyond.
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School & District Management
Video
Two Educators Reflect on Leading for Racial Justice
Two education leaders, one an assistant principal, the other a faculty member at Harvard's ed school, talk about racism in schools.
Education Funding
Explainer
What the American Rescue Plan Means for Schools
The Biden administration bets that nearly $130 billion will help schools address the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on K-12 education
School & District Management
Video
Schools as Vaccine Clinics: Advice From School Leaders Who Made It Work
The Anchorage, Alaska, school district has tips for districts on how to operate a large-scale community vaccination program.
Student Well-Being
Video
‘I Felt Like I Was in a Hole’: How One Student Managed the Stress of COVID-19
A Navajo student describes how he experienced the stress and anxiety when his school shut down last year.
School Climate & Safety
Audio
Driving the School Bus, Waiting for a Vaccine
A veteran bus driver holds out hope he won't get COVID-19 while awaiting his first vaccination.
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Texas District Eyes Career-Tech Ed. Resources; Illinois District Looks for Wide Array of Ed Tech
A district in Texas is looking for career and technical education resources, and a district in Illinois is seeking ed-tech products.
Analyst's View
Why Do Ed-Tech Products Soar in Some Districts, But Flop in Others?
The EdTech Genome Project aims to give districts more accurate, granular comparisons of what ed-tech products work in what kinds of schools.
Market Trends
Leaping Into the Unknown: Launching a Product During a Global Pandemic
Eager to reach new audiences and stay relevant during COVID, a number of education companies have overcome hurdles in unveiling new offerings during the ongoing health crisis.
Marketplace K-12
‘Global Education Recovery Tracker’ Offers County-by-Country Status on School Reopening
Three education-focused organizations have released a resource that can help companies stay up to date with the status of reopening for K-12 schools in over 200 nations and territories.
- LeadershipStudent Well-Being 'Growth Mindset' Linked to Higher Test Scores, Student Well-Being in Global StudyThe first global study of "growth mindset" found both academic benefits and better well-being among students who think intelligence is not fixed.
Will FEMA Reimburse Schools for COVID-Related Costs? Here's What We KnowNumerous school districts are getting millions of dollars less than they expected from the feds for pandemic-related emergency costs.How Biden's New Actions on Guns Could Affect Students and SchoolsPresident Joe Biden announced steps to prevent gun violence through executive action and a push for state and federal legislation.Policy & PoliticsStates How to Talk About Next School Year Presents a Big Test for Education LeadersState K-12 officials must clearly communicate plans for safety, academics, and mental health, while mixing urgency with nuance.
How a Cheerleader's Snapchat Profanity Could Shape the Limits of Students' Free SpeechBrandi Levy's social media post is the basis for a case before the U.S. Supreme Court on whether schools may punish off-campus speech.Biden Pitches 41 Percent Spending Increase for Education Next Year on Top of COVID-19 AidThe president wants nearly $103 billion for the Department of Education, although history indicates Congress won't approve that request.Teaching & LearningScience Science Teaching and Learning Found to Fall Off in PandemicThe pandemic could have been a shining moment for STEM learning. Instead, new studies find, students and teachers struggled.
Most Students With Disabilities Still Attend Remotely. Teachers Say They're Falling BehindA new survey finds that students with disabilities are struggling in virtual classes, even with added support from teachers.Fewer Students in Class of 2020 Went Straight to CollegeFirst-year college enrollment dropped steeply last year, a study finds, and the declines were sharpest among poorer students.TechnologyPrivacy & Security Teachers Are Watching Students' Screens During Remote Learning. Is That Invasion of Privacy?The tools help teachers keep remote students on track and pinpoint who needs help. Some parents and students worry about over-surveillance.
Which U.S. States Are Best Positioned to Innovate? How K-12 Schools Influence the RankingsA new report ranks states in terms of how good an environment they are for innovation, including K-12 education factors.What's the Purpose of K-12 Education in the Age of Automation?Author Daniel Susskind talks about the role of education in a world where machines are taking over many of the tasks done by human beings.
