Reading & Literacy
California Is Poised to Pass a 'Science of Reading' Law After a Long, Tense Debate
Advocates on both sides say the compromise bill is strong, but imperfect.
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Trump Admin. Says California’s K-12 Funding Is at Risk. What Would It Mean?
Title I and IDEA funding could be caught up in the battle between the White House and the largest state.
Reading & Literacy
Fewer Parents Are Reading Aloud to Their Kids. Why That Matters
The rise of screen time for young children might be cutting into reading experiences.
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How to Help Students Take a Mental-Health Break This Summer
Less time on screens and time in nature leads to healthier time off from school.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Decision Lets Students Sue Schools More Easily for Disability Bias
The decision makes it easier for students to seek monetary damages for alleged discrimination.
Want to Motivate Students in STEM? The Way You Explain Things Matters
How teachers explain tricky math and science concepts can affect students' motivation in their STEM classes.
Many Kids' Parents Didn't Go to College. You Can Still Motivate Them in STEM
Students whose parents did not go to college often do not feel they have the necessary support to excel STEM subjects.
Students Don't Think Cellphones Distract Them From Learning STEM. Teachers Disagree
New surveys of teens and teachers show how far apart the two groups are on this issue.
Teachers, Parents, or Peers: Who Motivates Students Most to Pursue STEM?
Encouragement from adults—like teachers, school counselors, and parents—is crucial for motivating students in STEM.
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Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Understand The School Boards’ Role in K-12 Purchasing?
Vendors often underestimate how—and when—school boards shape deals. This quiz unpacks what you really need to know.
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Building Strong School & Home Connections?
Answer 7 questions about building strong family and school connections.
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Teaching
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Teachers, Try This: Graphic Novels to Enhance Any Subject
By incorporating graphic novels in the classroom, students can see themselves reflected in the characters, while covering timely topics.
Student Well-Being
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How a School Has Changed Its Menu After Losing USDA Funds for Local Food
The loss of a USDA local food grant has forced menu changes at this rural Tennessee school district, and local farmers have lost business.
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What Teachers Need To Level Up Their AI Use: 4 Lessons Learned
Two teachers and a researcher discuss how educators are experimenting with AI during an Education Week K-12 Essentials Forum.
Curriculum
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These Two Key Questions Form the Heart of Digital Literacy Instruction
Crucial lessons around digital literacy and digital safety can be framed around these two questions.
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Obama Ed. Sec. John King: How to Make School Safe for Students With Trauma
A former education secretary has some suggestions for making schools a safe space for students dealing with trauma.
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School Districts and Vendors Size Up the Financial Hit From the Trump Administration's Policies
A pair of EdWeek Market Brief surveys — one of K-12 officials, one of education companies — reveal anxiety about the policies coming out of Washington.
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Chinese Education Company Wins Battle to Buy Reading Platform Epic
The acquisition by TAL Education Group for $95 million drew the interest of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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If the Feds Cut Funding, Here Are the Products and Services School Districts Say Are Most Vulnerable
A new EdWeek Market Brief survey asks K-12 leaders what types of instructional resources and other products they would scale back.
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Coding Provider Tynker Sold for $2.1M as Byju's Bankruptcy Plays Out
The company is one of the troubled India-based company's subsidiaries being sold off to recoup lenders' losses.
- LeadershipStudent Achievement Teens Are Confident They Can Succeed in Class. Do Teachers Agree?Survey examines student confidence in STEM and English/language arts classes.
How Los Angeles Schools Are Responding to the ICE Raids and ProtestsThe school year in Los Angeles is ending amid immigration raids, protests, and the activation of National Guard troops and Marines.How to Boost Teacher Morale: A Guide for District Leaders (DOWNLOADABLE)Our discussion guide for district leaders has three takeaways about teachers' attitudes toward their job. Use it to jump start PD with your team.Policy & PoliticsFederal Trump Admin. Was Moving Ed. Dept. Programs Elsewhere Before a Court IntervenedThe department had penned agreements with the U.S. departments of Labor and the Treasury to move programs, but was halted by court order.
The Trump Budget for K-12 Schools: 5 Key TakeawaysThe administration wants to cut roughly $7 billion in annual K-12 funding. Much of it supports vulnerable students.Trump Admin. Adds Project 2025 Author to Education Department StaffThe appointment comes as Trump has already begun to embrace plans outlined in the controversial 900-page conservative policy agenda.Teaching & LearningCurriculum Middle Schools Often Prioritize English and Math Over Other Subjects. Should They?An Illinois district is equalizing time across the four major content areas. But the decision comes with trade-offs.
How This School Librarian Transformed the Library and Got More Kids to ReadWhile schools across the country have shed librarians, Leigh Knapp became the first full-time librarian at her school.How Playing Chess Can Boost Academic LearningExperts argue that by playing chess, students can learn valuable skills that can benefit them in the classroom.TechnologyEd-Tech Policy Q&A To Ban or Not to Ban? Two Experts Sound Off on School Cellphone RestrictionsStates and school districts are rushing to restrict student smartphone use. But is it the right move?
Putting AI to Work in Schools Is Difficult. A New Toolkit Outlines How to Do ItCommon Sense Media's new AI toolkit answers key questions.Cellphone Ban Adopters Share How They Did It—and How It's Changed StudentsSchool administrators detail how they got staff, students, and parents to believe in new, stricter cellphone policies.
