School Climate & Safety
3 Students, 3 Staff Dead in Shooting at Private Elementary School in Nashville
The attack at The Covenant School was the 13th school shooting this year that resulted in injuries or deaths.
Curriculum
Few Students Take Computer Science. This District Offers a Blueprint for Changing That
One New York district exposes its students to computer science from prekindergarten through high school.
Student Well-Being
Education Secretary Calls for End to Corporal Punishment
The practice is still allowed in 23 states, either because laws allow it, or because it's not explicitly banned.
School & District Management
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There's a Good Chance Your Superintendent Has One of These 15 Names
A researcher's findings highlight just how white and male the American superintendency is.
Teaching Profession
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I Quit Teaching for Ed Tech. Here's How It Turned Out
Before you leave the teaching profession for another career, here are some things to consider.
Families & the Community
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Faced With the Possibility of School Closure, Parents Sprang Into Action
A district was considering closing several schools. These parents came together in search of a solution.
Few Students Take Computer Science. This District Offers a Blueprint for Changing That
One New York district exposes its students to computer science from prekindergarten through high school.
What Happened When a District Decided to 'Mess With High School'
Synergy at Mineola High School feels more like a tech startup than a high school. And in many ways, it is.
Schools Bought Tech to Accelerate Learning. Is It Working?
Experts say technology has helped with acceleration, but there's still a long way to go.
Misguided Use of Ed Tech Is a Big Problem. How Schools Can Help Prevent It
Despite heavy investment in educational technology, educators are often not satisfied with it.
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Classroom Technology
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Spotlight on Online Learning & Integrity
This Spotlight will help you use tech to enhance student engagement, learn tips for creating assignments that outsmart ChatGPT, and more.
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Families & the Community
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How School Districts and Families Can Better Engage With Each Other
Ideas for districts and families looking to build a collaborative and productive relationships.
Student Well-Being
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Teachers, Try This: Strengthen Students' Emotional Intelligence in 1 Minute a Day
This teacher incorporates a daily one-minute mindfulness exercise, and has seen huge benefits for her students, and her classroom community.
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Teachers, Try This: Help Your Students Embrace Boredom
In this classroom, students learn what to do when there’s nothing to do—a vital skill that requires practice to understand and embrace.
Social Studies
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Black History Starts With the Creation of Humanity. We Should Teach It That Way
One educator fell in love with Black history while seeking to learn more about himself. That perspective changed how he teaches the topic.
Student Well-Being
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What An Inclusive School Environment Looks Like For This Transgender Teen
Dandelion Hunt-Smith, a transgender and nonbinary student, sees great value in school environments that treat all students as humans.
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K-12 Dealmaking: New Harbor-Backed MindPlay Acquires LightSail Education
MindPlay, owned by private equity firm New Harbor Capital, said it was attracted to LightSail's large content library.
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Missouri District Seeks Student Information Solution; Pa. School System Purchasing Math Screening Platform
A school system in Missouri s looking for a student information solutions, while a Pennsylvania district seeks a universal math screening platform.
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An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked district leaders, principals, and educators about the social-media messaging that captivates them or turns them off.
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New Mexico Terminates $3 Million Contract with Tutoring Provider Paper
The state says the company's product did not meet expectations, but Paper officials maintain their program did not have time to take hold.
- LeadershipFamilies & the Community 3 Signs That Schools Are Sending the Wrong Message About AttendanceHow schools communicate attendance policies can affect how parents report absences and whether students are motivated to show up.
How Can Schools Help Students Process Racial Trauma? A New Program Provides AnswersThe pilot program sheds light on the role schools play in helping students heal from racial trauma.After a Lesson on Michelangelo's David, a Florida Principal Loses Her JobParents complained that images of the famous sculpture were "pornographic" and that they weren't notified of the lesson in advance.Policy & PoliticsFederal House GOP Passes Parents' Rights Bill in Clash Over SchoolsThe legislation seeks to give parents a role in what's taught in public schools, but it has little chance in the Democrat-run Senate.
DeSantis to Expand Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law to All GradesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.Here's How 4 States Spent Their ESSER MoneyThe Council of Chief State School Officers highlighted how state education agencies have used federal pandemic aid.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession It Could Get a Whole Lot Easier to Teach in a Different StateThe Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact would grant full licensing reciprocity to incoming teachers who move to a participating state.
A Reading Teacher Makes a Case for Early Dyslexia ScreeningAs states debate whether to mandate dyslexia screening in schools, a California teacher explains how the process works.In L.A., Teachers and Parents Raise Money for Striking Service WorkersMany service workers cannot afford to miss work during the three-day strike. Teachers and parents are stepping in to help.TechnologyClassroom Technology From Our Research Center How Educators Feel About the Impact of Technology, in ChartsMost educators believe their schools' recent investments in technology are paying off in terms of student academic gains.
What We’ve Learned About Technology and Learning in the Last 3 YearsSee the lessons learned from a roundup of some of the most interesting research on tech use in schools.25 Stupid Uses of Educational Technology, According to EducatorsThe EdWeek Research Center asked teachers, principals, and district leaders for examples of the worst uses of ed tech.
