Ed-Tech Policy
TikTok Is Raising National Security, Privacy Concerns. Should Educators Steer Clear?
The social media video app is raising national security concerns that could ultimately get the platform banned in the U.S.
School & District Management
A New Federal Plan Could Make Free School Meals a Reality for More Students
The plan will mostly benefit districts in states with universal free school meal policies.
Families & the Community
Q&A
How One High School Became a Model for Intergenerational Learning
School and community leaders say “there’s no down side.”
School Climate & Safety
Tracker
School Shootings This Year: How Many and Where
Two administrators were shot at a Denver high school, the 12th school shooting this year to injure or kill people.
States
DeSantis to Expand Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law to All Grades
The move would forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Teaching Profession
In L.A., Teachers and Parents Raise Money for Striking Service Workers
Many service workers cannot afford to miss work during the three-day strike.
Kids Understand More From Books Than Screens, But That's Not Always the Case
What the research says about the benefits and drawbacks of reading on screens versus printed text.
Measuring Reading Comprehension Is Hard. Can AI and Adaptive Tools Help?
Artificial intelligence might be able to drive cars. But can it help kids comprehend what they read?
Why Printed Books Are Better Than Screens for Learning to Read: Q&A
UCLA professor Maryann Wolf outlines the best ways to teach reading to kids who have grown up using digital devices.
Reading on Screens for Class Assignments, in Charts
The EdWeek Research Center surveyed teachers nationally to probe how they use digital and printed reading materials.
Professional Development
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Professional Learning for Educators?
Answer 7 questions about professional learning for educators.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
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.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Online Tutoring
This Spotlight will help you examine research outlining the benefits of online tutoring, identify best practices, and more.
Student Well-Being
Spotlight
Spotlight on SEL for Students
This Spotlight will help you understand what's classified as social-emotional learning, how much time should be dedicated to SEL, and more.
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Families & the Community
Video
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
Video
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.
Teaching
Video
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
Video
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
Video
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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Marketplace K-12
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.
Marketplace K-12
California’s Grim Financial Forecast and What It Means for K-12 Funding in the State
Spending on K-12 education could take a hit for the first time in a decade, as Gov. Gavin Newsom faces economic headwinds and middling property-tax revenues.
Purchasing Alert
California District Seeks Summer Literacy Intervention, Texas System Eyes Data and Assessment Platform
A district in California is looking for a summer learning literacy program, while a Texas school system seeks a data analytics and assessment platform
Analyst's View
The ‘Grief’ Educators Feel When They Abandon a Product They Love
Implementation of new products or curriculums often fall short of leaving room for educators to process the change, says TNTP Partner Deborah Helms.
- LeadershipStudent Well-Being What the Research Says One Way to Set Students Up for Success: Let Them SleepNew federal research suggests students' poor sleep hurts their academic and mental well-being.
Educational Inequality: 4 Moments in History That Explain Where We Are TodayA new Columbia University report highlights how inequality was embedded in the creation of public education in the United States.The Origins of Racial Inequality in Education"Uncovering Inequality," a project from Columbia University, chronicles how policies created and sustained inequalities in schools.Policy & PoliticsEducation Funding A Surge in Funding for Homeless Students Is Waning. What Now?COVID homeless aid helped schools locate more families and connect them to services. Advocates want to make the increase permanent.
Supreme Court Rules Deaf Student Can Sue School District Over Alleged FailuresThe justices rule that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act does not bar the student's suit for money damages.What the Education Secretary Said School Leaders Should Prioritize Right NowMiguel Cardona, in a pair of speeches, urged K-12 leaders to lean into efforts to support student mental health and academic achievement.Teaching & LearningReading & Literacy Most States Screen All Kids for Dyslexia. Why Not California?The state teachers' union has historically been among those opposing a bill to screen students for signs of the disorder.
Los Angeles Educators Are Set to Strike. Will Teachers Elsewhere Follow Suit?Unions in cities have become more aggressive—and low wages coupled with a demand for talent are giving them leverage.San Francisco Insisted on Algebra in 9th Grade. Did It Improve Equity?The policy change improved access to some courses. But racial inequities at the most advanced levels of math remain largely unchanged.TechnologyClassroom Technology 'Knowledge Is Meant to Be Shared': The Case for Open Educational ResourcesOpen Educational Resources can save educators time and allow them to tap into the creativity of colleagues around the country.
5 Essential Ingredients for Effective TutoringExperts outline what it takes to put in place tutoring programs that improve academic achievement.Why Student Data Privacy Is a Civil Rights IssueData privacy problems in schools could be disproportionately hurting specific groups.
