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.
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School Shootings This Year: How Many and Where
The attack in Nashville was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. K-12 school since May 2022.
Teaching Profession
It Could Get a Whole Lot Easier to Teach in a Different State
A new effort would grant full licensing reciprocity to incoming teachers who move to a participating state.
States
Florida Is Looking to Expand 'Don't Say Gay' Law. What Does This Mean for Educators?
Florida is proposing a ban on gender identity and sexual orientation education in K-12.
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Teachers Deserve the Chance to Learn From Failure
Mistakes are an essential part of learning—and not just for students.
School & District Management
Principals Head to Congress to Make a Case for More Support
Hundreds of principals are in Washington to lobby lawmakers. Their main agenda: mental health and recruitment and retention.
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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Families & the Community
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These Moms Ran for Their Local School Board and Won. Here’s What They've Learned
After their district brought on a new superintendent, these Michigan moms decided to run for their local school board, and they won.
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Faced With the Possibility of School Closure, Parents Sprang Into Action
Due to financial challenges, a Texas district was considering closing several schools. These parents came together in search of a solution.
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.
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North Carolina District Seeks Special Services; Texas System Looks For Mental Health Service
A district in North Carolina is looking for special services including occupational and physical therapies, while a Texas school system seeks a school-based mental health service.
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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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- LeadershipSchool Climate & Safety What We Know About the Nashville School Shooting VictimsThe Nashville community mourned the loss of three children and three adults after a shooter attacked The Covenant School.
Is the David Porn? Come See, Italians Tell Florida ParentsA Florida principal resigned after complaints about a lesson featuring Michelangelo’s the David.3 Takeaways From Recent Educator StrikesSupport workers are using collective action to push for better working conditions. That activism can take several forms.Policy & PoliticsSchool Choice & Charters Education Savings Accounts, ExplainedFour states this year have passed laws allowing any parent to spend public dollars on private school tuition or other education expenses.
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.Teaching & LearningReading & Literacy Q&A 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.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.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.
