Education Funding
The Federal Government Might Shut Down (Yes, Again). Here's What Schools Need to Know
At first, most districts can expect business as usual if the federal government shuts down. But some districts risk losing funding soon.
School & District Management
Opinion
The 4 Gifts Principals Should Give Teachers This Year (Hint: Not Another School Mug)
Instead of a staff pizza party or a school-branded mug, give them meaningful gifts that really nourish their craft.
Mathematics
Making Sense of Fractions: This Tactic Helped Students Grasp a Key Math Topic
Fractions are an important building block in mathematical foundations—and notoriously difficult to master.
Classroom Technology
Students Get Hundreds of Notifications on Their Phones Every Day. Even at School
Nearly a quarter of the cellphone notifications students receive each day come during school hours.
Teaching
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How to Boost Student Engagement: 3 Tips From Teachers
Engagement is a big post-pandemic problem.
Student Well-Being
Gen Z: We Are Struggling With Mental Health, But Our Grades Are Good
Fewer than half of Gen Z describe themselves as feeling prepared for their futures.
Is This the Year Students Finally Catch Up From the Pandemic? Educators Think So
Maybe too much so, experts say.
Learning 'Acceleration' Is Hard to Do. These Districts Are Tackling the Challenge
Despite the buzz, acceleration hasn’t proved to be as popular as other learning-recovery strategies.
Tutoring Can Be Costly. Here's How to Make It Cost-Effective
As a federal funding cutoff looms, some districts are finding ways to make intensive tutoring sustainable.
Academic Recovery: Terms to Know
A primer on what educators should know about the most common interventions for academic recovery.
Student Achievement
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Quiz Yourself: What Do You Know About Learning Recovery?
Evidence is building about the most effective ways to boost learning. Test yourself on what works—and what doesn't.
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Reading & Literacy
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Teachers, Try This: Teach Reading Through Hopscotch
For students at all reading levels, these hopscotch mats create a fun and supportive daily reading practice.
Student Well-Being
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Where These Urban Students Get To Learn About (and in) the Outdoors
This urban school district gives students the opportunity to learn in and about the outdoors at their district-owned farm.
College & Workforce Readiness
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College Board Official: We Don’t Dictate How AP Courses Are Taught
College Board offers insight on its course expectations, and methods for improving student diversity within those classes.
Teaching
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VIDEOS: Tips for New Teachers From State Teachers of the Year
State teachers of the year offer tips for new teachers on a range of topics.
Teaching
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Tips From Acclaimed Teachers: Building a Network of Supportive Peers
State teachers of the year offer advice on finding mentors and building a support system within the school building.
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Georgia District to Buy Chromebooks; Miss. System Seeks SEL Program
A Georgia district is looking for Chromebooks for students, while a Mississippi school system seeks an SEL program.
Market Trends
End of the Line: How to Know When it’s Time to Sunset an Education Product
Company officials talk about when it's time to end a product, what metrics they should use to make the decision, and when to consider alternatives.
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How One State Is Managing the Continued Rise of Ed Tech in its K-12 Schools
A top ed-tech adviser to Connecticut's school districts sees untapped potential in AI and the potential trimming of products in the next year.
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Illinois District Looks for Digital Learning Tools; N.Y. System Needs Student, Family Support Programs
An Illinois district is looking for digital learning tools, while a New York shool system seeks supplemental student and family support programs.
- LeadershipFamilies & the Community District Leaders Are Walking a Fine Line on Cellphone Policies. What That Looks LikeAdministrators point to strategic ways to design student cellphone policies that parents won't oppose.
Schools Can Help Make Sure Students in Poverty Now Don’t Grow Up That WayNew research from the National Academies of Science suggests ways schools can help combat intergenerational poverty.How These Districts Are Using $10,000 to Boost Student LearningThe pilot projects, begun with grants from the National Education Association, aim to curb absenteeism, supply food, and offer tutoring.Policy & PoliticsFederal Biden Credits School Shooting Survivors as He Creates Gun Violence Prevention OfficePresident Biden announced the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, fulfilling a long-time goal of school shooting survivors.
State Laws Restricting Curriculum, Pronoun Use Cause Confusion and Chaos in SchoolsEducators say state laws that limit teaching about race, gender identity, and sexuality are vague, with little help from state departments.A Flood of Public Feedback Has Delayed a Title IX Change Covering Trans Athletes—AgainThe Biden administration has not taken the final step to adopt long-awaited Title IX changes that would explicitly protect LGBTQ+ students.Teaching & LearningCurriculum Download DOWNLOADABLE: Choosing Grade School Books With Complex Representation of People and TopicsA new tool from The Education Trust helps educators think deeply about what complex representation of people, cultures, and topics means.
This Popular High School Civics Requirement Doesn’t Boost Voting HabitsMore than a dozen states require students to take the U.S. Citizenship exam, but it doesn't seem to boost turnout.With Data Science in Demand, This State Is Infusing Instruction With ItVirginia has created a high school data science class and updated math standards to include more data analysis lessons.TechnologyIT Infrastructure & Management Schools Get Relief on Chromebook Replacements. Google Extends Device Support to 10 YearsSchools have typically had to replace Chromebooks every three to five years.
Monitoring or Blocking What Students Do Online Poses All Kinds of ProblemsSchools need to do a better job examining the downsides of monitoring students online behavior and blocking internet content, says a report.Cybersecurity Is the Top Priority for Ed-Tech Officials. Funding Doesn’t Match the DemandThere is a growing gap between the rising threat of cyberattacks and the lack of state resources to protect schools from those attacks.
