Ed-Tech Policy
Q&A
To Ban or Not to Ban? Two Experts Sound Off on School Cellphone Restrictions
Should states and school districts rush to restrict student smartphone use?
• Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in Schools?
• Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in Schools?
Federal
Trump Admin. Was Moving Ed. Dept. Programs Elsewhere Before a Court Intervened
The department had made agreements with other agencies to move programs but was halted by court order.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
6 Active Reading Strategies to Engage Students (DOWNLOADABLE)
How can teachers scaffold literacy instruction for developing readers? Start here.
Mathematics
Q&A
How Language Development Can Boost English Learners' Math Skills
A New York City math and science teacher works to leverage his English learners' strengths.
Curriculum
How This School Librarian Transformed the Library and Got More Kids to Read
Struggling readers and English learners are showing more interest in books.
Teaching
Opinion
Correlation? Causation? Effect Sizes? What Should a Teacher Trust?
Understanding research implications for the classroom is key to determining student outcomes.
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.
Budget & Finance
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Education Finance?
Answer 7 questions about education finance.
School & District Management
Quiz
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.
Families & the Community
Quiz
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
Video
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
Video
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.
Artificial Intelligence
Video
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
Video
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.
School Climate & Safety
Video
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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Regulation & Policy
Exclusive Data
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.
Financing & Investment
Market Analysis
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.
Regulation & Policy
Exclusive Data
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.
Strategy & Operations
K-12 Dealmaking
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 & PoliticsEducation Funding 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.Trump Admin. Pauses Ed. Dept. Layoffs After Judge's OrderThe U.S. Department of Education is slowly complying with a federal court order to reinstate staff.Teaching & LearningTeaching How Playing Chess Can Boost Academic LearningExperts argue that by playing chess, students can learn valuable skills that can benefit them in the classroom.
Principals, Find Ways to Boost Teacher Morale (DOWNLOADABLE)Our discussion guide for principals has three key findings about teacher morale. Use them to jump-start your team's PD.How Can Educators Support Students Not Going to College?A bipartisan panel talks about slowing trends in college-going—and what it means for schools.TechnologyArtificial Intelligence Q&A 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.19-Year-Old College Student Pleading Guilty in PowerSchool Data HackA Massachusetts college student will plead guilty to stealing private data from two U.S. education tech companies.
