Federal
School Boards, 'Domestic Terrorism,' and Free Speech: Inside the Debate
From critical race theory to COVID policy, the heat on schools has raised issues involving free speech and the safety of public officials.
Federal
White House Outlines COVID-19 Vaccination Plans for Kids 5-11
The Biden administration will rely on schools, pharmacies, and pediatricians to help deliver the COVID-19 shots to younger children.
States
‘Hateful’: White House Blasts Texas’ Pending Restriction on Transgender Student Athletes
Gov. Abbott hasn’t said when he’ll sign House Bill 25 into law, but there’s no doubt he will, having pressed for the trans sports ban all year.
Education
Gunman in 2018 Parkland School Massacre Pleads Guilty
A jury will decide whether Nikolas Cruz will be executed for one of the nation’s deadliest school shootings.
Law & Courts
Is Censuring a 'Rogue' School Board Member a Free Speech Violation? High Court to Decide
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to hear arguments on whether official rebukes of officeholders trigger First Amendment concerns.
Teaching
Opinion
These Small Moves Can Make Outsized Differences in Class
"Scaffolded conversations" is one idea educators share for small and effective changes teachers can make in classrooms.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 has upended America’s K-12 education system. See how schools are being impacted.
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Reopening
The latest news and insights on the debate over when, and if, to reopen school buildings.
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Student Learning
The pandemic has disrupted schooling for more than a year, leading to concerns over learning loss.
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Middle and High School Students Need Social-Emotional Learning, Too. Are They Getting It?
Amid the pandemic, more schools say they are paying more attention to teenagers' social and emotional needs. Teens aren't so sure.
The Pandemic Has Shaken Students' Sense of Themselves
Adolescence is a time for students to form their identity, but quarantines and school shutdowns disrupt that process, for good or bad.
Privacy, Porn, and Parents in the Room: Sex Education's Pandemic Challenges
After more than a year of instructional shifts and social isolation, students need sex education that is media-savvy and relationship-wise.
How to Teach Older Students Social-Emotional Skills? Try Civics
Collaboration, empathy, social awareness, and relationship building are some of the same skills that power democracy.
Professional Development
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Spotlight on Professional Development for Technology
This Spotlight will help you you evaluate your PD priorities and approaches, get insights on how others are pivoting their programs and more.
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Spotlight on Oral Language in Reading Instruction
This Spotlight will help you determine where your reading instruction may have holes and more.
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Teaching Profession
Video
Six Schools in Seven Years: Where One Black Male Teacher Found the Right Fit
A black male teacher in Detroit on the value of finding the right school for both staff and students.
Recruitment & Retention
Video
What’s Behind the School Staffing Shortages – And What Districts Can Do To Address Them
Schools are experiencing a staffing shortage across a range of classified and low-wage positions. A look at the causes, and some solutions.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Resilience, Faith, and Support: How Twin Brothers Forged Diverging Paths to College
Twin brothers from rural Arkansas reflect on their path to college in the midst of the pandemic.
School & District Management
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Students and School Boards: The Value of Student Engagement
A student school board member from Maryland offers advice to educators, board members, and his peers on the importance of student activism.
Teaching Profession
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An Asian American Educator Explains Why Teacher Diversity Benefits All Students
An Asian American teacher talks about how important it is for all students to have teachers of color and from other diverse backgrounds.
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Marketplace K-12
Broaden the E-Rate Program to Help Students Connect at Home, Says Advocacy Group
The Aurora Institute identified several initiatives that national policymakers can take to close the homework gap as remote learning continues to be prominent in the K-12 space.
Market Trends
5 Core Pieces of SEL Research That Education Companies Can’t Overlook
Studies have shed light on connections between SEL and educational games, economic growth, and career preparation.
Purchasing Alert
New Mexico School District Wants Scheduling Software; Florida System Seeks Supplemental Science Curriculum
A school system in New Mexico has issued an RFP for a scheduling software and support system, while a district in Florida is looking for a supplemental science curriculum.
Analyst's View
As Africa Wrestles With COVID, Education Companies Try to Break Through
The director of an ed-tech accelerator program that supports companies across the continent talks about how the market is evolving, and the kinds of companies that will break through.
- LeadershipFamilies & the Community How to Talk to Parents About COVID-19 Vaccines: 3 Tips From ScientistsThe National Academies of Science has new guidance for schools on encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated.
Children, Teens Are in a 'Mental Health State of Emergency,' Child Health-Care Groups WarnDoctors have seen a spike in significant mental health problems among young people, spurred by isolation, uncertainty, fear, and grief.Minnesota Offers Kids $200 and Scholarship Drawings to Get Fully VaccinatedMinnesota is offering 12- to 17-year-olds who get COVID-19 vaccines a $200 reward and a shot at $100,000 worth of college scholarships.Policy & PoliticsFederal Senate Confirms Catherine Lhamon to Civil Rights Post; Kamala Harris Casts Decisive VoteJoe Biden's controversial pick to lead the Education Department's office for civil rights held that job in the Obama administration.
Critical Race Theory Law Violates Teachers' Free Speech, ACLU Argues in New LawsuitThe lawsuit alleges Oklahoma's law harms students of color and weakens what all students learn about the state's history.Parkland Victims' Families Reach $25M Settlement With Broward School DistrictThe largest payments will go to the 17 families whose children or spouses were killed in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession Joe and Jill Biden Honor Teachers at Long-Delayed White House CeremonyThe president, with the first lady in attendance, called teachers the "single most consequential people in the world beyond our parents."
Class of COVID: 2021's Graduates Are Struggling More and Feeling the StressCOVID-19 disrupted the class of 2020’s senior year. A year later, the transition to college has in some ways gotten worse.Helping Students Plan How to Pay for College Is More Important Than Ever: Schools Can HelpFewer and fewer high school graduates have applied for federal financial aid for college since the pandemic hit.TechnologyClassroom Technology Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Make Teachers' Jobs More Difficult and Dangerous, Union SaysSocial media spreads misinformation and emboldens students to damage school property, the National Education Association says.
Tech Purchasing Decisions Are Super Hard. New Initiative Aims to HelpISTE and other education technology organizations are creating a hub to give district leaders in-depth information about tech products.Homework Gap Could Be Back in Full Force If Lawmakers Don't Act, Education Groups SayCOVID relief funds helped give millions of students internet access during the pandemic, but the money could run out, advocates say.
