Federal
Biden Calls for $130 Billion in New K-12 Relief, Scaled Up Testing, Vaccination Efforts
President-elect Joe Biden proposed new aid for schools as part of a broader COVID-19 relief plan, which will require congressional approval.
Curriculum
From ‘Stunning’ to ‘Surprising’: How News of the Capitol Attack Was Repackaged for Schools
Experts criticized ed-tech company Newsela for sugarcoating the violent insurrection when it adapted an Associated Press story for schools.
School & District Management
Opinion
We've Got to Talk About Remote Student Absenteeism
What can we do when skipping school is as easy as not pressing a button, asks Assistant Principal Patrick Hunt.
Federal
Who Is Miguel Cardona? Education Secretary Pick Has Roots in Classroom, Principal's Office
Many who've worked with Joe Biden's pick for education secretary say he's ready for what would be a giant step up.
Teaching & Learning
Trump's Second Impeachment: A Guide for Teachers
For the second time in just a year, America's teachers are charged with helping students make sense of a presidential impeachment.
School & District Management
Disciplining Educators: How Schools Should Tackle Conduct Concerns After the Insurrection
School employees and officials in at least eight states have drawn criticism and reprimands following last week's U.S. Capitol insurrection.
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 nearly a year, leading to concerns over learning loss.
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As Teacher Morale Hits a New Low, Schools Look for Ways to Give Breaks, Restoration
In a year rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, teachers say just keeping their heads above water can feel like a herculean task.
When Toxic Positivity Seeps Into Schools, Here's What Educators Can Do
Papering over legitimate, negative feelings with phrases like "look on the bright side" can be harmful for teachers and students.
We Love Virtual Learning: Students, Parents Explain Why
For a small number of students, the COVID-19 cloud has a thick silver lining.
Inside the Effort to Find and Help Disengaged Youth
When in-person learning abruptly ended last spring, schools and community groups sprang into action.
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A Year Interrupted
When COVID-19 closed schools for millions of students, Education Week documented two seniors as they faced an uncertain future.
Student Well-Being
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What Does It Mean To Be Trauma-Informed? A 4-Part Video Explainer
As our understanding of how trauma affects students expands, so does our understanding of how to build a school environment to help them.
Science
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How a STEM Program Helps Students of Color See Themselves in Science
Portland youngsters gather in gardens and cook vegan meals as part of Camp ELSO’s mission to foster STEM learning for students of color.
Science
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Try This at Home: How to Make Slime
Coolidge High School science teacher Jonte Lee teaches students how to make slime using home ingredients.
Equity & Diversity
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Black Student Voices: Classroom Discussions on Race
In this video, the second in a series, Black high school students talk about their experiences discussing race in the classroom.
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An Inside Look at the Texas Education Market
In a new special report, EdWeek Market Brief explores the budget pressures and spending plans facing school districts in Texas, a key state market.
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What Kinds of Companies Are Districts Turning To for the First Time During COVID-19?
EdWeek Market Brief asked district leaders and principals about what types of companies they are taking chances on during the pandemic.
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Administrative Software Tools Are the “New Ed-Tech Battleground,” New Analysis Predicts
Investment in student information systems and analytical tools has soared during COVID-19 and is poised to continue for years to come, predicts Futuresource Consulting.
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Virginia District Looks for Math Textbooks; Texas K-12 System Buying College Access Platform
A Kentucky school system is looking for a superintendent search firm, and a district in Virginia is planning to buy math textbooks and materials.
- LeadershipSchool & District Management 1,000 Students, No Social Distancing, and a Fight to Keep the Virus OutA principal describes the "nightmare" job of keeping more than 1,000 people safe in the fast-moving pandemic.
A School Leader Who Calls Her Own Shots on Battling the CoronavirusA charter school founder uses her autonomy to move swiftly on everything from classroom shutdowns to remote schooling.A COVID-19 Lull Gives Way to ‘Borderline Insanity’When the number of cases started to rise steeply, a school community hammered out a routine. Then a basketball player tested positive.Policy & PoliticsStates Interactive Where Teachers Are Eligible for the COVID-19 VaccineEducation Week is tracking plans for vaccinating K-12 educators across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Obama Education Staff Involved in Race to the Top, Civil Rights Join Biden's White HouseBoth Catherine Lhamon and Carmel Martin will serve on President-elect Joe Biden's Domestic Policy Council.Supreme Court Considers Issue of Damages That Comes Up in Many Suits Over School PoliciesThe justices weigh whether students still have a case for "nominal damages" when schools change a policy in response to a lawsuit.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession Some States Order Schools to Be Open. But Teachers Can't Yet Get the VaccineIn places where teachers are required to be in school buildings, they need to be higher on the vaccine priority lists, many argue.
After a Stillbirth, This Teacher Was Denied Paid Leave for Recovery. Here's Her StoryA District of Columbia teacher delivered a stillborn baby and was denied paid maternity leave. Her story, told here, is not uncommon.Districts Retreat to Remote Learning Even as Biden Calls for Reopening SchoolsA new study shows a big jump in the percentage of districts moving to remote-only instruction since November.TechnologyClassroom Technology How Online Teaching Needs to Improve—Even After the PandemicThe vast majority of teachers say they’ve gained skills in the last year that they’ll continue to use after the pandemic ends.
'No Going Back' From Remote and Hybrid Learning, Districts SayThe slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, a staffing crunch, and demand from some parents mean remote live-streamed instruction is here to stay.Why Remote Learning Would Have Been Perfect for MeVirtual education would have spared her the pain of trying to fit in during some difficult middle school years, writes Alyson Klein.
