Education Funding
Biden Pitches 41 Percent Spending Increase for Education Next Year on Top of COVID-19 Aid
The president wants nearly $103 billion for the Department of Education, although history indicates Congress won't approve that request.
Student Well-Being
'Growth Mindset' Linked to Higher Test Scores, Student Well-Being in Global Study
The first global study of "growth mindset" found both academic benefits and better well-being among students who think intelligence is not fixed.
Federal
Miguel Cardona: Schools Must Work to Win Trust of Families of Color as They Reopen
As Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced school reopening resources, he urged a focus on equity and student engagement.
Accountability
Opinion
Absenteeism Is the Wrong Student Engagement Metric to Use Right Now
In a post-pandemic era for school accountability, let’s focus on measuring what matters.
Special Education
What the Research Says
Most Students With Disabilities Still Attend Remotely. Teachers Say They're Falling Behind
A new survey finds that students with disabilities are struggling in virtual classes, even with added support from teachers.
Budget & Finance
Will FEMA Reimburse Schools for COVID-Related Costs? Here's What We Know
Numerous school districts are getting millions of dollars less than they expected from the feds for pandemic-related emergency costs.
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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The Pandemic Will Affect Students' Mental Health for Years to Come. How Schools Can Help
Educators and policymakers can learn from other traumatic events about how students will react and what kinds of supports they will need.
'It Is OK to Grieve': A Teacher Reflects on This Pandemic Year
The pandemic's mental-health challenge for students, more than any crisis in 20 years, is its endlessness, writes Claire Marie Grogan.
When School Goes Remote, Many LGBTQ Students Lose a Safe Space
School can be an affirming environment for many LGBTQ young people, and the absence of in-person instruction has been difficult.
Data: What We Know About Student Mental Health and the Pandemic
In a new national survey, high school educators and students talk about mental health challenges and supports they need during the pandemic.
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Education Funding
Explainer
What the American Rescue Plan Means for Schools
The Biden administration bets that nearly $130 billion will help schools address the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on K-12 education
School & District Management
Video
Schools as Vaccine Clinics: Advice From School Leaders Who Made It Work
The Anchorage, Alaska, school district has tips for districts on how to operate a large-scale community vaccination program.
Student Well-Being
Video
‘I Felt Like I Was in a Hole’: How One Student Managed the Stress of COVID-19
A Navajo student describes how he experienced the stress and anxiety when his school shut down last year.
School Climate & Safety
Audio
Driving the School Bus, Waiting for a Vaccine
A veteran bus driver holds out hope he won't get COVID-19 while awaiting his first vaccination.
School & District Management
Video
An Elementary School Principal Looks Back on the Pandemic Year
For Heather Paddock, an elementary school principal in Everett, Wash., the last year has been unlike any she’s experienced in her career. Here she talks about her last moments with students before schools shut down in March 2020, the challenges with pivoting to remote learning, and what it’s been like welcoming some students back to the building this winter, after nearly a year.
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Market Trends
How School Districts Will Spend Money From the New Federal Stimulus
School systems are expected to have broad latitude to spend money from the American Rescue Plan on classroom and non-academic needs.
Marketplace K-12
A Window Into Ed-Tech Marketing Strategies During the Pandemic
Ed-tech firms across Europe mostly decreased their marketing budgets or kept them flat during the pandemic, holding back on aggressive new ad campaigns during a historical period of business uncertainty, a new analysis finds.
Purchasing Alert
Texas District Seeking Credit Recovery System, North Carolina District Looking for Literacy Materials
A district in Texas is looking for a credit recovery system, and a district in Louisiana is searching for career and technical education equipment.
Exclusive Data
How Close Are School Districts to Switching to Online Professional Development?
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked district and school leaders whether the pandemic will accelerate a shift away from in-person PD, and if so, how quickly.
- LeadershipSchool Climate & Safety How Biden's New Actions on Guns Could Affect Students and SchoolsPresident Joe Biden announced steps to prevent gun violence through executive action and a push for state and federal legislation.
Jobs for New Teachers: What the Market Looks Like Right NowNew teachers are searching for jobs in a recruiting season like no other. Here are some insights on what to expect.How Does Sending a Child to School Change a Family's Risk of COVID-19?In-person schooling that doesn't lead to outbreaks can still raise the risk of kids bringing the virus home, especially in poor families.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts Student School Board Members Flex Their Civic Muscle in Supreme Court Free-Speech CaseCurrent and former student school board members add their growing voices to a potentially precedent-setting U.S. Supreme Court case.
Biden Education Department Approves One Request to Cancel State Tests But Rejects OthersOfficials will allow D.C. to cancel tests. They denied similar requests from two other states and approved less extensive waiver requests.CDC: Nearly 80 Percent of K-12, Child-Care Workers Have Had at Least One COVID-19 ShotAbout four out of five teachers, school staffers, and child-care workers had first COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of March, CDC says.Teaching & LearningCollege & Workforce Readiness Fewer Students in Class of 2020 Went Straight to CollegeFirst-year college enrollment dropped steeply last year, a study finds, and the declines were sharpest among poorer students.
A Pro-Trump Student Group Will Launch a History Curriculum. It Could Get a COVID-19 BoostTurning Point USA's plan to develop classroom lessons is part of a conservative pushback to what they see as biased curricula.Most States Fail to Measure Teachers' Knowledge of the 'Science of Reading,' Report SaysThe majority of states don’t evaluate whether prospective teachers know how to teach reading effectively, a new analysis finds.TechnologyPrivacy & Security Teachers Are Watching Students' Screens During Remote Learning. Is That Invasion of Privacy?The tools help teachers keep remote students on track and pinpoint who needs help. Some parents and students worry about over-surveillance.
Which U.S. States Are Best Positioned to Innovate? How K-12 Schools Influence the RankingsA new report ranks states in terms of how good an environment they are for innovation, including K-12 education factors.What's the Purpose of K-12 Education in the Age of Automation?Author Daniel Susskind talks about the role of education in a world where machines are taking over many of the tasks done by human beings.
