Student Achievement
'Learning Loss, in General, Is a Misnomer': Study Shows Kids Made Progress During COVID-19
Even though the pandemic has interrupted learning, students are still gaining ground in reading and math this year.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
The Chauvin Verdict Is in. Now What?
Justice has been served in the murder of George Floyd, but educators must recommit to the fight for racial equity, writes Tyrone C. Howard.
School & District Management
Female Principals Are Paid Less Than Men. That’s a Big Concern
A gender pay gap in the principalship can affect recruitment and turnover.
Budget & Finance
Opinion
How Districts Can Use Relief Funds to Help the Students Most in Need
We can't squander this opportunity to reach students experiencing homelessness. Here are four key steps.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Lowers Bar for Life-Without-Parole Sentences for Juvenile Offenders
The justices rule 6-3 that a state does not need to find a juvenile offender “permanently incorrigible” before imposing the harsh sentence.
Federal
How the Pandemic Is Affecting Schools' Mandated Collection of Key Civil Rights Data
COVID-19 has complicated the work of gathering a vast store of civil rights data about schools that is required by the Education Department.
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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During COVID-19, Schools Have Made a Mad Dash to 1-to-1 Computing. What Happens Next?
Districts that purchased devices for hybrid and remote learning will have to determine how to use them for in-person instruction.
How to Make Teaching Better: 8 Lessons Learned From Remote and Hybrid Learning
Amid false starts, frustrations, and tech glitches, teachers say they’ve been able to find some successes after a year of online learning.
Schools Are Flush With Stimulus Money. Will They Waste It on Unproven Technology?
Districts are throwing billions of dollars at ed tech that could be ineffective, underutilized, and come with hidden long-term costs.
Most Students Now Have Home Internet Access. But What About the Ones Who Don't?
Here's what school districts, states, and the federal governments are doing to improve at-home access to digital devices and the Internet.
Student Well-Being
Spotlight
Spotlight on Post-Pandemic Communications
In this Spotlight, review lessons from other leaders, evaluate what can be done to address the situations experienced and more.
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Quiz Yourself: How well do you know the American Rescue Plan?
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Learn what the experts say about growing student engagement and accelerating learning during this unprecedented time.
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School & District Management
Video
Two Educators Reflect on Leading for Racial Justice
Two education leaders, one an assistant principal, the other a faculty member at Harvard's ed school, talk about racism in schools.
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.
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Market Trends
The Challenge for Companies: Supporting Teachers in a Chaotic Era
Businesses in the education market face new and unfamiliar obstacles in delivering product support and professional development that spans remote, hybrid, and in-person learning environments.
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The Ed-Tech Tools That K-12 Leaders Predict Will Outlive the Pandemic
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked district leaders what kinds of ed tech they will continue using after COVID-19 has passed.
Purchasing Alert
New Mexico District Buying IEP Software; Texas System Purchasing Tutoring and PD for Reading
A New Mexico district is looking to procure special education services, and a district in Mississippi is looking for IEP writing software.
Purchasing Alert
Alaska District Seeking Supplemental Ed. Services; N.J. System Looks for Math Intervention
A district in New York is looking for career-tech education programs, and a district in Alaska is seeking supplemental education services.
- LeadershipEquity & Diversity 4 Ways George Floyd's Murder Has Changed How We Talk About Race and EducationFloyd’s tragic death and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests evolved the discourse about structural racism in American schools.
'High-Surveillance' Schools Lead to More Suspensions, Lower AchievementCameras, drug sweeps, and other surveillance increase exclusionary discipline, regardless of actual student misbehavior, new research finds.Rising Numbers of Educators Say Pandemic Is Now Blown Out of Proportion, Survey ShowsAn EdWeek Research Center survey shows that nearly 3 of every 10 educators believe the pandemic is no longer a real threat to schools.Policy & PoliticsFederal To Get Remaining COVID-19 Aid, Schools and States Must Detail In-Person Learning PlansAmong other things, states and schools must detail the extent to which they will meet CDC recommendations on universal mask-wearing in schools.
8 States Debate Bills to Restrict How Teachers Discuss Racism, SexismProposed bills in several states aim to ban "divisive concepts."How to Talk About Next School Year Presents a Big Test for Education LeadersState K-12 officials must clearly communicate plans for safety, academics, and mental health, while mixing urgency with nuance.Teaching & LearningSocial Studies Biden Administration Cites 1619 Project as Inspiration in History Grant ProposalThe Biden administration's proposal is part of a heated battle over racism and what students should learn about America's past.
Supreme Court Justices Call for More Civics Education Amid Risk From 'Domestic Enemies'Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil M. Gorsuch, both boosters of civics for years, renew their concerns amid deep divisions in the country.Science Teaching and Learning Found to Fall Off in PandemicThe pandemic could have been a shining moment for STEM learning. Instead, new studies find, students and teachers struggled.TechnologyPrivacy & Security Hackers Post 26,000 Broward School Files Online After District Doesn't Pay RansomHackers who demanded up to $40 million from the Broward School District have now published nearly 26,000 files stolen from district servers.
Cyberattacks Are on the Rise. Here's How Schools Should Respond (Downloadable Guide)When hackers disrupt a district's network, consequences can be wide-ranging, from unexpected costs to communication challenges.'A Year of Tremendous Growth.' How the Pandemic Forced Teachers to Master TechnologyEducators nationwide say their ability to use technology for instruction improved significantly during the pandemic.
