School Choice & Charters
Charter Schools Now Outperform Traditional Public Schools, Sweeping Study Finds
Researchers who have studied the evolution of charter schools over two decades find that their performance has improved over time.
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School & District Management
Opinion
Principals, Here Are 4 Simple Tips to Communicate Better
To create a positive learning environment, school leaders must master various communication strategies.
Student Achievement
In Their Own Words
This Superintendent Raised Grad Rates in His Rural, High Poverty District. Here’s How
A Mississippi Delta superintendent talks about how his hometown district boosted graduation rates.
School Choice & Charters
Approval of Nation's 1st Religious Charter School Will Spark Legal Battle
A state board voted 3-2 to approve the school, which will aim to open in fall 2024, pending a court battle.
College & Workforce Readiness
Teachers Share Their Best Advice for Graduating Seniors
Embrace change, they said, do your best, and keep learning.
Curriculum
Teachers Are Frustrated by Schools' Scattershot Approach to Instruction
Teachers say schools continue to send mixed signals about priorities for learning.
AI Literacy, Explained
Now that AI is expected to influence fields from medicine to policing, what do students need to understand about the technology?
Teachers Need PD on Artificial Intelligence. What It Should Look Like
Schools are just beginning to think about how to integrate AI into teacher professional development.
It's Not Just About ChatGPT. Other AI Technologies Are Heading to Schools
Four experts predict how artificial intelligence will likely impact K-12 education in the years ahead.
Building AI Literacy: What One District Has Learned
Georgia's Gwinnett County public schools opened what may be the nation's first AI high school last fall. AI is embedded in every class.
Teaching
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Engagement?
Answer 7 questions about student engagement.
Recruitment & Retention
Spotlight
Spotlight on Teacher Shortages
This Spotlight will help you uncover what principals look for when hiring teachers, how a supportive culture can help retention, and more.
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English-Language Learners
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Testigos del Cambio en una Pequeña Ciudad para Latinos: La Travesía de un Estudiante
Nacido en Russellville, Alabama, de padres inmigrantes de El Salvador, Brian Santos reflexiona sobre su travesía como estudiante de EL.
Student Well-Being
Video
Left Homeless After a Hurricane, This Family Found Support From Their District
With the number of homeless students rising, a look at how this Florida district is providing support.
Special Education
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I Have Dyslexia. How Teachers Can Support Students Like Me
These adults with dyslexia have advice for educators working with students like them.
Teaching Profession
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What Educators Want Other Teachers to Know During Teacher Appreciation Week
For teachers and student teachers, Teacher Appreciation Week is a chance to reflect on and thank the educators who inspired them.
Teaching Profession
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What’s Motivating These Teachers to Become Educators
Representation in the classroom and creating space for special education are some of the reasons these educators are going into teaching.
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California District to Add Chat-Based Tutoring; Texas School System Seeks Special Ed Support
A district in California is looking for digital tutoring services for students, while a Texas school system seeks professional support services for special education.
Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: Substitute Teaching Startup Secures $38M; Amplify Raises Undisclosed Series C
Swing Education's funding round comes as schools have been relying heavily on substitutes to help fill open teaching positions.
Analyst's View
International Private Schools: Growth, Change, and Pressing Needs
There are more than 13,000 of the schools globally, and they have a growing need for high-quality teachers and social-emotional learning.
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N.C. District Looking for ERP Implementation; Calif. School System Needs Mentoring Services
A school system in North Carolina is looking for ERP implementation services, while a California district seeks supplemental mentoring.
- LeadershipEquity & Diversity Public Schools Are Still Segregated. But These Tools Can HelpData show that racial and socioeconomic segregation persist, but districts may be able to seek federal help to address it.
In This District, Students Are Part of the Mental Health ResponseLack of transportation, unreliable internet and other barriers can sometimes make it hard to find mental health care in rural settings.What Teachers Think About Carrying Guns at School, in ChartsDespite periodic pushes to outfit teachers with firearms, more than half of educators think doing so would make schools less safe.Policy & PoliticsSchool Choice & Charters Charter Schools Are Outperforming Traditional Public Schools: 6 Takeaways From a New StudyResearchers who have analyzed charter school performance since 2000 now find that charters are outpacing traditional public schools.
Should 'Brown v. Board of Education' Be Renamed? The Debate, ExplainedDescendants contend the companion case Briggs v. Elliott was unfairly bumped from the top of the historic decision.As Legal Gambling Surges, Some States Want to Teach Teens About the RisksThe effort is in its infancy, and the details of what would be taught are still to be determined.Teaching & LearningAssessment A District Is Happy It Made This Standardized Testing ChangeOne Mississippi district jumped through hoops to switch to a set of tests its teachers think will help students become independent learners.
The Concept of 'Looping' in Schools: Quiz YourselfTake our short quiz to test your knowledge of 'looping' in schools.Amid Public School Restrictions, 'Freedom Schools' in Florida Will Teach Black HistoryIn St. Petersburg, Fla., a summer program focuses on the diverse histories of Africans and African Americans.TechnologyClassroom Technology Can AI Tutor Students? Why It’s Unlikely to Take Over the Job EntirelyTutoring hinges on a strong, sustained relationship. AI bots don't possess that level of empathy or continuity yet.
What ChatGPT Could Mean for TutoringAI tools could help personalize tutoring plans, analyze coaching sessions, and potentially even take over as tutor. But is that a good idea?How Schools Can Harness AI for Learning: Advice From the Khan AcademyThe chief learning officer for the Khan Academy outlines how schools can use AI in smart, ethical ways.
