Equity & Diversity
Bills Targeting Classroom Talk on Race and Gender Identity Ballooned This Year
Lawmakers this year proposed 137 bills restricting lessons and training about racism and gender identity, a 250 percent increase since 2021.
Equity & Diversity
In Their Own Words
'We've Come a Long, Long Way': A Former Uvalde Educator Reflects on the Town's History
As the Uvalde, Texas, community considers the future of the school, Maria Castañon Hernandez reflects on how it's changed.
Teaching
The Best Advice for New Teachers, in 5 Words or Less: 2022 Edition
Educators share on social media what they want new teachers to know before starting the 2022-23 school year.
Student Well-Being
As Free School Meals End, School Nutrition Directors Brace for Challenges
After Congress failed to extend free school meal waivers last year, many families will have to start paying for lunch and breakfast again.
Student Well-Being
White House Outlines Key COVID-Prevention Strategies for This School Year
Prevention best practices focus on testing, vaccinations, and school building ventilation.
Teaching
Opinion
Summer School Reminded Me Why I Love Teaching
I didn’t feel prepared to teach a remedial ELL class. Then it turned into one of the best experiences of my career.
Back to School
Educators are preparing for another school year, this time facing new challenges. Here’s how schools can start the year strong.
Read More
Recruitment & Retention
Schools nationwide are struggling with hiring staff members and keeping them around. See what's working.
Read More
Reading & Literacy
A national movement seeks to change how reading is taught. Here's the latest news and insights on reading and writing instruction.
Read More
The Latest Perk Schools Are Using to Attract Teachers: 4-Day Weeks
The pros, the cons, and the unknowns of a shorter school week.
Contractors Are Filling Staffing Gaps in Schools. Know the Benefits and the Drawbacks
Schools turn to private companies for help filling positions with no local job candidates. It can be costly, but some say it's a big help.
Emergency Certified Teachers: Are They a Viable Solution to Shortages?
Emergency teachers are in bigger demand than ever. Can states and districts make smarter use of them?
One School District's Unusual Recruitment Tactic
Can a rural district in New York entice staff with a commuting perk?
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
With a new school year comes great opportunities for K-12 leaders to “plant new seeds” of growth for staff and students.
Student Well-Being
Spotlight
Spotlight on SEL for Student Trauma
This Spotlight will help you support traumatized students, gain insights into the benefits of prioritizing student well-being, and more.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Literacy?
Answer 7 questions about literacy.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
What works in teaching reading? Dr. D. Ray Reutzel clarifies topics around the Science of Reading and choosing an evidence-based reading ...
Teacher Jobs
Search over ten thousand teaching jobs nationwide — elementary, middle, high school and more.
View Jobs
Principal Jobs
Find hundreds of jobs for principals, assistant principals, and other school leadership roles.
View Jobs
Support Staff Jobs
Search thousands of jobs, from paraprofessionals to counselors and more.
View Jobs
Student Well-Being
Collection
VIDEOS: Guiding Students Through Trauma
These programs are using play therapy and an SEL approach to learning to help students adjust and adapt after trauma.
Student Well-Being
Video
How One Family Uses Play Therapy to Address Trauma
Adoption can be traumatic for adoptees. One family, working with a therapist, utilized play therapy to help their daughters adjust.
Student Well-Being
Video
Student Trauma Rates Are Higher Than Ever. How Play Therapy Can Help
One program is teaching students to manage their emotions and build their communication skills at a young age through play therapy.
Student Well-Being
Video
'This City Is Theirs’: How One Chicago Program Is Implementing SEL
Chicago students at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning build SEL skills to help them deepen their relationships with the community.
Student Well-Being
Video
How Social-Emotional Learning Can Foster Student Growth
An SEL specialist in Chicago is creating a positive relationship between students and teachers, and changing how students see themselves.
- SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.