Equity & Diversity
Why Two Superintendents of Mostly-White Districts Are Actively Fighting Anti-Black Racism
Predominantly white school districts across the country have started addressing systemic racism in the classroom, but not every district is doing it, and those who are brace for backlash.
Teaching Profession
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2021 National Teacher of the Year: Special Education Is the 'Heartbeat' of Schools
Juliana Urtubey is the third special educator to receive the national honor in the program's nearly seven-decade history.
School & District Management
Wanted: Superintendents to Lead Districts Through the End of a Pandemic
Former superintendents say there are signs when it's time to move on. Their replacements are more likely to be greenhorns, experts say.
Privacy & Security
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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.
School Choice & Charters
Full-Time Virtual Schools: Still Growing, Still Struggling, Still Resisting Oversight
Nearly 500,000 students now attend full-time online and blended schools, says a new report from the National Education Policy Center.
School Climate & Safety
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School Shootings This Year: How Many and Where
In 2021, there have been seven school shootings, including one at a middle school in Rigby, Idaho, last week.
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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Why Teachers Leave—or Don't: A Look at the Numbers
New EdWeek survey results reveal why teachers consider leaving the profession, and how the pandemic has changed their decisionmaking.
Pay Raises and Pandemic Bonuses: Can They Keep Teachers in Classrooms?
Some states are proposing salary hikes and offering teachers one-time bonuses. Will the money have an effect on post-pandemic retention?
What Black Men Need From Schools to Stay in the Teaching Profession
Only 2 percent of teachers are Black men. Three Black male educators share their views on what's behind the statistic.
Teachers' Mental Health Has Suffered in the Pandemic. Here's How Districts Can Help
Teachers’ stress and anxiety have soared during the pandemic, making it critical for districts to look after their mental health.
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Reading & Literacy
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Spotlight on What We Now Know: Literacy
In this Spotlight, review ways students can be supported; evaluate the struggles often seen when tech intertwines with literacy and more.
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Teaching Profession
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Voices From the Field | Black Male Educators on Pipelines and Retention
Black men account for only 2 percent of teachers, and their turnover rates are especially high. A look at the problems and potential solutions behind that statistic.
Families & the Community
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Meet the Parent Activists of the Pandemic
Four stories of parents who organized others to get children the education and resources they need, despite institutional head winds.
Professional Development
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Educators’ Wish List for Summer Professional Development
Teachers and principals sound off on what they’d find useful—or extraneous—when it comes to professional development this summer.
School & District Management
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VUCA: What It Is and Why It Matters to Schools
You may not know what VUCA is, but you are living it, probably more than ever before.
School & District Management
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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.
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Market Trends
School Districts Scrambling to Get It Right on ‘Learning Loss’ Strategy
School systems are wrestling with many unknowns in trying to settle on strategies for combating learning loss for the coming academic year.
Fundamentals
Two-Minute Tip: How Might Districts Spend Funds From the American Rescue Plan?
What kinds of opportunities does the massive federal infusion included in the American Rescue Plan provide for ed-tech companies? Our 2-minute video gives insights.
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Rhode Island District Seeks IEP Instructional Support Platform; North Carolina District Looking for Digital Curriculum
A district in Rhode Island is looking for an IEP instructional support platform, and a district in North Carolina is seeking a digital curriculum.
Marketplace K-12
The FCC Provides a Peek Into Proposed Rules for $7 Billion Remote Learning Fund
School districts would not be eligible to spend their portion of a $7 billion emergency connectivity fund on smartphones, in a draft order put forward by the Federal Communications Commission.
- LeadershipSchool & District Management Has COVID-19 Led to a Mass Exodus of Superintendents?This year has been exhausting for superintendents. Some experts say they're seeing an unusually high number of resignations this spring.
Most Schools Offer at Least Some In-Person Classes, According to Feds' Latest CountA majority of 4th and 8th graders had at least some in-person schooling by March, but inequities persisted.High Costs, Outdated Infrastructure Hinder Districts' Air-Quality EffortsA national survey finds the pandemic has led districts to update schools' ventilation systems, but their options are limited.Policy & PoliticsEducation Funding Miguel Cardona's First Budget Hearing Becomes Forum on In-Person Learning, 1619 ProjectIn his first public testimony to Congress as education secretary, Cardona also touched on standardized testing and student discipline.
Appeals Court Weighs Idaho Law Barring Transgender Female Students From Girls' SportsThe three-judge federal court panel reviews a lower-court ruling that blocked the controversial statute and said it was likely unconstitutional.Federal Appeals Court Backs Socioeconomic-Based Admissions Plan for Boston 'Exam Schools'The court denies an injunction to block the plan for next year and says considering family income in admissions is likely constitutional.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession Juliana Urtubey, an Elementary Special Educator, Is the 2021 National Teacher of the YearKnown as Ms. Earth for her work with school gardens, Urtubey is a National Board-certified teacher in Las Vegas.
4 Ways Districts Are Giving Teachers More Flexibility in Their JobsAfter a year-plus of pandemic schooling, some experts are seeing momentum for district leaders to reimagine what teaching can look like.We Asked Teachers How They Want to Be Appreciated. Here's What They SaidAll they need is respect, independence, a break, and a heartfelt word of thanks after a difficult year.TechnologyInfrastructure Remote and Hybrid Learning Are Declining. But the 'Homework Gap' Will Still Be a ProblemSchools are returning to in-person instruction, but students' connections to the internet at home remain spotty.
Aptitude Tests: Are They Effective in Opening Students' Minds to More Career Paths?Aptitude tests—which seek to measure students’ potential in a particular field—may help students keep from pigeonholing themselves.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.
