Science
COVID-19 Is a Science Lesson Waiting to Happen
Teachers have more information about the virus now than in March 2020, but barriers remain to focusing on the pandemic in class.
Student Well-Being
Omicron or No, Schools Should Prepare for a Pandemic Winter
Here are answers to questions about the new strain, which is considered potentially more infectious than Delta.
School Climate & Safety
What This Week's Mass Shooting Can Teach Us About School Safety
The incident in Michigan, the deadliest school shooting in three years, will add to a wrenching school safety debate.
Classroom Technology
Schools Are Battling Tech Fatigue. How Are They Responding?
Blended learning—a mix of face-to-face and online instruction—is declining in popularity, a Christensen Institute survey shows.
School & District Management
Pandemic-Seasoned Principals Share Hard-Earned Leadership Lessons
The COVID crisis has tested principals’ resolve to an unprecedented degree, but many have gleaned valuable takeaways from the experience.
School & District Management
Polls About Lessons on Racism in Schools Can Be Eye-Opening, and Misleading
Opinion surveys may help district leaders host more-productive conversations, but how they're framed can lead to wildly different results.
Critical Race Theory
The latest news and perspectives on the ongoing debate over the academic concept and what it means for schools.
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Recruitment & Retention
Schools nationwide are struggling with staff shortages. Read the latest on hiring and keeping staff.
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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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6 Challenges for Science Educators
Science denial and political polarization are just the latest challenges plaguing science education.
Science Denial in the Classroom: What Causes It? How Should Teachers Respond?
Rejection of scientific consensus is informed by students' attitudes, networks, and cognitive shortcomings. Here's how to head it off.
5 Ways to Teach Climate Change and COVID-19 During Polarized Times
Rampant misinformation and politics have made science teachers' jobs harder. Teachers share five strategies to teach sensitive topics.
COVID-19 Is a Science Lesson Waiting to Happen
Teachers have more information about the virus now than in March 2020, but barriers remain to focusing on the pandemic in class.
Professional Development
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Student Well-Being
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How Much Do You Know About the Needs of the Whole Child?
Answer 7 questions to see how much you know about the needs of the whole child.
Equity & Diversity
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Spotlight on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This Spotlight will empower you to assess where the work still needs to be done to ensure your students and educators are represented and included.
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A Black Male Principal in Virginia on Addressing Inequity and Creating a ‘Globalized School’
A Black male principal in Virginia offers insight on everything from school discipline to the recruitment and retention of a diverse staff.
Teacher Preparation
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A Native Teacher Works to Return to His Tribe
An alumnus of the University of Oregon’s Sapsik’ʷałá master’s program discusses how it helped him reach his professional goal as an educator.
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I Am Native American and a Teacher. That Matters to My Students
A 2004 University of Oregon graduate helps her students see that it’s possible to be both Native and a teacher.
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What Culturally Responsive Teaching Looks Like: A Native Educator Explains
An expert on Native education explains what culturally responsive teaching is and why it is so important for students.
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Shaping the Next Generation of Native Teachers
The University of Oregon is training Native pre-service teachers to create a better classroom experience for Native students.
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Special Report: What K-12 Officials Expect From Education Companies on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A new EdWeek Market Brief special report looks at the role that companies -- in areas like curriculum, assessment, and professional development -- can play in supporting DEI through their products and practices.
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Emergency Federal Funding Jolted State Spending on K-12 During Fiscal 2021
Backed with unprecedented federal funding to weather the pandemic, states collectively spent an estimated $483 billion on K-12 during fiscal 2021, a year-over-year increase of 12.3 percent, according to a new analysis.
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California District Seeks Professional Development; Virginia System Wants Social-Emotional Instructional Supports
A district in California has issued an RFP for professional development training, while a system in Virginia looks to adopt social-emotional instructional support.
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Tutoring, Expanded Summer School, and SEL: An Inside Look at Districts’ Stimulus Priorities
Across the country, school districts are plowing their share of federal stimulus aid into ambitious projects meant to counter problems brought on by the pandemic.
- LeadershipSchool Climate & Safety Mich. Student Kills 4 in Deadliest School Shooting Since 2018A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder, terrorism, and other crimes for a shooting that killed four students and injured others.
Violence, Hate Crimes in Schools Surged in Pre-COVID Period, Federal Watchdog FindsData from several years preceding the pandemic sketched a troubling trajectory, the Government Accountability Office found.Amid Bus Driver Shortage, School District Turns to Limo Service for HelpOne school district is turning to a limousine service company to help transport students to school because of a bus driver shortage.Policy & PoliticsSchool Choice & Charters Bloomberg Launches $750 Million Fund to Grow Charter Schools Amid 'Broken' K-12 SystemFormer New York City mayor and one-time presidential hopeful Michael R. Bloomberg aims to add 150,000 charter school seats over five years.
School Districts Are Starting to Spend COVID Relief Funds. The Hard Part Is Deciding HowA new database shows districts' spending priorities for more than $122 billion in federal aid are all over the place.Supreme Court Weighs a Type of Damages Schools Can Face in Civil Rights LawsuitsThe issue involves compensation for "emotional distress," and the case holds implications for suits brought under Title IX and other laws.Teaching & LearningReading & Literacy White Characters Still Dominate Kids' Books and School Texts, Report FindsThe review comes at a time when there’s increased national attention on what children are reading in school.
Teaching in the 'Metaverse'? Roblox Looks to Make It a RealityGaming company Roblox will give $10 million to support development of immersive virtual STEM curriculum for its metaverse platform.Efforts to Toughen Teacher Evaluations Show No Positive Impact on StudentsAfter a decade of expensive evaluation reforms, new research shows no positive effect on student test scores or educational attainment.TechnologyPrivacy & Security Cyberattacks Are Up. The Feds Must Help Schools Cope, Watchdog Agency SaysThe U.S. Department of Education’s years-old plan to help protect schools from digital threats needs a rethink, according to the GAO.
Ed Tech Usage is Up. So Are Parent Privacy ConcernsBoth parents and students want more say in how their personal information is used, according to a recent report.The Infrastructure Bill Includes Billions for Broadband. What It Would Mean for StudentsStudents who struggle to access the internet at home may get some relief through $65 billion in funding for broadband, approved by Congress in the new infrastructure bill.
