School & District Management
Keep School Staff Motivated All Year Long: Advice From Principals
Here are some of the things—big and small—that school leaders do and say to keep teachers excited about the job.
Student Well-Being
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The School Year Is Getting Hotter. How Does Heat Affect Student Learning and Well-Being?
Climate change will lead to more hot school days, and experts say schools are not prepared.
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
What School Staffing Shortages Look Like Now
The latest federal data suggest districts will need more targeted approaches to fill the broad array of openings.
Student Well-Being
3 Ways to Avoid Hurdles for Social-Emotional Learning
Clarifying misconceptions, communicating with parents, and supporting teachers are key.
School & District Management
How District Leaders Can Make Sure Teachers Don't Miss the Loan-Forgiveness Deadline
Many teachers and other public employees may not know they qualify for a student loan-forgiveness waiver that has an Oct. 31 deadline.
Classroom Technology
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How Tech Training for Teachers Is Not Measuring Up, in Charts
Ed-tech professional development still relies too much on one-time, “dog-and-pony show” events with little or no follow-up training.
Recruitment & Retention
Schools nationwide are struggling with hiring staff members and keeping them around. See what's working.
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Reading & Literacy
A national movement seeks to change how reading is taught. Here's the latest news and insights on reading and writing instruction.
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Sex Education
As more states move to restrict what’s taught in the classroom, sex education is back in the spotlight.
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Keep School Staff Motivated All Year Long: Advice From Principals
Here are some of the things—big and small—that school leaders do and say to keep teachers excited about the job.
Ensure Your Staff Gets the Message: 3 Tips for School Leaders
School staff are inundated with information. Here's a few ways to ensure they will actually hear you.
How District Leaders Can Make Social Media Work for Them
Two school district leaders with impressive followings share best practices for using social media.
10 Buzzwords Educators Never Want to Hear Again
We asked educators on social media to share their least favorite education “buzzword” and why it grinds their gears.
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Data shows that parents and educators agree the internet is a useful learning tool — but also raises safety and privacy concerns. For schools, navigating the complexities of student safety and privacy requires a balanced, nuanced approach.
Mathematics
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Spotlight on Mathematical Thinking
This Spotlight will help you give learners the tools to solve the world’s puzzles, empower students with mathematical thought, and more.
School Climate & Safety
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Positive School Climate & Culture?
Answer 7 questions about Positive School Climate & Culture.
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World renowned futurist Gerd Leonhard and Promethean's Head of International Education Strategy explore the evolution of education.
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Student Well-Being
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Do Students Need Mental Health Supports? Or Are We Just Coddling Them?
Two professionals who work with students describe what the pandemic revealed about the kinds of supports that young people need.
School & District Management
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Schools Have a Vital Role to Play in Helping Solve the Climate Crisis
K-12 schools have a big role to play in helping solve the climate crisis. But with time and resources in short supply, the question is how.
School Climate & Safety
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To Discourage Binary Thinking, Schools Need to Challenge Students on Their Beliefs
The nation may be embroiled in divisiveness, but schools must teach students how to work with those whose opinions differ from their own.
Equity & Diversity
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A High-Quality, Culturally Responsive Education Should Be Every District’s DEI Goal
Since the summer of 2020, more districts are examining and redefining their approach to DEI work. What have we learned from these efforts?
Student Well-Being
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Not Just a Talking Point: How Lawmakers Can Support the Mental Health Needs of Students
COVID brought new awareness to students' mental health needs. Schools must have ongoing support and resources to manage this crisis.
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New Jersey District Seeks Literacy PD; Pennsylvania System To Hire SEL Coordinator
A New Jersey district is looking for a literacy consultant and professional development program, while a Pennsylvania school system seeks a social-emotional learning coordinator.
Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: IXL Acquires Emmersion; GiveCampus Raises $50M
In a pair of deals in the digital communications space, Edlio acquired SchoolInfo, while Finalsite bought the Blackboard K-12 Community Engagement division from Anthology.
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He Helps Education Companies Enter Foreign Markets. Here’s What He’s Learned
A reseller who works with education companies navigating new, unfamiliar international markets talks about what his clients get right and wrong.
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Colorado School System Seeks SEL Curriculum; Texas District to Buy Student Information System
A Colorado district is looking for social and emotional learning resources, while a Texas school system seeks a student information system.
- LeadershipRecruitment & Retention What to Say—and Do—to Recruit Top Talent for Your SchoolsEffective communication throughout the recruitment process can elevate an employer in the eyes of a job candidate.
A Visual Guide to Nonverbal Communication (Download)Understanding nonverbal communication can help you improve interactions and get your message across.7 Ways School Leaders Can Master Nonverbal CommunicationA leadership expert shares advice for using nonverbal communication to improve interactions and get the right message across.Policy & PoliticsStates Election Guide 2022: K-12 Issues and Candidates Shaping the MidtermsEducation is at the heart of some of contentious issues on voters' minds as they weigh candidates from governor to local school board.
Maine Opts Out of $440M Multistate Settlement With JuulMaine was not willing to agree to Juul's condition that would have barred school districts from suing the company.Maine OKs First Religious School for Tuition ReimbursementA Supreme Court ruling had ordered the state to treat religious schools the same as other private schools regarding tuition reimbursement.Teaching & LearningReading & Literacy Q&A Banned-Book Author: If a Book Isn't in the School Library, 'It Might as Well Not Exist'Ashley Hope Pérez, an author and a former high school English teacher, explains her concerns with the current wave of school book bans.
Immigrant Students Are Under Pressure. Four Ways Districts Can Support ThemAs the immigrant student population grows nationwide, experts offer advice on best practices to support these students and their families.Don’t Use State Tests ‘Punitively,’ Ed. Secretary Cardona WarnsAs federal accountability restarts after two years, guidance from the department underscores how complicated that could be.TechnologyClassroom Technology What Do Teachers Want From Learning Management Systems? We AskedThe use of learning management systems is almost ubiquitous, but educators say there's still lots of room for improvement.
We Need More Money to Prevent Cyberattacks, School Districts Tell FedsDistrict leaders point to the massive cyberattack on the Los Angeles schools as reason to act now.Computer Science Education Is Gaining Momentum. But Some Say Not Fast EnoughThe number of students taking computer science education courses continues to increase modestly, but not fast enough for some.
