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School Staffing by the Numbers
How many people work in schools, what types of work do they do, and how much do they get paid? Education Week breaks it down for you.
Teacher Preparation
States Relax Teacher Certification Rules to Combat Shortages
Faced with an uneven supply of teaching talent, states are lowering the bar on some licensing hoops.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How School Can Make Students (and Teachers) Feel Dumb
Our brains don’t all work the same way, writes an English teacher who has long struggled with spelling.
Law & Courts
Why Some Religious Groups Worry After Supreme Court Sided With Praying High School Coach
Concerns arise about equal treatment of students and employees from minority religious groups after a ruling on a Christian coach's prayers.
Student Well-Being
What Is the Right Age for a Kid to Get a Cellphone?
Children are acquiring them at younger and younger ages.
Equity & Diversity
Citing Anti-Gay Discrimination, a Teacher of the Year Leaves the Classroom
Kentucky's 2022 Teacher of the Year Willie Carver Jr. said he had been unable to find support from his school administration.
School Shootings
The Uvalde, Texas, tragedy was the deadliest school shooting since 2012 and has reignited debates around school safety.
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Reading & Literacy
Explore the latest news and perspectives on literacy, reading, and writing instruction.
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Teaching Profession
A recent survey painted a picture of an exhausted, disillusioned workforce. See the latest.
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How School Staffing Shortages Are Hurting Students
Essential nonteaching school employees are in high demand, and when their positions go unfilled, high-need students suffer most.
How Many Job Openings Are There in Public Schools?
See how many unfilled jobs there are in public schools in recent months, and how the number of open positions has grown over the last decade.
Paraprofessionals: As the 'Backbones' of the Classroom, They Get Low Pay, Little Support
They are critical to student learning and well-being, but often find better pay and benefits in other fields.
'It's Hard to See the Perks': Schools Face Tough Sell in Filling Key Jobs
Bus drivers and other K-12 workers say they are underpaid for the difficult jobs they do to keep schools running.
Recruitment & Retention
Spotlight
Spotlight on Staffing Challenges
This Spotlight will help you see how one principal dodged the staffing shortage, look at ways to build a healthier school culture, and more.
English-Language Learners
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Spotlight on Language Instruction
This Spotlight will help you understand the challenges facing ELLs, gain insights into the future of education for ELL students, and more.
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Recruitment & Retention
Video
How Can We Solve the Teacher Staffing Shortage?
Peter DeWitt and his guests discuss how leaders can create an environment in which educators feel valued and rewarded for their work.
Teaching Profession
Video
Here’s What’s Drawing Aspiring Teachers to the Field
Four student-teachers explain what’s drawing them to the field despite its steady stream of challenges.
Curriculum
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Problem Solving at the Highest Level: What Teachers and Students Can Learn From Tammie Jo Shults
Pilot and author Tammie Jo Shults on the problem-solving lessons in aviation that apply to teaching and learning.
Curriculum
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Planes, Drones, and Mathematics: How One Aviation Curriculum Is Opening Doors for Students
Students across the country are learning problem-solving skills in a curriculum that prepares them for careers in the aviation industry.
Student Well-Being
Video
Inside Latino Parents' Push for Healthy, Culturally Appropriate School Lunches
Parents in one Colorado district want to see the same improvements to school lunches that were achieved in a neighboring district.
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Market Trends
The Funding Cliff Looms. How Will School Districts Respond?
Despite new flexibility provided by the federal government, K-12 systems face complicated decisions in preparing for the the eventual loss of emergency stimulus aid.
Purchasing Alert
Illinois District To Buy PD Consulting; Texas School System Seeks Teacher Analytics
A district in Illinois is looking for professional learning consulting while a system in Texas seeks master teacher initiative analytics.
Marketplace K-12
At ISTE, Teachers Are Reminded of the Value They Bring to Ed-Tech Companies
Classroom educators are particularly well-suited for roles in product development and driving innovation, panelists at the ISTE show said this week.
Purchasing Alert
Arizona District Seeks Tutoring Services; Maryland School System to Buy K-6 Math Materials
A district in Arizona is looking for tutoring services while a school system in Maryland seeks an elementary math program.
- LeadershipRecruitment & Retention The Latest Perk Schools Are Using to Attract Teachers: 4-Day WeeksThe pros, the cons, and the unknowns of a shorter school week.
School Districts Showcase What's Working to Improve Student LearningSchool leaders from 13 districts shared strategies at a national summit by AASA, the School Superintendents Association.How Can Parents Best Support Teachers? We AskedWe asked educators on social media to share the most helpful ways families can support their work.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts Supreme Court Says High School Coach's Post-Game Prayers Protected by the First AmendmentThe decision could have enormous practical consequences for school districts and their supervision of teachers and other employees.
At the Supreme Court, High School Students Express Disappointment Over Abortion DecisionStudents showed up to flex their civic muscles in the wake of the court ruling.What the 'Roe v. Wade' Reversal Means for Educators, Schools, and StudentsThe decision will dramatically reshape the context of schooling for the women-dominated profession—as well as affect students, counselors, and health curricula.Teaching & LearningTeaching Teaching Tips for Reaching Introverts and ExtrovertsTeachers can look to technology for help in reaching big talkers and their quieter peers.
How to Close the STEM Achievement Gap for Indigenous Students: Feature Local CultureStudy examines factors that will positively impact Indigenous students' STEM proficiency.The Pandemic Changed How We Teach Students With Learning DifferencesEducators shared their new knowledge as part of Education Week's interactive Q & A.TechnologyFuture of Work Want to Get Girls Interested in STEM Careers? Try MinecraftTwo teachers in Louisiana started an after-school club to get girls interested in STEM.
Tech Can Open Doors for English-Language Learners to Express ThemselvesStudents feel less pressure when using video to practice their speaking skills.10 Tips for Making Digital Materials More Accessible to Students With DisabilitiesAvoiding PDFs, editing automatic transcriptions, and describing what's onscreen rather than pointing are among their ideas.
