Science
Q&A
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.
Curriculum
Teaching in the 'Metaverse'? Roblox Looks to Make It a Reality
Gaming company Roblox will give $10 million to support development of immersive virtual STEM curriculum for its metaverse platform.
Law & Courts
Opinion
What the Law Says About Parents' Rights Over Schooling
The rallying cry of “parental freedom” perpetuated racial segregation, writes a legal scholar. So why would we let it dictate curriculum?
Teaching Profession
Efforts to Toughen Teacher Evaluations Show No Positive Impact on Students
After a decade of expensive evaluation reforms, new research shows no positive effect on student test scores or educational attainment.
School Climate & Safety
Violence, Hate Crimes in Schools Surged in Pre-COVID Period, Federal Watchdog Finds
Data from several years preceding the pandemic sketch a troubling trajectory, the Government Accountability Office found.
Teaching
Video
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.
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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How Much Do You Know About Instructional Coaching?
Answer 7 questions to see how much you know about instructional coaching.
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.
Teacher Preparation
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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.
Teacher Preparation
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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.
Professional Development
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What Good Principal Coaching Looks Like
Here's how one district uses coaches to guide new principals through their early years.
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Indiana District Wants World Language Textbooks; New Mexico System Seeks Special Education Psychological Services
A district in Indiana has issued an RFP for world language textbooks, while a system in New Mexico looks to adopt psychological services for the special education department.
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A Teacher’s Take on the K-12 Products That Are Missing From the Market
A Chicago math educator talks about the kinds of intuitive, and culturally responsive academic resources she needs to support her students.
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- LeadershipStudent Well-Being Fewer Teens Appear to Be Vaping. How Schools Can Keep the MomentumA handful of studies suggest that adolescent e-cigarette use dropped substantially during the pandemic.
Flu Vaccinations Among Children Are Down. That Could Spell Trouble for SchoolsThe convergence of flu and COVID-19 infections could exacerbate student absences and staff shortages.School Libraries and Controversial Books: Tips From the Front LinesA top school librarian explains how districts can prepare for possible challenges to student reading materials and build trust with parents.Policy & PoliticsFederal Top Federal Adviser on Puerto Rico's Schools Declares: 'We Have to Build Trust'Chris Soto heads an Education Department team providing technical assistance and support for the U.S. territory's public schools.
Justice Dept. to Pay $127.5M to Parkland Massacre Victims' FamiliesAttorneys for 16 of the 17 killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland said they had reached a confidential monetary settlement.The Political Spotlight on Schools' COVID Relief Money Isn't Going AwayPoliticians and researchers are among those scrutinizing the use and oversight of billions in pandemic education aid.Teaching & LearningScience Catching Up Native American Students in ScienceThe pandemic dealt a setback to science education for Native American students, but culturally relevant lessons could offer a path forward.
Here's How to Make Science More Relevant for Students of ColorStudents get more out of science class, these teachers say, when the lessons are linked to their own lives and communities.Finding Hope in the Face of Climate Change: Why Some Teachers Focus on SolutionsLearning about climate change can make students feel anxious or hopeless. A solution-focused teaching approach gives them a reason for hope.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.
