States
Pivoting to Remote Learning: Why It Is Harder in Some States Than Others
In calling the shots on the switch back to remote instruction, states have very different rules, an Education Week analysis finds.
Student Well-Being
How Bad Is Student Absenteeism Right Now? Educators Tell Us
More than 60 percent of educators say that student absenteeism is higher this winter than it was in the fall of 2019.
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Movement-Oriented SEL Might Just Improve Student Learning
Incorporating movement during lessons can increase students’ learning capabilities and overall well-being, writes an education researcher.
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Enrollment Data: How Many Students Went Missing in Your State?
America's public school system lost more than 1.3 million students during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Education Week analysis.
Teaching
Teachers Deliver Less to Students of Color, Study Finds. Is Bias the Reason?
Researchers point to lowered expectations of students' abilities as a factor and suggest systemic solutions.
School Climate & Safety
From Our Research Center
Threats of Student Violence and Misbehavior Are Rising, Many School Leaders Report
A new EdWeek Research Center survey suggests a link between the return to in-person learning and student behavior problems.
Social-Emotional Learning
Amid the disruptions caused by the pandemic, interest in SEL is surging among educators and parents.
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Race
The latest news and perspectives on diversity, equity, and how race and racism are addressed in schools.
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School Safety
The return of in-person learning and recent acts of violence have renewed debates over how to keep students safe.
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How Schools Can Support Older Students Who Lag in Reading
Many older students have gaps in their foundational reading skills, limiting their ability to access grade-level work.
What Teachers Can Do to Help Struggling Readers Who Feel Ashamed
Students who are ashamed of not being able to read on grade level tend to withdraw from class or act out, experts say.
The Benefits of Intensive Tutoring for Older Readers
Research backs high-impact tutoring for older readers. But schools face barriers including cost and staffing.
Staffing Shortages Are Hurting Students Who Need Extra Reading Support
As schools try to support older students who need reading help, they’re bumping up against personnel issues due to the pandemic.
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Equity & Diversity
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An Educator Asks, ‘How Do We Define Diversity?’
An administrator at a Seattle independent school discusses the importance of considering the many elements that make a school diverse.
Equity & Diversity
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VIDEOS: K-12 Staff Diversity Matters. Here's Why
The lack of teacher diversity dates back to the establishment of America's public school system. A look at the history and some early signs of hope.
Recruitment & Retention
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Black Principals: How Schools Can Hire and Support Them
People of color have long been underrepresented in the teacher ranks. The disparity is even greater among administrators.
Equity & Diversity
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Why Latino Representation on School Boards Matters and How to Make it Happen
School board decisions impact every aspect of students' education. A look at the value of Latino representation and work being done to get more elected.
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Explainer: Why Is America’s Teaching Force So White?
A lack of diversity in the teaching profession is a problem with academic ramifications for all students. A look at the history behind the issue.
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A top district official from the Pasco County Schools in Florida talks about the district's efforts to promote equitable opportunities for students, and help them explore career paths.
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A New Era for RFPs: What Education Companies Need to Know About Virtual Bidding
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- LeadershipStudent Well-Being To Play or Not? CDC, Schools Diverge on SportsOmicron has made sports riskier this winter and schools are all over the map on whether the games must go on.
Democrats Try to Stamp Out School Closures as Omicron SurgesDemocrats are speaking out more forcefully against COVID-19 school closures, recognizing a rising anger among parents.Biden Administration to Send Millions of COVID Tests to SchoolsThe White House is increasing federal support for COVID-19 testing for schools in a bid to keep them open amid the omicron surge.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts Supreme Court Blocks Biden Vaccine Mandate Applying to Schools in Much of the CountryThe justices ruled 6-3 to stay an Occupational Health and Safety Administration rule that covered schools in 26 states and two territories.
Students Lose Appeal on Right to Civics Education, But Win Praise From Judges AnywayA federal appellate court panel commended Rhode Island students for the novel effort, but said Supreme Court precedent stood in the way.Ind. Teachers Push Back Against Bill That Would Let Parents Vet School CurriculaSparking opposition from dozens of teachers, the legislation seeks to require all school curricula to be vetted by parent review committees.Teaching & LearningSocial Studies What's the History of Reconstruction? In Many States, Students Don't Get the Whole PictureA new report finds that state standards muddy the significance of the era, omit key understandings, or promote false narratives.
Explainer: Why Are Chicago Schools, Teachers' Union Fighting?The issue that caused the most chaos in the roughly 350,000-student district was when and how to revert to remote learning.Some Teachers Are Running Out of Sick Days, and Administrators Are Hesitant to HelpWith a shortage of substitutes and pressure to stay open, administrators are reluctant to extend paid time off for teachers with COVID.TechnologyPrivacy & Security Thousands of School Websites Went Down in a Cyberattack. It'll Happen Again, Experts SayCyberattacks on technology and education companies that work with K-12 schools are becoming a growing concern for educators, experts say.
Personalized Learning Debates Put Too Much Emphasis on Technology, School Leaders SayThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a big boost for personalized learning, most educators say. But it can't be all about tech, they add.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.
