Communications
Families & the Community
What Parents Want Most From Schools: Clear, Honest Communication
A survey of parents points to the importance of clear, detailed information from schools.
Artificial Intelligence
From Our Research Center
Schools Are Fielding Complaints Generated by AI. How You Can Tell
Educators shared their experiences with this challenge in a recent EdWeek Research Center survey.
Families & the Community
Text, Email, App, or Paper Note? How Teachers Like to Communicate With Parents
Educators have different experiences with what works best to keep in touch.
School & District Management
The Surprising Factor That Makes Absenteeism Interventions More Successful
Schools are communicating more with parents about their kids' attendance. When they do it matters.
Artificial Intelligence
5 Best Practices for Crafting a School or District AI Policy
Nearly half of educators say their school or district does not have an AI policy.
Families & the Community
How Public Schools Can Defend Their Work—Without Tripping Into Political Debates
Schools should use clear messaging to connect with parents and communities, researchers recommend.
Classroom Technology
Q&A
One Teacher's Take and Research on the Screen-Time Debate
New report addresses concerns about kids' screen time in school.
Families & the Community
Opinion
Parent-School Partnerships Can Drive Academic Gains. Here's How
This family-engagement advocate says collaboration has a track record of boosting achievement.
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
SEL by Another Name? Political Pushback Prompts Rebranding
Some districts are still teaching social-emotional learning, but they are calling it something else.
Artificial Intelligence
Did This Parent Hire a Lawyer? Schools Face a New Challenge With AI
Complaints written with AI can have a very legalistic tone, costing schools extra staff time and money to respond.
School & District Management
'Phillies Karen': How a School District Defused an Online Mob With a Joke
Leaders of a small school district turned to humor as misinformation spread online.
Science
Opinion
Science Is Losing the Battle for America’s Trust. How Schools Can Help
I grew up a creationist and became a science educator. Here’s what I know about building trust in science.
Budget & Finance
Why Some Districts Are Shifting Teens From School Buses to Public Transit
Cost, safety, and existing infrastructure are factors in determining whether a partnership with a local transit agency could save money.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
A New Law Claims to Curb Teacher Sexual Misconduct. What Does It Really Do?
In one state, teachers now face strict limits on how they can communicate with students outside the classroom.