Members of the Education Week shared the latest videos on education issues, including videos developed for PBS Newshour and edweek.org. These stories shone a light on best practices in the field and the challenges facing schools, educators, students, and communities. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: multimedia.
School & District Management
Here's What Year-Round Schooling Looks Like (Video)
The traditional school calendar, with its long summer break, is outdated, say supporters of year-round schooling. Nearly 4,000 schools, including those in Holt, Mich., are trying something different.
Teaching
Using French Fries to Teach Consent (And Other Ways Sex Ed. Is Changing)
Some schools are adopting comprehensive sexuality education, which includes discussions on healthy relationships, consent, and preventing violence. See what that looks like in this video segment.
School & District Management
The Right Equipment to Solve a Playground Problem (Video)
A problem-solving initiative helped an elementary school in Wisconsin solve a troubling puzzle: A sudden rise in recess injuries.
Federal
ESSA: Your Key Questions, Answered by Experts (Video)
Following a virtual summit on ESSA where they answered audience questions, Education Week's experts sat down to give an overview of different aspects of the law, including teacher effectiveness and assessment.
Teaching
State Testing Standards: How States Stack Up (Video)
A new report compared the benchmarks and cut scores for each state test against a national assessment. Watch the video for some of the findings.
Teaching
Can a Civics Lesson Inspire Students to Become Active Citizens? (Video)
Try to imagine what actions you can take to change your world. That's what these Chicago middle school students are asked to think about during a hands-on civics lesson.
School Climate & Safety
9 Things to Know About School Resource Officers (Video)
School resource officers juggle numerous roles: enforcing laws, mentoring students, and providing security to schools. But little is known about this unique law enforcement profession.
School Climate & Safety
Chicago Students Get a Powerful History Lesson From Activists in Birmingham, Ala. (Video)
Elementary school students from a Chicago charter school journeyed more than 600 miles for a lesson on how children and teenagers changed the course of history in Birmingham--from the people who were there.
School Climate & Safety
How the 'Little Rock Nine' Are Inspiring Student Activism Today (Video)
Zia Tollette, a student at Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., says the history of her school and the Little Rock Nine are strong reminders why it is so important to be engaged in politics.
School & District Management
How Good Principals Improve Student Learning (Video)
Principals are a critical link between supporting teachers and student outcomes. Education Week explores some of the methods principals can utilize to help their students succeed.
School & District Management
Canadian Teachers Share 9 Ways They Support English-Learners
Canadian teachers use a variety of methods to teach ELL and refugee children to read and write in English, with remarkable success.
School & District Management
Can a New Leader Bring Stability to Chicago Schools? (Video)
Chicago public school's new CEO, Janice Jackson, wants to build on the district's positive academic gains and bring "trust" back to the system.
School & District Management
Is 'Hardening' Schools to Prevent Shootings Really the Answer? (Video)
In the wake of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting, districts are grappling with how to keep students safe. Education Week looks at how a Texas district hopes to balance security and making sure students feel comfortable.
Equity & Diversity
How Canada Found Success With English Learners (Video)
Within three years of arriving in Canada's public schools, children of new migrants do as well as native-born children.