A Political Snapshot of America's K-12 Educators

A nationally representative Education Week survey shows rifts among teachers, principals, and superintendents on hot-button social issues affecting K-12 education, including immigration, charter schools, vouchers, and LGBT rights. (December 22, 2017)

AI Is Around the Corner. Educators Should Take Note

Artificial intelligence could materially improve education—if educators and policymakers start answering some tough questions today, urges Michael Bennett. (December 20, 2017)

A COMMENTARY BY BETSY DEVOS

'Low Expectations for Children With Disabilities Must End'

When it comes to educating students with special needs, "the minimum" is not an option, writes U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. (December 8, 2017)

Teacher in a Strange Land

Why We Need Hygge Classrooms in America

Citizens in Iceland and Denmark pursue contentment, comfort, and connection with deliberation, says Nancy Flanagan. Why don't we do this for our own students? (December 14, 2017)

Digital Education

FCC Dismantles 'Net Neutrality' Policy, and K-12 Schools Await Impact

Critics fear the new policy will allow internet service providers to create fast and slow lanes in a way that restricts online options for consumers, including schools. (December 14, 2017)

Opinion

Honor a Student by Writing a Thoughtful Letter of Recommendation

When writing letters of recommendation, teachers should focus on students’ unique skills, notable qualities, and their personality and creativity, writes Liz Prather. (December 13, 2017)

GEMS Education, Major Global Schools Provider, Says It Has Secured $1.25 Billion Loan

The global private school provider says it has invested $1 billion in its schools and personnel since fiscal year 2014. This story is from EdWeek Market Brief, a service offering business and school leaders actionable insights about the K-12 marketplace. (December 12, 2017)