5 Challenges in Preparing Students for the Workplace

Schools are trying to forge stronger workforce connections in K-12 by revamping curriculum and school culture to help students explore potential careers. (February 5, 2020)

The New World of Work

White Parents Say They Value Integrated Schools. Do They?

A pair of new studies find that, when given a choice, white parents tend to send their children to schools that are predominantly white. (February 6, 2020)

Trump's Imminent Education Budget and How Washington Sows Confusion

(February 5, 2020)

A School District in Fiscal Free-Fall Scrambles to Avoid Crash Landing

(February 3, 2020)

Identifying Gifted and Talented English-Learners: Six Steps for District Leaders

(February 4, 2020)

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Opinion

Four Strategies for Getting the First 10 Years of a Child's Life Right

We must bridge the early gaps in education, health, and social services to give every child a chance to thrive, writes David Jacobson. (February 5, 2020)

Design Thinking: The Problem With Education's Latest Trend

Design thinking is often reduced to a flashy show pony for rich schools, writes English teacher Katherine Burd. It doesn't have to be. (February 4, 2020)

RHSU Classic: Talking 22nd-Century Skills With @realpbanksley

Number 18 in our countdown calls back to reader favorite Paul Banksley, a character inspired by an insipid letter by an education leader which went on at great length about nothing. (February 5, 2020)

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Yearly Reports

Sneak Peek at Leaders To Learn From 2020

Leaders To Learn From 2020 Sneak Peek

Each year, Education Week identifies some of the nation’s most exceptional school district leaders and shines a spotlight on their extraordinary impact on the success of educators and students in its Leaders To Learn From special report. We are excited to reveal two of our 2020 honorees early.
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FEATURED VIDEO

Student Motivation: Praising Competence Instead of Natural Ability

Students are more likely to do something if they feel like they have the ability to be successful doing it.

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Digital Directions

TikTok's 'Outlet Challenge' Is Latest Social Media Nightmare for School Leaders

Schools around the country are contending with damage from the latest social media craze, which involves using a phone charger and a penny to spark an electrical outlet. (January 30, 2020)

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Teacher

When Teachers Are Tough Graders, Students Learn More, Study Says

A new study from the Fordham Institute argues that "the mindset that says 'everybody gets a gold star' does more damage than good." (February 4, 2020)

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Market Brief

Khan Academy, DreamBox Learning CEOs Share Ed-Tech Predictions for Next Decade

As we start a new decade, EdWeek Market Brief checked in with two ed-tech CEOs to learn what they think the future holds for the industry as it serves K-12 schools. This story is from EdWeek Market Brief, a service offering business and school leaders actionable insights about the K-12 marketplace. (February 3, 2020)

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