2017 Top Stories: Education Week's Most Viewed
Check out what your colleagues in K-12 education were reading, and catch up with news articles you may have missed, on our top-10 list for the year. (December 22, 2017)
Four Things Educators Should Know About the New Tax Law
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act features shake-ups to how state and local taxes are treated, changes to savings plans that let them be used for private school, and more. (December 20, 2017)
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)
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Opinion
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)
Yearly Reports
Meet the 2017 Leaders To Learn From
Education Week recognizes 14 bold and committed district leaders who demonstrate a powerful combination of tenacity and humility in bringing about systemwide change to benefit students and educators.
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Five Years After Sandy Hook, a Mom Who Lost Her Son Fights Gun Violence
Nicole Hockley can't fathom that it's been five years since her son Dylan died in the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Her life's mission is now to try to prevent gun violence.
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Digital Directions
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)
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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)
Market Brief
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)
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