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What the Protests Mean for School Policing

In the aftermath of last month’s killing of an unarmed Minneapolis man in police custody, school systems are re-examining their own contracts with local police agencies. (June 5, 2020)

• What's Next for School Policing in Minneapolis

Districts' Summer School Plans on Shaky Ground

Only one-quarter of the nation’s school district leaders say they have fully developed plans to offer summer learning, according to an EdWeek Research Center survey. (June 5, 2020)

Most Educators Want Schools to Stay Closed to Slow Spread of COVID-19

(June 4, 2020)

• Special Collection Coronavirus and Schools

Quality Counts 2020

How Districts, States Can Survive the COVID-19 Recession

(June 3, 2020)

• Find Out How Your State Ranks on School Finance

• Quality Counts 2020 School Finance

How We Talk About the Achievement Gap Could Worsen Public Racial Biases

(June 4, 2020)

• There Are Still 140 Confederate-Named Schools

From the Wires

• Indiana agency gives suggestions for reopening schools
• Louisiana lawmakers start moving $33B budget for next year
• Tennessee gov proposes $284M more in budget cuts next year

School Climate, Health, and Student Life

Summer Programs Struggle to Keep Learning Fun

In the face of coronavirus and deep budget cuts, summer learning programs must find new ways to safely engage kids in educational activities this year. (June 5, 2020)

Opinion: Lebon "Trey" D. James III

'I Now Face Two Battles': A Black Teacher's Letter to His Younger Self

(June 5, 2020)

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Featured Blogs

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• Seventeen States, D.C. Sue DeVos Over Rule on Sexual Assault, Harassment in Schools

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• Tips for Working, and Learning at Home During COVID-19

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• As Schools Prep for Return, Feds Estimate 36,000 Have Air-System Problems

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Conquering the Accounts Payable Nightmare

3 Key Steps to Choosing Interventions that Meet ESSA Standards

Supporting Educators During Distance Learning and Beyond

Building connections and curiosity through storytelling: Making space for all students to see themselves in mathematics

Design Authentic, Engaging Learning Experiences

Will COVID-19 closures impact student learning?

Looking Ahead—Planning for Post COVID-19 Learning

Educators Must Prepare ELLs for Path to Literacy

Selecting the Best Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB) Screeners

Drive School Improvement with PLC at Work & HRS

Makerspaces Help Develop Skills for the Future

Structured Literacy: The Skills All Students Need & How to Teach Them

How Students’ Reading Habits Have Changed and Shifted

7 Steps to Supporting Your Intervention Team

Making the Most of Misconceptions in Math Class

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Education Week Quiz

Quiz Yourself on Career and Technical Education

How are students being prepared for the world of work, what job skills to prospective employers seek, and how will the changing job market affect future graduates?
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Opinion

How to Root Out Anti-Black Racism From Your School

Educators, do not proceed with business as usual, writes Tyrone C. Howard. Here are four steps for combating anti-Black racism. (June 4, 2020)

6 Considerations for School Leaders Making a Statement About George Floyd

When making formal statements, school and district leaders should call out racist patterns and commit to dismantling white supremacy, advise Dorinda J. Carter Andrews and Shaun R. Harper. (June 3, 2020)

Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo

Six Truths About Racism That White Teachers Must Know

Two educators challenge white teachers to confront "hard truths," including recognizing the role of white privilege and acknowledging their own biases. (June 5, 2020)

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Yearly Reports

Leaders To Learn From >

Meet Our 2020 Leaders To Learn From

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 our 2020 honorees.
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Quality Counts 2020 >
• Nation Shows Scant Progress in Assuring Bright Prospects for All Students
Big Ideas in Education 2020 >
• 10 Uncomfortable Truths About U.S. Education
Technology Counts 2019 >
• Ed-Tech Supporters Promise Innovations That Can Transform Schools. Teachers Not Seeing Impact

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State News and Resources

Illinois >

• Illinois Directs Districts to Set Aside Federal COVID Aid for All Private School Students

Georgia >

• Georgia Budget Proposals Would Cut Workers, Reduce Services

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Students Share Their Coronavirus Diaries: 'I'm Really Missing School'

Some teachers are asking students to keep a daily record of life during the shutdowns. In this Education Week video, 5th and 7th graders read their entries aloud.

Hot Topics

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• Early Reading Instruction Takes a Hit During COVID-19

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• How CDC Guidance Could Shape What Back-to-School Looks Like in the COVID-19 Era

Digital Directions

Special Report

Will COVID-19 Spur Greater Use of Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education?

Opportunities for wider use of AI in education are opening up, but the virus outbreak could seriously delay investments in new, innovative technologies, predicts AI expert Robert F. Murphy. (May 28, 2020)

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Teaching Now

15 Class Resources for Discussing Racism, Policing, and Protest

After nearly a week of protests against police brutality and the death of George Floyd, teachers are looking for lessons they can use to help students process this moment. Education Week compiled a list. (June 3, 2020)

Market Brief

How Recession-Proof Are Your K-12 District Customers? Look Them Up in Our Database

A new database from Education Week allows users, including companies, to dive into the finances of 12,000 school districts around the country and gauge whether they are likely to face budget cuts. This story is from EdWeek Market Brief, a service offering business and school leaders actionable insights about the K-12 marketplace. (May 20, 2020)