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McNeal Stewart, one of the math teachers at Algebra Lab at Adams High School, was teaching an Algebra class on Friday, April 17, 2026 at South Bend, IN.
McNeal Stewart, one of the math teachers at Algebra Lab at Adams High School, teaches an Algebra class on April 17, 2026 at South Bend, Ind.
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Mathematics From Our Research Center Elementary Math Has Been in Focus. But Middle and High School Students' Struggles Are Daunting
An EdWeek Research Center survey finds that educators see older students' lack of progress in the subject as an acute problem.
Evie Blad, May 4, 2026
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A student at Annandale High School in Virginia takes on a math assignment on April 8, 2026. An EdWeek Research Center survey of educators found that many believe students have particular weaknesses in fractions, overall pre-algebraic skills, and fluency in basic operations.
A student at Annandale High School in Virginia takes on a math assignment on April 8, 2026. Many students wrongly see fractions "as things that sit outside the number system," said one researcher.
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Mathematics From Our Research Center Fractions Scuttle Many Students' Math Ambitions. New Models Can Clear the Way
Pre-algebraic skills and basic operations also are stumbling blocks, the EdWeek Research Center finds.
Evie Blad, May 4, 2026
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Children drawing images of faces with emotions.
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Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center 6 Reasons Teachers Don’t Feel Equipped to Teach SEL
Lack of time and limited resources make it hard for teachers to emphasize social-emotional skills.
Arianna Prothero, April 30, 2026
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A middle school student unlocks a Yondr pouch on an unlocking base at Bayside Academy while others wait in line for their turn to unlock their pouch at the end of the school day on Aug. 16, 2024, in San Mateo, Calif. Gavin Newsom sent letters Tuesday, Aug. 13, to school districts, urging them to restrict students’ use of smartphones on campus.
A middle school student unlocks a Yondr pouch to retrieve a cellphone at Bayside Academy in San Mateo, Calif., on Aug. 16, 2024. Most educators are supportive of schools putting restrictions on student cellphone use during school hours.
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Recruitment & Retention From Our Research Center Want to Recruit Teachers? Restrict Student Cellphone Use During School
Many school districts now limit student cellphone use during school hours.
Alyson Klein, April 29, 2026
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A student takes notes on their cell phone during class at Bel Air High School in Bel Air, Md., on Jan. 25, 2024.
A student takes notes on a cellphone during class at a high school in Bel Air, Md., on Jan. 25, 2024. The vast majority of educators say their school districts now have policies that restrict cellphone use during school hours.
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Classroom Technology From Our Research Center What Happens When Schools Restrict Cellphone Use
New survey sheds light on how cellphone restrictions are improving student behavior and engagement.
Arianna Prothero, April 28, 2026
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Photo collage of a young English learner student working at his desk. His photo is inside a circle and on a blue background. The blue background is split if 4 quadrants with a subtle brick wall texture. Inside the 4 quadrants are silhouettes of a woman writing on a clipboard, a parent holding the hand of a young girl, a police officer, and two speech bubbles.
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English Learners From Our Research Center What Educators Say English Learners Need Most
Educators spoke of the need for more training in a national survey on English-learner instruction.
Ileana Najarro, April 23, 2026
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A look at the state of teaching with English learner students in Antioch, Tenn.
English-language teacher Tameka Marshall leads a lesson dissecting a speech at John F. Kennedy Middle School on Dec. 3, 2025, in Antioch, Tenn. A national survey found that, while English-learner teachers are viewed as primarily responsible for these students, they are not always included in schoolwide instructional decisions.
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English Learners From Our Research Center How Schools Serve English Learners Today, in Charts
New national survey data sheds light on where schools can improve English learners' instruction.
Ileana Najarro & Alex Harwin, April 23, 2026
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Pre-K 4 SA students play on the playground, Oct. 9, 2025, in San Antonio.
Pre-K 4 SA students play on the playground, Oct. 9, 2025, in San Antonio. A new survey from the EdWeek Research Center found that educators are seeing declines in young students’ behavior, motor skills, and basic tasks.
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Early Childhood From Our Research Center Toileting and Tying Shoes: Young Students Increasingly Lack Basic Skills
National survey finds more students struggle with basic foundational skills.
Elizabeth Heubeck, March 13, 2026
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A student uses a laptop to work on an assignment during class on Aug. 28, 2024, in Aurora, Colo. New EdWeek Research Center data show that many students are already being taught AI literacy.
A student uses a laptop to work on an assignment during class on Aug. 28, 2024, in Aurora, Colo. New EdWeek Research Center data show that many students are already being taught AI literacy.
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Artificial Intelligence From Our Research Center Are AI Literacy Lessons Now the Norm? What New Survey Data Show
Educators are "meeting the AI moment," one expert said.
Lauraine Langreo, March 3, 2026
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A 15-year-old student works on his homework with a school laptop in Los Angeles, on Sept. 9, 2023. The EdWeek Research Center found that 41% of teachers said homework has decreased, while 33% said it’s remained the same, and 3% said the rate of homework assignments has increased.
A 15-year-old student does homework on a school laptop in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2023. Forty-one percent of teachers say the amount of homework they've assigned over the past two years has declined, 33% say it's remained the same and just 3% said it's increased.
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Teaching From Our Research Center Are Schools Assigning Less Homework? A New Survey Offers Answers
The EdWeek Research Center looked at whether schools are giving more or fewer out-of-school assignments, and why.
Jennifer Vilcarino, February 25, 2026
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Privacy & Security From Our Research Center Is AI Ready to Protect Schools From Cyberattacks?
Some experts and district tech leaders are unsure what role the tech should play in cybersecurity.
Lauraine Langreo, February 17, 2026
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Teacher and kids using tablets and artificial intelligence in school classroom; a.i. assisted lessons.
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Artificial Intelligence From Our Research Center More Teachers Are Using AI in Their Classrooms. Here's Why
But there's still a big number of teachers who don't plan to use the technology.
Lauraine Langreo, January 12, 2026
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Budget & Finance From Our Research Center Crafting a Better Budget: How District and School Leaders Try to Avoid Short-Term Thinking
The EdWeek Research Center surveyed K-12 leaders on tactics to make spending plans strategic and smart.
Sean Cavanagh, December 31, 2025
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Photo of a young Navajo woman, working with a teacher in an automotive shop class at a high school.
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College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center CTE Is on the Rise. Here’s What Educators Say Would Make Programs Stronger
Most educators say the quality of their CTE offerings is good, but see room for improvement.
Arianna Prothero, December 31, 2025
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