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Classroom Technology
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How Students Are Dodging Cellphone Restrictions
Schools’ efforts to restrict cellphone use have set up a battle of wits between teachers and students.
Artificial Intelligence
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'We're at a Disadvantage,' and Other Teacher Sentiments on AI
Teachers say they have other, more pressing priorities.
Budget & Finance
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The 'Zero-Sum Game' of School Budgets and Teacher Pensions
Pensions represent a rising cost, but many school district administrators don't understand how they work.
Classroom Technology
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'Mom Is Texting': Teachers Say Parents Are a Daily Distraction During Class
Many parents feel the need to be in constant contact with their children.
Federal
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How Educators Say They'll Vote in the 2024 Election
Educators' feelings on Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vary by age and the communities where they work.
Families & the Community
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What Educators Have to Say About Parents Texting and Calling Their Kids During School
Teachers, principals, and district leaders are increasingly frustrated by parents who do not respect student cellphone restrictions.
Student Well-Being
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Many Classrooms Lack Natural Light. Teachers Say That’s a Problem
Natural light is vital to the mental and physical health of students and teachers.
Assessment
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What Educators Have to Say About Competency-Based Education
Teachers, principals, and district leaders shared skepticism and optimism for the learning model.
Personalized Learning
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Teachers Want to Know More About Competency-Based Learning. Will They Embrace It?
The learning model still has a long way to go before it's a household name, survey data show. But there's interest in learning more.
Ed-Tech Policy
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Why Schools Are Getting a Jump on Their Smartwatch Policies
A small but growing number of schools are adding smartwatches to their cellphone policies.
Assessment
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It's Hard to Shift to Competency-Based Learning. These Strategies Can Help
Educators are interested in the model and supportive of some of its key components, even if largely unfamiliar with the practice.
Social Studies
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Civics Is Getting Harder to Teach, Principals Say
School leaders says they advise teachers to avoid certain topics to fend off complaints from parents.
Teaching
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What Educators Think About Classroom Controversy, in Charts
How many teachers are avoiding divisive topics? What happens to them when they don’t?
Teaching Profession
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How Intellectually Humble Are Educators? An Index
How receptive are educators to discussing important topics with people who hold opposing views? The answer has a curious contradiction.