https://www.edweek.org/ Education Week - K-12 education news and information en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/k-12-essentials-forum/strategies-to-create-a-culture-of-reading-in-schools Join this free virtual event to learn how teachers and school district leaders ensure students are reading enough. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/k-12-essentials-forum/strategies-to-create-a-culture-of-reading-in-schools https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/measuring-what-matters-redefining-student-assessment In this panel discussion, district leaders and systems experts will examine the gap between the outcomes we want and the systems in place. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/measuring-what-matters-redefining-student-assessment https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/edmarketer-quick-hit-build-campaigns-that-engage-k-12-leaders We’ll share what’s resonating with Education Week’s K-12 audience based on user behavior across platforms and other proprietary data. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/edmarketer-quick-hit-build-campaigns-that-engage-k-12-leaders https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/better-tools-not-more-what-educators-say-about-teaching-and-technology Optimism is up. AI use is rising. Coherence is the next challenge. Hear what the 2026 Educator Confidence Report reveals about the field. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/better-tools-not-more-what-educators-say-about-teaching-and-technology https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/how-can-school-districts-better-support-english-learners-with-disabilities Join this webinar to hear recent findings from the EdWeek Research Center and discover practical strategies for improvement. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/how-can-school-districts-better-support-english-learners-with-disabilities https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/what-teacher-education-should-look-like-in-the-age-of-ai Explore the current trends around the use of AI in teacher preparation and continuing education with data from the EdWeek Research Center. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/what-teacher-education-should-look-like-in-the-age-of-ai https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/there-but-not-present-rethinking-student-engagement Learn how to recognize the early signs of disengagement and what the behavioral science reveals about which interventions actually work. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/there-but-not-present-rethinking-student-engagement https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/whoa-whisper-and-busy-hands-7-ways-to-teach-kindergartners-impulse-control/2026/10 Teachers report that young students struggle to control their impulses. Here's why, and how to help. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:17:38 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/whoa-whisper-and-busy-hands-7-ways-to-teach-kindergartners-impulse-control/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/in-social-studies-does-ai-shortcut-historical-thinking-or-deepen-it/2026/10 A national student history contest banned AI use, raising questions about its role in social studies. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:26:58 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/in-social-studies-does-ai-shortcut-historical-thinking-or-deepen-it/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-teacher-shortages-really-say-about-the-profession/2026/10 In the new book, Ending Teacher Shortages, researcher Tuan Nguyen highlights need to move from magic bullets to a more stable workforce Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:10:28 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-teacher-shortages-really-say-about-the-profession/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/to-compete-with-school-choice-this-superintendent-turned-to-microschools/2026/10 More school districts have started microschools. George Philhower has started a network of them. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:05:30 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/to-compete-with-school-choice-this-superintendent-turned-to-microschools/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/micro-learning-macro-results-reimagining-professional-learning Rethink professional learning with 3 strategies that personalize professional learning, validate expertise, and support educator retention. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/micro-learning-macro-results-reimagining-professional-learning https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/what-a-democratic-congress-could-mean-for-trumps-k-12-agenda/2026/10 They may try to reverse—or at least investigate—the Trump admin.'s efforts to dismantle the Ed. Dept. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:14:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/what-a-democratic-congress-could-mean-for-trumps-k-12-agenda/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/4-ways-ai-data-centers-can-affect-schools/2026/10 From health to productivity and finances, data centers could pose risks for students and schools. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/4-ways-ai-data-centers-can-affect-schools/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/book-challenges-are-still-near-all-time-highs-new-data-show/2026/10 Most efforts to remove books from school libraries are concentrated in a handful of states. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:14:52 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/book-challenges-are-still-near-all-time-highs-new-data-show/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-reckoning-on-social-media-addiction-came-late-for-kids-will-ai-safety-be-different/2026/10 Efforts to make social media safer offer lessons for those looking to protect children using AI. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:39:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-reckoning-on-social-media-addiction-came-late-for-kids-will-ai-safety-be-different/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-think-your-students-know-more-about-ai-than-you-do-read-this/2026/10 Here are four things your students don’t understand about AI—and what you can do about it. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:44:53 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-think-your-students-know-more-about-ai-than-you-do-read-this/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-play-based-learning-helps-children-practice-math-and-literacy-skills/2026/10 See how elementary teachers use play-based learning to reinforce math and literacy instruction. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:06:07 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-play-based-learning-helps-children-practice-math-and-literacy-skills/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-intertwine-the-science-of-teaching-with-the-art-of-it/2026/10 The best teachers rely on many strategies to meet the challenges that arise in the classroom. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:22:46 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-intertwine-the-science-of-teaching-with-the-art-of-it/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/technology/chatgpts-teen-mode-is-unsafe-for-students-report-concludes/2026/10 The chatbot failed to report unsafe interactions to parents in a timely manner, researchers found. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/chatgpts-teen-mode-is-unsafe-for-students-report-concludes/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/a-unique-k-12-ballot-initiative-and-other-2026-election-highlights/2026/10 One state would require 'Spar-Spangled Banner' broadcasts in schools. Others would limit taxes. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/a-unique-k-12-ballot-initiative-and-other-2026-election-highlights/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/the-future-of-education-research-more-partisan-and-largely-left-to-states/2026/10 As Trump administration works to change federal grants, outside researchers try to regroup. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:37:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/the-future-of-education-research-more-partisan-and-largely-left-to-states/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/heres-where-rfk-jr-s-head-start-deregulation-would-hit-hardest/2026/10 The Trump administration has proposed dismantling several key Head Start regulations. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:25:37 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/heres-where-rfk-jr-s-head-start-deregulation-would-hit-hardest/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/elementary-science-curricula-are-in-short-supply-will-a-free-resource-help/2026/10 Elementary schools face a limited array of science materials, and many don't align with state standards. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:24:16 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/elementary-science-curricula-are-in-short-supply-will-a-free-resource-help/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/school-funding-at-the-heart-of-massive-protests-in-france/2026/10 Secondary students have called out dilapidated buildings, a lack of air conditioning, and inequities across schools. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:56:14 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/school-funding-at-the-heart-of-massive-protests-in-france/2026/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/supreme-court-rejects-appeal-over-schools-ban-of-lets-go-brandon-sweatshirts/2026/10 The justices left in place a lower court ruling that schools can ban the phrase over its veiled vulgarity. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:05:10 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/supreme-court-rejects-appeal-over-schools-ban-of-lets-go-brandon-sweatshirts/2026/10