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Families leave a reunification site in Nashville, Tenn., on March 27, 2023, after a shooting at Covenant School in Nashville.
Families leave a reunification site in Nashville, Tenn., on March 27, 2023, after a shooting at The Covenant School.
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School Climate & Safety What the Tragedy in Nashville Reveals About School Safety
A rapid response, security measures in the building, and warning signs before the attack offer lessons on safety.
Evie Blad & Arianna Prothero, March 28, 2023
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9 min read
Students walk past an open vent for the aging HVAC system at Jim Hill High School in Jackson, Miss., Jan. 12, 2023. A litany of infrastructure issues at many of the school district's aging campuses make for tough choices on spending COVID recovery funds on infrastructure or academics.
Students walk past an open vent for the aging HVAC system at Jim Hill High School in Jackson, Miss., Jan. 12, 2023. A litany of infrastructure issues at many of the school district's aging campuses make for tough choices on spending COVID recovery funds on infrastructure or academics.
Rogelio V. Solis/AP
School & District Management America's School Buildings Are Crumbling, and It's a 'National Security Issue'
The country's investments in school buildings are falling further behind pressing needs each year, advocates argue.
Mark Lieberman, March 28, 2023
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6 min read
Addison Fleshman reads "Green Eggs and Ham" as students celebrate Dr. Seuss Week in Teresa Francis' kindergarten class Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Westview Elementary School in Jonesboro, Ind.
Addison Fleshman reads "Green Eggs and Ham" as students celebrate Dr. Seuss Week in Teresa Francis' kindergarten class on Feb. 27, 2017, at Westview Elementary School in Jonesboro, Ind.
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Reading & Literacy Why Some Teachers' Unions Oppose 'Science of Reading' Legislation
Several state unions say the mandates could limit teachers’ professional autonomy in the classroom.
Sarah Schwartz & Madeline Will, March 28, 2023
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11 min read
AFT President Randi Weingarten holds up books about Anne Frank and Ruby Bridges caught up in culture wars during a press conference at the National Press Club on March 28, 2023.
AFT President Randi Weingarten holds up books about Anne Frank and Ruby Bridges caught up in culture wars during a press conference at the National Press Club on March 28, 2023.
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Student Well-Being Don't Give Into Culture War Distractions, Teachers' Union Head Says
AFT President Randi Weingarten announced four strategies to put greater attention on students' needs rather than the culture wars.
Eesha Pendharkar, March 28, 2023
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4 min read
Students eat lunch in the cafeteria at Tonalea K-8 school in Scottsdale, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2022.
Students eat lunch in the cafeteria at Tonalea K-8 school in Scottsdale, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2022.
Alberto Mariani/AP
Student Well-Being Lunchables Are Coming to School Cafeteria Menus. We Unwrap the Reasons Why
A retooled version of the product has gotten the OK to be served on school lunch lines.
Elizabeth Heubeck, March 28, 2023
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4 min read
A large amount of glossy painted stones made to look like yellow laughing emojis
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Teaching Teachers Share Their Best April Fools' Day Pranks
Educators across the country are preparing playful pranks for their students (or colleagues).
Hayley Hardison, March 28, 2023
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1 min read
Education Briefly Stated: March 29, 2023
Here's a look at some recent Education Week articles you may have missed.
March 28, 2023
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8 min read
A woman and child bring flowers to lay at the entry to Covenant School which has becomes a memorial for shooting victims, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
A woman and child bring flowers on March 28, 2023, to the entry to The Covenant School in Nashville, Tenn., where six people were killed in a mass shooting the day before.
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School Climate & Safety What We Know About the Nashville School Shooting Victims
The Nashville community mourned the loss of three children and three adults after a shooter attacked The Covenant School.
Libby Stanford & Caitlynn Peetz, March 28, 2023
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4 min read
The U.S. Capitol Dome
Principals from across the country are visiting Congress this week to advocate for more supports for mental health and staff recruitment and retention.
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School & District Management Principals Head to Congress to Make a Case for More Support
Hundreds of principals are in Washington to lobby lawmakers. Their main agenda: mental health and recruitment and retention.
Denisa R. Superville, March 27, 2023
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5 min read
Illustration with scales holding books and cash
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School Choice & Charters Education Savings Accounts, Explained
Four states this year have passed laws allowing any parent to spend public dollars on private school tuition or other education expenses.
Libby Stanford & Mark Lieberman, March 27, 2023
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17 min read