September 18, 2019
Education Week, Vol. 39, Issue 05
Education
Correction
Correction
An article on teacher retention in Alaska in the Sept. 11, 2019, issue misstated the share of teachers who come from within the state. In any given year, about 15 percent of newly hired educators in Alaska are prepared to teach in-state.
Federal
Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate Charter Schools, Equity
Democratic presidential candidates debating in Houston had the most extensive talk of K-12 education so far, answering questions about charter schools, equity, and school funding.
School & District Management
Digital Learning Tools Are Everywhere, But Gauging Effectiveness Remains Elusive, Survey Shows
Educators are using digital tools to boost student learning more than ever. But few believe there's good information available about which resources work best.
Teaching Profession
Wanted: Teachers as Diverse as Their Students
Districts try "grow your own" programs to build an educator workforce that mirrors their changing student body.
Assessment
Could Testing Wreck Civics Education?
As civic education undergoes a renaissance in schools, educators are looking beyond standardized tests to determine whether the lessons empower students to embrace civic behaviors, like voting or volunteering.
Teaching Profession
How Caring for Students in Distress Can Take a Steep Toll
Schools using trauma-sensitive approaches are becoming more mindful of—and guarding against—the emotional burnout of teachers.
School & District Management
What the Research Says
U.S. Teachers and Students Are Tops for Time Spent in School
U.S. students and teachers alike spend significantly more time at school than their international peers, according to the latest Education at a Glance compendium by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
School & District Management
Opinion
Equity-Focused Leadership Is Risky. Do It Anyway
As superintendents, we must make the system work for all students—however socially, politically, and professionally dangerous it may be, writes Demond A. Means.
Curriculum
Letter to the Editor
Public Schools, Change or Perish
To the Editor:
Education Week featured an article from The Hechinger Report about the would-be innovation school Powderhouse Studios in Somerville, Mass. ("They Had a Bold Idea for a New School and $10M in Funding. So Why Did It Fail?," Aug. 15, 2019).
Education Week featured an article from The Hechinger Report about the would-be innovation school Powderhouse Studios in Somerville, Mass. ("They Had a Bold Idea for a New School and $10M in Funding. So Why Did It Fail?," Aug. 15, 2019).
Equity & Diversity
Q&A
How Teachers Can Address Politics at School 'When the World Is on Fire'
In this Q&A, education researcher Lisa Delpit discusses a new book of essays by teachers, principals, and other educators on how to teach in a fraught political climate.
School Climate & Safety
When School's a Battleground for Transgender Kids, Teachers Learn to Protect, Affirm Them
Equipping teachers to help transgender students feel safe and included requires special training, advocates say.
Special Education
Opinion
How Our District Reimagined Special Education
We should have one nimble education system that serves all students, writes Colorado educator Steve Sandoval.
Federal
Briefly Stated
Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed (Sept. 16, 2019)
In a new feature, Education Week catches you up on the week gone by with a thoughtful look at recent news in K-12 education.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
The Irrefutable Case for Taking Class Outside
Serious learning doesn't just have to be an indoor activity. In fact, it really shouldn't be, argues Kate Gardoqui.