August 26, 2020
Education Week, Vol. 40, Issue 02
School & District Management
What the Research Says
What Should Superintendents Do When Kids and Teachers Start Getting Sick?
Regardless of whether schools open with full-time in-person classes or a hybrid model, their success in preventing a new outbreak of COVID-19 from spreading will depend on their capacity to quickly find and isolate those who come to school sick.
School Climate & Safety
Briefly Stated
Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed
A collection of stories from the week that you may have missed.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
There Is Nothing Fragile About Racism
Labeling whiteness as "weak" does not reflect the racial terror people of color feel, writes Bettina L. Love.
School & District Management
Opinion
Not All Parents Can Be At-Home Teachers This Fall. Principals Must Be Prepared Either Way
This fall, it’s not just students who will need support. Parents will, too, write Dan Coleman and Thomas J. Kane.
Assessment
How a Biden White House Could Diverge From Obama on K-12
There’s plenty of common ground, but on divisive issues like accountability and charters, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has signaled his own course.
Student Achievement
Explainer
Overcoming COVID-19 Learning Loss
Halting erosion to learning is critical as the new school year begins. Well-known practices backed by research are the best solution.
School & District Management
Teachers With COVID-19 Health Risks: Who Gets to Stay Home?
Many teachers at higher risk for complications from COVID-19 are hoping not to go back to their classrooms—and districts are having to prioritize who gets to stay home.
School & District Management
Reopening Schools During COVID-19: Lessons Learned From Around the World
The consequences of reopening schools in Denmark, Israel, and South Korea offer valuable insights for U.S. schools.
School Climate & Safety
Aging Buildings. Poor Ventilation. What Will It Take to Keep Coronavirus Out of Schools?
Spending millions to guard against COVID-19 spread, district leaders also must convince parents school buildings are safe.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Should I Choose My Life Over My Life's Purpose? A Teacher's Dilemma
Our leaders have failed us on COVID-19. Now, they’re asking educators to risk our lives dealing with the consequences of those mistakes, writes Allie Alejandra.
School & District Management
Race and Schools Are at the Core of Trump's 'Suburban Lifestyle Dream'
The president’s supposed suburban ideal draws attention to the ongoing debate about how housing and schools are inextricably linked. What does the “Suburban Lifestyle Dream” have to do with education?
School Choice & Charters
Private Schools Catch Parents’ Eye as Public School Buildings Stay Shut
The lure of in-person instruction is driving interest. But questions remain about capacity, access, and how the pandemic could affect private schools as well.
Classroom Technology
Betsy DeVos Backtracks on Remote Learning Options She Had Championed
The education secretary was an enthusiastic supporter of virtual education until President Donald Trump started putting pressure on school districts to reopen buildings and return to in-person instruction for the 2020-21 academic year.