October 28, 2020
Education Week, Vol. 40, Issue 11
School & District Management
How the Fight for America's Suburbs Started in Public Schools
A heated school board election in the fast-changing Atlanta suburbs pits Black Lives Matter vs. the “Suburban Lifestyle Dream.”
Student Well-Being & Movement
Briefly Stated
Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed
A collection of stories from the previous week that you may have missed.
Equity & Diversity
Letter to the Editor
Critical Race Theory Doesn't Help Kids
David E. DeMatthews and Terri N. Watson claim that critical race theory "is not propaganda or anti-American". They are wrong on both counts.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
The Three Imperatives of Teaching During the Pandemic: An Ethicist Weighs In
Educators have a real-time opportunity to teach ethical leadership, writes Santa Clara University’s Ann Gregg Skeet.
Student Achievement
Opinion
How to Really Close Opportunity Gaps During Our National Racial Reckoning
"Colorblind" teaching isn’t going to cut it, writes Vanderbilt University’s H. Richard Milner IV.
Education
How Should District Leaders Respond to Rising COVID-19 Rates in States?
Experts argue prevention can go a long way to protect schools as state COVID-19 infection rates rise, but research suggests many communities won't be able to safely learn in person.
Law & Courts
Why the Pandemic's Recession May Fuel Legal Push for More K-12 Aid
Advocates argue the need is greater than ever and that failure to press school funding lawsuits in this moment would be a missed opportunity.
Teaching
Opinion
A Day in the Life of a Hybrid Teacher
It involves pivoting between two laptops, students online and in person, and a lot of safety precautions, writes teacher Mary M. McConnaha.
Reading & Literacy
Lucy Calkins Says Balanced Literacy Needs 'Rebalancing'
A recent document signals a major change from the Reading Workshop creator, who previously pushed back on "phonics-centric people."
School & District Management
Yes, Teachers Are Still Being Evaluated. Many Say It's Unfair
Teachers are navigating new technologies, adjusting to different ways of teaching, and trying to reach students who lack internet access and stability at home.