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November 17, 2021

Education Week, Vol. 41, Issue 13
Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin, left, gestures a he talks with supporters during a rally in Culpeper, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Youngkin faces former Gov. Terry McAuliffe in the November election.
Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin, left, talks with supporters during a rally in Culpeper, Va. Youngkin faces former Gov. Terry McAuliffe in the November election.
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States How One Governor's Race Has Channeled National and Local Anger Over Schools
Andrew Ujifusa, October 27, 2021
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8 min read
Education Briefly Stated: November 17, 2021
November 16, 2021
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8 min read
Conceptual image of a student moving into new surroundings.
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Student Well-Being What the Research Says The SEL Skills That May Matter Most for Academic Success: Curiosity and Persistence
Sarah D. Sparks, October 29, 2021
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3 min read
Police respond to the scene of a shooting on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 in Memphis, Tenn. Authorities say a boy was shot and wounded at a school. Memphis Police said in a statement that the shooting was reported Thursday morning at Cummings School, which includes grades kindergarten through eighth.
Police respond to a shooting at a K-8 public school on Sept. 30 in Memphis, Tenn. Authorities say a boy was shot and wounded at a school.
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School Climate & Safety Violence in Schools Seems to Be Increasing. Why?
Stephen Sawchuk, November 1, 2021
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11 min read
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English-Language Learners The Complicated Picture of English-Language Learners' Progress During the Pandemic
Ileana Najarro, November 2, 2021
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6 min read
FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2016 file photo, a sign is seen at the entrance to a hall for a college test preparation class in Bethesda, Md. The $380 million test coaching industry is facing competition from free or low-cost alternatives in what their founders hope will make the process of applying to college more equitable. Such innovations are also raising questions about the relevance and the fairness of relying on standardized tests in admissions process.
A sign is posted at the entrance to a hall for a test-preparation class. Assessment experts say educators should use data from spring 2021 tests with caution.
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Assessment State Test Results Are In. Are They Useless?
Catherine Gewertz, October 21, 2021
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9 min read
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School & District Management Principals Went Through a Lot in the Last Two Years. Here's What They Want to Hang Onto
Denisa R. Superville, November 5, 2021
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4 min read
Emily Jeter helps her son Eli, a kindergarten student, get his mask on before heading into class in mid-August at Jenks East Elementary School in Tulsa, Okla.
Emily Jeter helps her son Eli, a kindergarten student, get his mask on before heading into class in mid-August at Jenks East Elementary School in Tulsa, Okla.
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School & District Management Some Schools Are Dropping Mask Mandates. Should Yours?
Catherine Gewertz, November 3, 2021
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7 min read
This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in Puurs, Belgium.
This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in Puurs, Belgium.
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Student Well-Being All K-12 Students Can Now Get the COVID-19 Vaccine. Here's What It Means for Schools
Arianna Prothero, November 2, 2021
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4 min read
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School & District Management Opinion Schools Can't Hide From Climate Change. They Must Be Part of the Solution
Debra Duardo & Pedro Martinez, November 2, 2021
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4 min read
Illustration of nurturing.
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Teaching Profession Opinion Teachers Need Therapy. Their Schools Should Pay for It
Megan McCormick, October 28, 2021
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5 min read
Illustration of an open laptop receiving an email.
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School & District Management Letter to the Editor Reconsidering Causes of Principal Burnout
November 16, 2021
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1 min read
Illustration of an open laptop receiving an email.
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School & District Management Letter to the Editor Educators Must Look to History When They Advocate for Changes
November 16, 2021
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1 min read
Illustration of a stressed student
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Student Well-Being Opinion Stop Telling Students, 'You Belong!'
Greg Walton, November 9, 2021
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5 min read

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