Coronavirus and Schools
The coronavirus pandemic has upended America’s K-12 education system, as most schools in every state close their doors for extended periods to combat the spread of the virus. Here, find the most relevant news, information, and resources on how schools are being impacted.
Student Well-Being
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.
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.
School Choice & Charters
Briefly Stated
Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed
A collection of stories from the previous week that you may have missed.
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
In-Person Learning Expands, Student Absences Up, Teachers Work Longer, Survey Shows
Support for in-person teaching is rising, but hybrid approaches to instruction remain the most popular, an EdWeek Research Center survey finds.
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.
Education Funding
Interactive
Here's What the Stalled COVID-19 Aid Plans Would Do for Schools
As negotiations see-saw in Washington, here’s a look at competing legislation to help bail out financially strapped states & school systems.
States
Why Rapid Coronavirus Tests in Schools May Not Be the 'Game Changer' Some Officials Hope For
The new test kits, public health experts stress, can help drive down transmission in school buildings. But mask wearing and physical distancing must continue.
School & District Management
As More Schools Resume In-Person Learning, Some Lessons From Districts That Did It First
Leaders of four districts that made the leap share what’s working—and what’s not—as in-person classes get underway.
School Choice & Charters
Briefly Stated
Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed
COVID-19 Rates Go Up Among Schoolchildren as Schools Reopen
School & District Management
Key Strategies for Steering Schools Through COVID-19
Here’s a recap of key findings for how to improve virtual learning, prioritize what to teach, make up for lost learning, and tend to students’ well-being.
Federal
Districts Feel the Pain From Standoff Over COVID-19 Aid
More layoffs and damaging cuts loom as districts move deeper into the school year with their budgets depleting and Congress stalemated over emergency relief.
Federal
When There's a COVID-19 Vaccine, School Employees Could Be Among the First to Get It
Expect schools to play a big role in mass inoculations once a vaccine is ready, while school staff may be high on the priority list of recipients.
Student Well-Being
Q&A
Keeping COVID-19 Rates Low in Schools: Advice From a Pandemic Expert
Dr. Mario Ramirez answers questions about which safety measures are essential for schools to use when they reopen, and which are not.
Teaching Profession
Elegy for the Educators
This poem pays tribute to the more than 400 teachers, principals, bus drivers, custodians, and other staff members we have lost to the pandemic so far.