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SEL by Another Name? Political Pushback Prompts Rebranding
Some districts are still teaching social-emotional learning, but they are calling it something else.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
This School Year, Prioritize Youth Mental Health. Here’s How
Especially in rural areas, there's a critical shortage of child mental health care providers.
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
These Maps Reveal Gaps in Special Education, English-Learner Teacher Supply
Long-term teacher shortages for these growing populations demand new solutions to rebuild pipelines.
Professional Development
Opinion
Yes, Teachers Should Discuss Their Politics With Each Other at Work
Telling personal stories breaks down barriers and models what can be done in the classroom.
Leadership
5 Big Ideas That Will Define the Future of Education
With massive federal changes and looming questions about AI, K-12 education is at a crossroads.
School & District Management
A Growing Number of Superintendents Say the Job Stress Isn't Worth It
At the same time, superintendents this year identified fewer sources of job-related stress in a new survey.
School & District Management
Opinion
3 Tips to Help Principals Handle the Government Shutdown
When the federal government shuts down, the ripple effects eventually reach schools.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
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1 / 8[Kids] rise to the occasion over, and over, and over, and over again, if you have people who believe in them and people who remove barriers and put opportunities in front of them.
We knew from that point on that we had built a bridge, that our students could feel normal, they could play with their own siblings at home. And I think for us, that was everything.
When parents and students feel connected to school, they are more likely to come.
I’ve sat in a room with other educators and other HR folks, and they all agree, we need to pay teachers more.
When it comes to equity work, if you put your human hat on and don’t worry about the terminology or whatever...then we’re on to something.
If we want to fix this equity issue in terms of not enough girls and students of color enrolling in computer science, I believe we need to start them young.
It’s not just a one-off. It’s not just a program. Family engagement has to be embedded, just like curriculum and instruction.
If you choose nothing, then the world is going to take you where it takes you. Isn’t it much more powerful if you drive your own ship and guide your own path, so that you can actively make those choices, as opposed to the world making the choices for you?
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Student Well-Being Opinion What Schools Can Do About Chronic Absenteeism, Mental Health, and Learning LossThe drivers of change can have a positive impact on education's biggest issues. Here's how.
School & District Management Why It's Getting More Expensive to Feed Kids at SchoolThe School Nutrition Association's annual survey finds that rising food prices and staffing shortages are challenging school meal services.
Families & the Community Opinion I Thought I Knew Parent-Teacher Conferences. Then My Own Child Started SchoolParent-teacher conferences are a different experience from the other side of the table, writes one experienced educator.
School & District Management As Enrollment Declines, Districts Consider Closing SchoolsDistricts across the country are confronting a long-term decline in enrollments that has accelerated in recent years.
School & District Management What a Principal Learned From Conflict With His TeachersScott Tombleson's first year as principal brought some critical insights on how to make changes.
Student Well-Being From Our Research Center Experts Recommend Mental Health Screenings for Students. Most Schools Aren't Doing ThemSchool leaders in districts that use mental health screenings say they help identify students in need of extra care.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Spotlight on Real-World, Industry Focused Learning
This Spotlight will provide insights on real-world industry focused learning that can help prepare students for the workforce.
Science
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Quiz Yourself: How Can Districts Support Teaching Students Real-World STEM?
Answer 7 questions about how districts can support teaching students real-world SYTEM
Teaching
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Spotlight on Teaching the Modern Learner: Maximizing Focus & Engagement
This Spotlight focuses on ways for teachers to motivate students, increasing focus and subject engagement in the modern classroom.
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Recruitment & Retention From Our Research Center Districts' Strategies to Diversify Teaching Staff, in ChartsNew EdWeek Research Center survey data highlights how districts plan to recruit and retain more teachers of color.
Equity & Diversity Quiz Quiz: What Are the Challenges and Strategies to Diversifying School Staff?Test your knowledge of recruitment strategies, the role of mentorship in retaining teachers of color, and more.
Recruitment & Retention Athletic Trainers Are Often Missing From the Sidelines in School SportsAdvocates say athletic trainers are in short supply, despite efforts to require schools to keep them on hand.
Student Well-Being Kids Are Getting Priced Out of Youth Sports. How Schools Can HelpThe rising costs of participating in organized youth sports is making these activities unaffordable for many families.
School & District Management Late Arrivals, Steep Costs: Why Some Districts Ditch Third-Party Bus CompaniesDistricts are facing a host of transportation challenges. Some have addressed them by deciding to bring buses back in house.
Recruitment & Retention This State Is Giving New Teachers Up to $20K to Stay on the Job. But There’s a CatchOklahoma's scholarship program is designed to keep fully trained teachers on the job longer.
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