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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.
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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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School & District Management Running for a School Board Seat? This Is the Most Powerful Endorsement You Can GetNew research shows that this endorsement in school board races is more influential than any other, with virtually no downside.
Budget & Finance District Leaders Want More Time to Spend ESSER Funds—and More Money, TooOn Capitol Hill, superintendents pointed to big wins fueled by federal relief aid, from extended learning time to mental health support.
Student Well-Being What the Research Says Teachers Say Students Don’t Have Enough Time to Eat Lunch. Here’s How to Change ThatThe vast majority of teachers warn their students don’t have enough time to actually eat their food.
Recruitment & Retention Teacher Autonomy Isn't Dead. Here's How to Achieve ItAward-winning teachers and other experts suggest ways to build and maintain this cherished professional freedom.
Recruitment & Retention Q&A Behind the Podcast That's Trying to Entice More People of Color Into TeachingNew York City uses outside-the-box strategies to recruit and retain educators of color.
Student Well-Being Opinion Angela Duckworth Explains What Teachers Misunderstand About GritWhat makes people "gritty" isn't just about their ability to persevere. It's much more than that.
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Special Education
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School Climate & Safety What the Research Says The State of Bullying in Schools, in ChartsBullying is a top safety concern for teachers. Four charts show how widespread it is in schools and what policymakers are doing about it.
Families & the Community Reported Essay Parents’ Rights Groups Have Mobilized. What Does It Mean for Students?Parents' rights groups have led the charge to limit teaching about race, sexuality, and gender. What will happen to students who miss out?
Budget & Finance Reported Essay What Does It Actually Mean for Schools to Be Public?There’s a conflict between how we fund public education and its public purpose.
School & District Management Opinion 5 Strategies to Make Every Meeting a Model of 'Exquisite Instruction'Too often, we focus on how teachers need to engage students without talking about how district leaders need to engage teachers.
Student Well-Being Opinion How to Distinguish Good SEL From the DreckEffective social-emotional-learning curricula are intentionally designed, tested, and rooted in the most recent field research.
Equity & Diversity School District's Anti-CRT Resolution Prompts Lawsuit From Teachers and StudentsTeachers, parents, and students in a California district claim the resolution restricts their rights.
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