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When Did We Become Disillusioned With Desegregation?
Forty years ago, the civil rights attorney and professor Derrick Bell diagnosed where the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education went wrong.
School Climate & Safety
Video
3 Steps for Schools to Use Relationships as a 'Prevention Strategy'
Research has shown that strong school relationships can be a prevention strategy for chronic absenteeism, misbehavior, and other challenges.
School & District Management
Leading on the ‘Science of Reading’: Principals Share What They’ve Learned
Three school leaders share insights on how they changed the way reading was taught in their schools.
Families & the Community
What Happens to the Lost-and-Found Mound at the End of the Year?
Most schools deal with lost-and-found piles as the school year ends. Some work with outside partners to recycle items for students in need.
School & District Management
Interactive
Principals, a Summer Reading and Listening List Just for You
10 edifying, entertaining, and enriching books and podcasts for the break.
Equity & Diversity
How 9 Leaders Think About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Their Schools
District and school leaders share their take on DEI and what it means for all students to experience inclusion and belonging.
School Climate & Safety
Explainer
Restorative Justice in Schools, Explained
What is restorative justice, and how can it be implemented in schools?
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We are excited to introduce our 2024 class of EdWeek Leaders To Learn From. These district leaders have shown persistence and creativity as they navigate the challenges facing schools in an increasingly diverse, rapidly changing world.
1 / 6We’re trying to undo decades of old ways of thinking.
I want these kids to know: Just because you can’t sit down at a desk, read something, and get straight A’s, doesn’t mean that you don’t have something to offer this world.
I just want [students] to have all the opportunities regardless of where they live or the resources that their parents might provide to them.
It’s really about how we are aligning systems of support and enabling conditions around schools to best set them up for success. That’s really the bottom line.
Even when I was teaching, I really wanted to push the bounds of what school could be. I wanted it to be more like a home than a factory.
Technology nowadays, it’s a dime a dozen. You can throw whatever tech in there you want, but if people don’t care, if they don’t know how to use it, it’s a paperweight.
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Hear from three K-12 leaders for insights into their school’s Portrait of a Graduate and learn how to create your own.
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Explore the findings and insights in the exclusive Battelle for Kids Future of Portrait of a Graduate report and see how you can leverage them.
Student Well-Being What the Research Says The Power of Student-Teacher Relationships: A Downloadable GuideUnderstanding student cues and responding appropriately can help teachers manage difficult student behavior.
School & District Management Opinion I Invited My Students to Be the Principal for a Day. Here’s What I LearnedWhen I felt myself slipping into a springtime slump, this simple activity reminded me of my “why” as an educator.
School & District Management The Complicated Fight Over Four-Day School WeeksMissouri lawmakers want to encourage large districts to maintain five-day weeks—even as four-day weeks grow more popular.
Budget & Finance Districts Scramble to Comply With New Overtime RuleOrganizations push to delay new rule that requires overtime pay for more school employees.
School & District Management From Our Research Center Principal Salaries: The Gap Between Expectation and RealityExclusive survey data indicate a gap between the expectations and the realities of principal pay.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 70 Years After 'Brown,' Schools Are Still Separate and UnequalThe legal strategy to prioritize school integration has had some unforeseen consequences in the decades since.
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This white paper identifies 13 strategies to sustain high-impact tutoring beyond the expiration of federal emergency funds.
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This paper aims to discuss the balance between online and hands-on learning as it relates to our youngest learners.
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A collection of essential questions and reflections exploring the intricacies of implementing high-impact tutoring, its significance, key...
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The 2023-2024 school year represents a critical inflection point for K-12 education in the United States. With the expiration of ESSER funds on the horizon and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning processes, educators and administrators face a unique set of challenges and opportunities.
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Professional Development Opinion Personal Finance Courses Are Booming. Do We Have the Teachers We Need?Too few teachers currently have the training or the confidence for the job, writes an expert in personal finance education.
School & District Management Quiz What Do You Know About the Most Influential People in School Districts? Take Our QuizAnswer 7 questions about the superintendent profession.
Equity & Diversity States Have Restricted Teaching on Social Justice. Is Teacher Preparation Next?A new Florida law will restrict what teacher-preparation programs can teach about racism and sexism.
School Climate & Safety Uvalde Shooting Victims' Families Sue State Police, Settle With City for $2MThe families say they also agreed a $2 million settlement with the city, which will be used on better training for local police.
School Climate & Safety Opinion How Do Restorative Practices Work?Traditional punitive measures tend to reap more misbehavior.
Families & the Community Opinion What Student Impacted You Most as a Young Teacher?Paying attention to students and their families can provide some of the most valuable lessons to teachers.
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