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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
We are excited to introduce our 2025 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 / 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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Recruitment & Retention Leader To Learn From How This HR Director Pushed for Pay Increases for TeachersTeachers are getting paid more in the Charleston, S.C. district—thanks in part to their champion in administration.
Equity & Diversity Q&A Keeping DEI Work Alive in a Hostile Political ClimateDiversity, equity, and inclusion remains a target for criticism and elimination. A DEI director is navigating his way through it.
School Climate & Safety Q&A What a 'Positive, Proactive Approach' to Chronic Absenteeism Looks LikeA Kansas City, Kan., leader explains how her district shifted its approach to chronic absenteeism.
Families & the Community Q&A Family Engagement Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All. Here’s How to Do It RightThis Kentucky district leader emphasizes meaningful family engagement training for educators.
Recruitment & Retention Q&A A Formula for Better Teacher Recruitment and RetentionHelping teachers advocate for themselves is key to success.
Families & the Community Leader To Learn From From Haircuts to Home Language, One District’s Approach to Family EngagementMiranda Scully takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to parent engagement in her Kentucky district.
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About a Learner's Reading Journey?
Answer 7 questions about a learner's journey to reading proficiency.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Spotlight on Empowering Students For College and the Workforce
This Spotlight will help you discover approaches schools throughout the country use to expose students to career and technical pathways.
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Equity & Diversity What the Latest Civil Rights Data Show About Racial Disparities in SchoolsThe U.S. Department of Education released new data from 2021-22 covering students' access to STEM courses, school discipline, and more.
Student Well-Being From Our Research Center What's Behind the Falloff in Social-Emotional Learning for TeensSurveys from the EdWeek Research Center find that districts' focus on SEL is back down to pre-pandemic levels.
School & District Management 3 Big Challenges School Lunch Programs Face as They Feed StudentsSchool nutrition directors report problems with costs, supply shortages, and staffing.
School & District Management Superintendents Say Public Schools Can Compete With School Choice. Here's HowThe four finalists for the National Superintendent said schools have to get creative to attract students.
School & District Management Classroom Interruptions Add Up Quickly to Lost Learning TimeDuring a typical school year, teachers contend with potentially thousands of interruptions to classroom time.
Student Well-Being Download How Schools Can Teach Students to Manage Their Behavior and Emotions (DOWNLOADABLE)Experts share practical tips on how to teach students to manage their emotions and behaviors.
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