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Opinion
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.
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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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Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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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.
- Professional Development Opinion Why Are So Few Educators Aware of Research in Their Own Field?Many educators lack the knowledge base built by important researchers, stalling progress in the field, writes Thomas R. Guskey.School & District Management Letter to the Editor Student Protestors Are Not Fueled by Hatred or PrejudiceA reader pushes back on the coverage of student protestors in this letter to the editor.Student Achievement Opinion How Winning the National Spelling Bee Prepared Me for High SchoolStudying for the bee was overwhelming at times, but the academic and emotional benefits have been invaluable, writes 9th grader Dev Shah.Student Achievement How Teachers Build Confidence to Motivate Middle Schoolers in STEMSixth through eighth grade marks a shift in what motivates students, presenting a big challenge for science and math teachers.School & District Management Principals Have a Lead Role in the ‘Science of Reading.’ Are They Ready?The push to shifting schools to the science of reading has often neglected the vital role of the principal.Equity & Diversity Explainer These LGBTQ+ Terms Can Help Create A Safe School for StudentsTo create a safe environment for LGBTQ+ students in schools, here are some terms that educators should know.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the School District Technology Leader?
The tech director at school districts is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
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As another testing season approaches, a familiar question weighs heavily on our minds: who are these tests serving?
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Learn how math gatherings provide a collaborative approach to math instruction.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Science of Reading in Practice
This Spotlight will help you analyze new curricula designed to build knowledge, review the benefits of reading aloud to students, and more.
- 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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