Maryland
School & District Management
Schools Dismiss Early, Teach Online as Blast of Heat Hits Northeastern U.S.
Some districts cited inadequate air conditioning in cutting days short, and others held classes online just days into the new academic year.
Student Well-Being
Video
Where These Urban Students Get To Learn About (and in) the Outdoors
This urban school district gives students the opportunity to learn in and about the outdoors at their district-owned farm.
School & District Management
Got AC? How Schools Are Coping With Record-Breaking Temperatures
No AC, sweating at bus stops, and sizzling playground equipment are among schools' concerns.
School & District Management
How Can Districts Prepare for the Next Pandemic?
There's some evidence that more school districts have prepared for the next pandemic and specifically considered how to keep classes going.
Teaching Profession
Teachers in 6 States Will Get Raises. More Could Join Them
Lawmakers in 23 states proposed bills to raise teacher salaries, but not all of the policies are straightforward pay bumps.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
Dear Students, Here's Why I Quit: A Teacher's Moving Letter Explains Her Decision
Grief and stress soured Kerry Graham on her job, but not on her students.
Special Education
Photos
A Day in the Life of a School Designed to Support Students With Dyslexia
An independent school uses art and movement to set students with learning differences up for success.
College & Workforce Readiness
The May Internship: Can It Help Schools Cure Senioritis?
A full-time, monthlong internship is helping seniors stay engaged at a Baltimore school.
Teacher Preparation
Student-Teachers Could Earn $20K in This State
The hope is that the stipends will keep more future teachers in the pipeline.
Equity & Diversity
Parents Are Suing Schools Over Pronoun Policies. Here's What You Need to Know
Parents in six states have sued school districts for not requiring staff to disclose their children's chosen names and pronouns.
Teaching Profession
'Abbott Elementary' Star Sheryl Lee Ralph: 'Get Your Teachers the Money They Deserve'
The actress spoke at an NEA- and PTA-sponsored event kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week.
Curriculum
Swim Lessons Save Lives. Should Schools Provide Them?
A push is on in some states to make swim lessons part of the school curriculum.
Recruitment & Retention
Pay for Student Teachers: See Which State Hopes to Offer $20,000
If signed into law, advocates say, the proposed stipend could boost the pipeline into the field.
Reading & Literacy
Video
How This Approach Helps Students With Dyslexia Learn to Read
There are different reading interventions to teach students with dyslexia to read. This school utilizes an approach called Phono-Graphix.