Parents
Education news, analysis, and opinion about how parents and other family members interact with schools and their children’s education
Law & Courts
Opinion
How the Supreme Court Is Making Public Education Itself Unconstitutional
In a recent ruling, the high court took a step toward effectively outlawing public schools.
Teaching Profession
Teachers Face New Burdens After Supreme Court LGBTQ+ Opt-Out Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to opt their children out of certain lessons could add new challenges for teachers.
Families & the Community
How One District Uses Tech Nights to Bring Families Into Learning
A technology resource teacher provides tips for creating events that parents will actually attend.
English Learners
ESL Teachers Want More PD on Curriculum and Family Engagement
EdWeek Research Center survey data on teacher morale found English-as-as-second-language teachers seeking specific PD for morale.
School & District Management
Are School Board Meetings Really Getting More Heated? What a New Study Says
Researchers analyzed video of 100,000 school board meetings to track conflict in education politics.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
No, Teaching Isn’t Customer Service
Treating students and parents as “customers” often means asking teachers to endure disrespect and inflate grades.
Families & the Community
Q&A
Want to Reach Parents? Try a Podcast
A district technology leader discusses the value of podcasts and how to start one.
English Learners
Q&A
Hispanic English Learners Are Underrepresented in Gifted Programs. What Can Help
A researcher outlines what schools need to do to provide better support for Hispanic English learners and their parents.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Sides With Parents in LGBTQ+ Curriculum Opt-Out Case
The justices ruled in a case on whether parents with religious objections may excuse their children from some curriculum materials.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court to Rule on Major K-12 Education Cases Friday
The U.S. Supreme Court will issue its last opinions of the term, including on religious parents opting their children out of the curriculum
Families & the Community
How to Go Deeper on Family Engagement
There is a discrepancy in understanding what family engagement is and how it can be utilized to support schools in their COVID recovery efforts, according to a new report.
Reading & Literacy
Fewer Parents Are Reading Aloud to Their Kids. Why That Matters
Pleasure reading is the best way for emerging readers to maintain their skills in the summer. Getting parents on board can be challenging.
School & District Management
How Los Angeles Schools Are Responding to the ICE Raids and Protests
The school year in Los Angeles is ending amid immigration raids, protests, and the activation of National Guard troops and Marines.
Families & the Community
The Low-Cost, Low-Lift Way These Districts Used to Reduce Student Absences
Dozens of districts tested this strategy as one component of their absenteeism-fighting strategy.