Stephen Parker, the National Governors Association’s legislative director for the Education & Workforce Committee, sits down with Mark W. Bomster, deputy managing editor at Education Week to talk state education policy. Hear how results from gubernatorial races in the 2018 midterms could impact education policies, including education funding, school safety, and accountability. This discussion was filmed at “2020 Vision,” an event in Washington D.C. focused on K-12 politics and policy beyond the midterms.
School & District Management
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How Federal Cuts Are Affecting School Meals and Local Farmers
Elimination of the $660 million Local Food for Schools grant means less fresh food for students, and a financial hit for local farmers.
School & District Management
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This District’s Solution to Teacher Burnout? 4-Day School Weeks
A small Ohio district uses a four-day school week to recruit and retain teachers, while improving their work-life balance.
Teaching
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Teachers, Try This: Graphic Novels to Enhance Any Subject
By incorporating graphic novels in the classroom, students can see themselves reflected in the characters, while covering timely topics.
Student Well-Being
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How a School Has Changed Its Menu After Losing USDA Funds for Local Food
The loss of a USDA local food grant has forced menu changes at this rural Tennessee school district, and local farmers have lost business.
