Ed-Tech Policy
When Schools Want to Ban Cellphones—But Parents Stand in the Way
Here's what administrators can do to get parents on board.
School Choice & Charters
Private School Choice Continues to Spread. 3 Things to Know
The availability of education savings accounts spurs private schools to raise tuition.
Special Education
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Video: How Schools Can Use AI to Lighten the Load for Special Education Teachers
Some of the use cases and precautions for AI in special education.
States
Is Bipartisan Education Policy Still Possible?
Advocates say “cross-partisan” solutions are still possible—and urgently needed.
Reading & Literacy
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A New Plan to Raise the Lowest Literacy Rates in the Nation
Daily summer reading for students is part of a plan to improve literacy in New Mexico.
Teaching
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Summertime: Relax, Enjoy, and Catch Up on Teaching and Learning Advice
A round up of research, guidance, and reflections on how educators are spending the summer.
Cellphones
Students' cellphone use has been a major source of headaches for teachers and principals.
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Artificial Intelligence
How can schools and districts make the most of AI's potential? Find out.
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Climate Change
The school year is getting hotter. See how schools are responding to climate change.
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Retention Is the Missing Ingredient in Special Education Staffing
Many special education teachers switch to other teaching positions. Districts are exploring ways to keep them in the needed role.
What Happens for High Schoolers Who Need More Than 4 Years?
Districts work to serve older students longer than four years to plan for a changing career world.
‘A Unique Challenge’: What English Learners With Disabilities Need
From language barriers to bilingual education program lockouts, dual-identified students face unique challenges researchers say.
The Pros and Cons of AI in Special Education
AI can make special educators' jobs easier by handling paperwork and serving as an adaptive tool. But there are privacy and other concerns.
English-Language Learners
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WIDA's Test for English Learners: Try Sample Questions
The WIDA ACCESS test is an assessment used by close to 40 states to determine if students must remain in English learner programs.
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School & District Management
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Answer 7 questions about the superintendent profession.
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Amidst growing concerns about the persistent lack of learning loss recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a noteworthy success pattern emerging: live tutoring with state-certified teachers
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Classroom Technology
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How Pedagogy Can Catch Up to Artificial Intelligence
Educators need to start considering how AI's capabilities should change what students learn, experts say.
Ed-Tech Policy
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Cellphone Policies in Schools, Explained
Educators have multiple factors to consider when deciding how to handle cellphones in schools. Education Week breaks them down.
Curriculum
Video
A Look Inside the Creation of a New Asian American Studies Curriculum
This state is including the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the curriculum. Here's what that looks like.
Recruitment & Retention
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Meet the High School Students Already Training To Be Teachers
These young future educators share the moments that motivated them, and the concerns they have for their future.
Recruitment & Retention
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A Look Inside a High School Devoted to Training the Next Generation of Educators
This magnet high school supports Texas students pursuing careers in education. Here's how it works.
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Marketplace K-12
How the New Federal Emergency Aid Could Help Ed Tech and Connectivity
A new federal stimulus legislation includes $7 billion in spending on K-12 broadband, aid that could lead to new district investments in technology and connectivity.
Marketplace K-12
Teachers Should Not Carry the Weight of Education Alone
Schools need to provide supports and critical wraparound services if students' social-emotional needs are going to be met in the COVID era, says Sarah Potler LaHayne, the CEO of Move This World.
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Maryland District Accepting Bids for Elementary Math Curriculum; Illinois K-12 System Looks for PD
A large district in Maryland is looking to purchase a digital curriculum for elementary math, and an Illinois school system is in the market for professional learning services.
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How the Pandemic Is Challenging Companies’ Product Development
The pandemic has forced companies to change how they develop products and what they look for in incorporating feedback from educators and families.
- LeadershipEquity & Diversity States Have Restricted Teaching on Social Justice. Is Teacher Preparation Next?A new Florida law will restrict what teacher-preparation programs can teach about racism and sexism.
Uvalde Shooting Victims' Families Sue State Police, Settle With City for $2MThe families say they also agreed a $2 million settlement with the city, which will be used on better training for local police.The Power of Student-Teacher Relationships: A Downloadable GuideUnderstanding student cues and responding appropriately can help teachers manage difficult student behavior.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts Supreme Court Turns Down Case Challenging School District's Transgender PoliciesThe case involves a policy allowing information to be withheld from parents considered not supportive of a gender-transitioning child.
District Can Deny Opt-Outs on LGBTQ+ Books, Court RulesReligious parents objected to a Maryland district's policy ending opt-outs for elementary school 'storybooks' with LGBTQ+ themes.Brown v. Board of Education: 70 Years of Progress and ChallengesThe milestone for the historic 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down racial segregation in schools is marked by a range of tributesTeaching & LearningTeaching Profession The State of Teaching Black Teachers Have the Highest Morale. Why?Black teachers view the job more positively, exclusive survey data show. How can schools hold onto them?
Should Class Feel Like Entertainment? Teachers Have Mixed FeelingsTeachers on social media give their opinions on whether entertaining is a necessary part of their job.A Guide to Special Education TermsThe number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used.TechnologyEd-Tech Policy States Are Cracking Down on Cellphones in Schools. What That Looks LikeState officials are increasingly taking action to curb student cellphone use.
One School Leader Banned Cellphones, the Other Embraced Them. What Worked?Two principals describe their dramatically different policies on cellphones and how they are working.It's Not Just About AI. Schools Are Facing 5 Other Tech Challenges, TooIn addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges.
