Equity & Diversity
From College Advising to Teacher Preparation: Affirmative Action Ruling May Reshape K-12
These are some ways in which the Supreme Court’s decision may impact K-12 schools.
School & District Management
Trump Says Parents Should Elect Principals. What Would That Look Like?
The former president says principal elections will let parents take schools back from “radical Marxist maniacs."
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
No, Public Education Isn't Too Woke. It's Barely Even Awake
Some politicians are invoking a false narrative for political gain, writes Bettina L. Love.
Education Funding
School Funding Debates Are Raging in States
School choice, historically inequitable funding, and political partisanship are among the issues at stake.
Reading & Literacy
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Improving Students’ Reading, One Black History Book at a Time
An after-school program seeks to teach students about Black history and improve reading scores at the same time.
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Teachers Grapple With Japanese American History
A pilot workshop gave teachers an immersive take on Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
AI Literacy, Explained
Now that AI is expected to influence fields from medicine to policing, what do students need to understand about the technology?
Teachers Need PD on Artificial Intelligence. What It Should Look Like
Schools are just beginning to think about how to integrate AI into teacher professional development.
It's Not Just About ChatGPT. Other AI Technologies Are Heading to Schools
Four experts predict how artificial intelligence will likely impact K-12 education in the years ahead.
Building AI Literacy: What One District Has Learned
Georgia's Gwinnett County public schools opened what may be the nation's first AI high school last fall. AI is embedded in every class.
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Could teaching video game development help schools and colleges to level-up? Frank Moody, education relations lead at GameMaker - a game development engine used by schools and colleges, believes now is the perfect time for educators to introduce video game development in classrooms.
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Special Education
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Building Effective Classrooms for Students With Dyslexia
Approaches and advice to create a positive K-12 experience for students with dyslexia.
Teaching
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Teachers, Try This: Use Restorative Justice to Solve Student Conflicts
In this kindergarten classroom, students learn conflict resolution skills through a short restorative justice practice.
Special Education
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How This Public School Meets the Needs of Students With Dyslexia
All students at this Colorado Springs public school have dyslexia. Here’s how the school is making their education a positive experience.
College & Workforce Readiness
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How This Juneteenth Tradition Funds Scholarships for College-Bound Students
For nearly 50 years, an annual Juneteenth cake auction has celebrated emancipation and supported students' college dreams.
Equity & Diversity
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How LGBTQ+ Students Find Community and Comfort Outside of School
In Arkansas, 3 of every 4 LGBTQ+ teens report experiencing discrimination at school. This after-school art program offers a safe space.
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How Common Is It for School Districts to Use Outcomes-Based Contracts for Vendors?
EdWeek Market Brief surveyed school districts on whether they're linking vendor pay to performance metrics.
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Global Ed-Tech Venture Capital Investment on the Decline In 2023 as Mega Rounds Fizzle
Venture capital funding for ed-tech companies continues to tumble in 2023, according to a new report that declares that the “golden age of mega rounds” is a thing of the past. Ed-tech venture investments were $707 million in the second quarter, bringing the total through the first six months of 2023 to roughly $1.8 billion,…
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A district in South Carolina is looking for a student management software program, while a Oklahoma school system seeks newcomer student support services.
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Back-to-School Spending Poised to Fall Amid Lingering Economic Concerns, Survey Finds
Deloitte's annual back-to-school survey found parents are more likely to purchase school supplies like pencils and notebooks this year as spending on tech devices is set to decrease.
- LeadershipSchool & District Management 4 Tips to Help Schools Prepare for the Next PandemicNow is the time for thoughtful pandemic planning, experts say, with insights from COVID-19 fresh in educators' memories.
A District’s Coaching Program for Principals Takes a Holistic Approach to Address the Struggle With StressA large urban district adopted a coaching program to support school leaders' individual needs and behaviors, not just intructional concerns.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.Policy & PoliticsEducation Funding A Governor Boosted School Funding for the Next 400 Years. But the Reality Is More ComplexWisconsin's governor enshrined mandatory K-12 funding increases in law until 2425—but the move may not be transformative for districts.
2 Big Supreme Court Cases—But Not the Ones You Think—With Implications for Public SchoolsEmployees won stronger ground to claim a religious accommodation, as a new case will address when job transfers are covered by federal law.Conservatives Renew Call to End U.S. Education Department at Moms for Liberty SummitA panel of state schools chiefs criticized the federal agency at the summit in Philadelphia for policies that "indoctrinate" students.Teaching & LearningTeaching Q&A Schools Are Teaching Digital Literacy and Citizenship. But Are They Doing It Right?New research illuminates how schools are tackling digital and media literacy as tech plays an increasingly larger role in students' lives.
What Is Translanguaging and How Is It Used in the Classroom?Research into the best instructional approaches for students classified as English learners has pointed to the concept of translanguaging.California Adopts Controversial New Math Framework. Here's What's in ItHundreds of comments influenced revisions to the document, which will shape math in the largest state—as well as materials used nationwide.TechnologyClassroom Technology What Educators Know About Artificial Intelligence, in 3 ChartsMost educators say they have not received any professional development on artificial intelligence.
What Is Threads? Here’s What Educators Think About the Newest Twitter AlternativeMeta's new competitor to Twitter launched on July 5, and many educators are already using it.Newly Proposed Grants Could Help Districts Extinguish a Cybersecurity '4-Alarm Fire'School districts could apply for grants to protect against the mounting threat of cyberattacks, FCC chairwoman says.
