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In many schools, rigorous academic coursework is reserved only for the highest-achievers. But what if every student had ...
06/04/2025

In many schools, rigorous academic coursework is reserved only for the highest-achievers. But what if every student had access to those options?

Finding answers to that question is what drives this superintendent.

A recent survey suggests that nearly half of school and district leaders expect their districts’ legal expenses to incre...
06/03/2025

A recent survey suggests that nearly half of school and district leaders expect their districts’ legal expenses to increase over the next year as they navigate a rapidly evolving federal education landscape.

This former teacher believes that educators need to be given more power when it comes to shaping educational policy.
06/03/2025

This former teacher believes that educators need to be given more power when it comes to shaping educational policy.

06/03/2025

Which skills do you think students strengthen the most when playing chess? đź’¬

Over the past few decades, the "play" aspect of kindergarten has largely disappeared from classrooms. However, these thr...
06/03/2025

Over the past few decades, the "play" aspect of kindergarten has largely disappeared from classrooms.

However, these three teachers explain how they've kept the "fun and play-based" instruction during this stage of formative learning.

The EdWeek Research Center asked STEM educators what gets them motivated to teach the content. Take a look at what they ...
06/03/2025

The EdWeek Research Center asked STEM educators what gets them motivated to teach the content.

Take a look at what they had to say.

06/03/2025

In Brie Wattier’s 8th grade class, students are given two questions that frame their thinking around digital literacy and digital safety.

Through a series of lessons over the course of the school year, the social studies teacher instills in her students techniques for thinking critically about the media they’re consuming—not just in the classroom, but in their daily lives.

Students have internalized routines for how to find reputable information and verify sources. Some have even taken it home to share with their families.

Here are two key questions that Wattier has her students ask as part of her media literacy instruction.

This librarian and health educator teamed up to teach students how to spot misleading health and wellness claims online.
06/03/2025

This librarian and health educator teamed up to teach students how to spot misleading health and wellness claims online.

Are families who “vote with their feet” by transferring their children out of their residential school districts less li...
06/03/2025

Are families who “vote with their feet” by transferring their children out of their residential school districts less likely to vote in school bond elections?

New research suggests they might be.

As schools prepare for summer break, immigration advocates and researchers say it’s more important than ever for schools...
06/03/2025

As schools prepare for summer break, immigration advocates and researchers say it’s more important than ever for schools to continue to serve immigrant students and families, especially as concerns grow over renewed efforts of mass deportation.

Experts are advising district leaders to stay up to date on policy changes and to not "take a break from open communication with your families.”

The U.S. Department of Education’s office for civil rights issued a statement arguing that a New York state policy prohi...
06/02/2025

The U.S. Department of Education’s office for civil rights issued a statement arguing that a New York state policy prohibiting the use of Native American school mascots violates civil rights laws.

Now, the state must rescind it, or face the possibility of losing federal education funds.

Get into classrooms. Build relationships with students and staff. Ensure your principal is aware of your career goals.Th...
06/02/2025

Get into classrooms. Build relationships with students and staff. Ensure your principal is aware of your career goals.

These two assistant principals share how to make the most out of the job.

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