Reading & Literacy
What the Research Says
Want to Improve Early Reading Comprehension? Start With Sentence Structure
A new study offers clues to how children develop reading comprehension.
• See also: Reading to Understand: Unlocking the Elements of Comprehension
• See also: Reading to Understand: Unlocking the Elements of Comprehension
Federal
Trump Admin. Funding Cuts Could Hit Efforts to Restore School Libraries
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has been targeted for closure.
School & District Management
Quiz: Do You Know How Much Time Students Spend Learning at School?
Take this quiz to understand the challenges and opportunities schools face in maximizing time.
Student Well-Being
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How Urban Schools Bring Lessons to Life Through Gardening
School gardens can connect classroom lessons with the world.
• This is part of a series on movement and learning
• This is part of a series on movement and learning
Artificial Intelligence
How AI Might Be Used to Motivate and Assess Students in Math
The Gates Foundation education director outlines how AI can improve math instruction.
Professional Development
Opinion
Personal Finance Courses Are Booming. Do We Have the Teachers We Need?
Too few teachers currently have the training or the confidence for the job.
Why Understanding AI Starts With Math
Giving students a peek at the math under the hood of AI can help them understand the potential power and pitfalls of the technology.
The Future of Math Class: How AI Could Transform Instruction
Even as the use of AI expands in K-12 schools, many math teachers remain skeptical of its value.
How AI Is Changing the Way Math Teachers Plan Lessons
Math teachers are less likely to use AI tools, but some are getting ahead of the curve.
Can AI and Math Work Together? Here's What Teachers Say
Generate practice problems, plan lessons, and help struggling learners were among many recommendations.
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School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: When Are District and School Leaders Most Likely to Read Emails?
Wondering when district and school leaders are most likely to check their emails? Take our quick quiz and discover the ideal times to send your messages for better engagement.
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This report highlights key barriers and opportunities to help school leaders make informed decisions about student support and well-being.
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Student Well-Being
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What’s Behind the Political Criticisms of Social-Emotional Learning?
The Trump administration says SEL is being used to veil discrimination. What does that mean for schools?
Student Well-Being
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The First Rule of SEL for Older Students? Don’t Be Boring
Middle and high schoolers are a much tougher audience for social-emotional-learning lessons.
Student Well-Being
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The Skills Employers Want Most in the AI Age All Have Something in Common
Explaining how SEL can help students prepare for the working world may help more families get behind it, educators say.
Reading & Literacy
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How Everyday Objects Can Strengthen Phonemic Awareness
Teachers can create homegrown kits to help students master phonemic awareness—how to manipulate the sounds in English.
College & Workforce Readiness
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This High School Program Is Preparing Students to Be Detention Officers
For high school students interested in fields in criminal justice, this district’s program gives them the opportunity to graduate with a job in the field.
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Strategy & Operations
Exclusive Data
These Are the Cybersecurity Protections Districts Want From Ed-Tech Companies
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked district and school leaders about the safeguards they are demanding from vendors.
Regulation & Policy
Market Analysis
The Trump Administration's New Warning on Title I Funding: 3 Takeaways for Providers
The White House followed up on a "Dear Colleague" letter in telling states and districts to comply with its vision on race-based policies.
Product Development
Industry Insight
How to Bring Students Into Your Product Development Plans
Smart education companies can move beyond seeking "student voice" to accepting them as influencers, says an advisor at Digital Promise.
Financing & Investment
K-12 Dealmaking
SchoolAI Raises $25M; Brisk Teaching Secures $15M
The artificial intelligence-focused company's funding round was led by venture firm Insight Partners.
- LeadershipSchool & District Management Work or Play? How Principals Are Spending Spring BreakSome principals are catching up on TV and traveling, while others are preparing for the last stretch of the school year.
Tips for Turning a School Garden Into a Rich Learning OpportunitySchool gardens boost learning by blending academics with hands-on skills like SEL, finance, and community involvement.How to Grow a School Garden on a BudgetStart a school garden with repurposed materials, community support, and creative learning—indoors or out—on any budget.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin. to End Teacher-Prep GrantsThe high court, over three justices' dissent, granted the administration's request to remove a lower court's block on ending the grants.
States Urge McMahon to Restore Federal Funds She Canceled Without NoticeNew York's education department threatened legal action if the federal government doesn't restore pandemic relief funds.Groups Sue Over Trump's Cuts to Education Department Research ArmThis suit seeks the restoration of Institute of Education Sciences staff and contracts abruptly canceled by the Trump administration.Teaching & LearningCollege & Workforce Readiness Q&A How One Educator Is Tackling the Question, 'Why Do I Have to Learn This?'Monica Goldson, a long-time educator, is working to link learning to real-world experiences with Junior Achievement.
What Might Happen to State Testing Under the Trump Administration?It's not clear what states might do with more flexibility—but here are three concerns they'll need to wrestle with.After Layoffs and Funding Problems, Head Start Leaders Fear What Comes NextLayoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services affect employees who administer the preschool program for low-income children.TechnologyPrivacy & Security Could Trump Budget Cuts Lead to More Cyberattacks Against Schools?Schools stand to lose vital cybersecurity support as the Education Department is forced to suspend a cybersecurity initiative.
Instagram Wants Teachers to Report Cyberbullying. But How Much Will That Help?The social media platform created a program designed to help educators report instances of potential cyberbullying.Making the Case to Students That Math Is Important, Even When AI Does It AllAn AI researcher and former teacher shares insights on how new technologies will affect math instruction and learning.
