Federal
What the Midterm Elections Could Mean for Schools: 4 Takeaways
Democrats captured majorities in both chambers of Congress and grew their power in state capitals across the country following this fall’s midterm elections.
Reading & Literacy
How Much Time Should Elementary Teachers Spend Reading Aloud?
Research doesn't offer a prescription. But quality is more important than quantity, experts say.
Federal
Opinion
Here's What the Blue Wave Could Mean for Education
Rick Hess and Andy Rotherham analyze how the midterms will shape school choice, sports, and more.
English Learners
Why ESL Teachers Need a Seat at the IEP Table
English learners with disabilities benefit from cross-departmental collaboration. Related: How to Align IEP Goals and Language Supports for English Learners: A Guide
Teaching Profession
Managing Teacher Attendance: Tips for Education Leaders
A short guide can help you think through the complexities of teacher absenteeism.
School Choice & Charters
A Public School District Wants to Maximize Federal Choice Funds. Here's How
Indiana's largest district is laying the groundwork for big investments through the new federal tax credit program.
Getting Middle Schoolers to Do the Reading Is Hard. Can Communal Reading Help?
New classroom methods aim to help kids internalize the message that engaging in print is worth it.
Creating a Culture of Reading for Pleasure Amid a Focus on Basics
School librarians at Missouri's Clayton school district bring a culture of reading to all students.
Want Kids to Read More? An Expert Shares the Low-Cost Tips That Work (Video)
A researcher shares her tips about how to motivate kids to read more.
Can Pizza Hut-Style Rewards Spark Lifelong Reading Habits?
Schools need to partner with parents and community organizations to help students read more.
School & District Management
Spotlight
Planning Smarter School Environments: From Budgets and Accessibility to Technology and Design
See how schools are connecting physical spaces, digital tools, accessibility, and smarter planning to shape learning environments.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Future of Career Readiness?
Are schools preparing students for tomorrow's workforce? Test your knowledge of the trends and challenges shaping career readiness in K-12.
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School & District Management
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The New Enrollment Landscape: How Demographics, School Choice, and Competition Are Reshaping District Strategy
Explore strategies district leaders are using to adapt, rebuild trust, and make high-impact decisions.
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Early Childhood
Video
How Play-Based Learning Helps Children Practice Math and Literacy Skills
See how elementary teachers use play-based learning to reinforce math and literacy instruction.
Early Childhood
Video
Play-Based Learning: How It Can Build Young Children’s Independence
An EdWeek video looks at how an early learning program helps students explore boundaries and responsibility.
Teaching
Video
How Co-Teaching Helps English Learners Succeed
Increasingly in the Metro Nashville schools, general-education and English-learner teachers team up.
School & District Management
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‘You’ll Make New Friends’: What Happens to Students When Their School Closes
How two middle schoolers managed uncertainty as their rural school closed its doors.
School Climate & Safety
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How One NYC School Experienced 9/11: An EdWeek Editor Recounts That Day
EdWeek's Kevin Bushweller recalls how the staff at a Manhattan public school reacted with resolute calm to upheaval.
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Education Market
Market Analysis
High-Quality Instructional Materials Are Gaining Ground in Middle Schools. What It Means for Education Companies
As districts confront stubborn learning gaps among older students, states are placing greater emphasis on high-quality instructional materials and how they're used in classrooms.
Regulation & Policy
Industry Insight
Illinois Is Facing a 'Fiscal Crunch' As Chicago Demands More State Aid. Here's How It Might Affect the State's K-12 Market
Chicago is facing a funding crisis and demanding $150 million in extra aid from the state. How the dispute is resolved could impact districts across Illinois
Sales & Marketing
Market Analysis
Who’s Influencing K-12 Buying? Trusted Educators Are Shaping the Conversation
Educator content creators can help ed-tech companies earn teachers’ trust and spark product adoption. But turning peer recommendations into districtwide sales is more complicated.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
FCC Public Comments Show Broad Support for E-rate, Divide Over Regulating Screen Time
Major school districts are drawing a line over classroom screen time, warning against using federal connectivity funding to regulate technology use.
- LeadershipBudget & Finance Quiz Districts Are Under Financial Pressure. Does That Produce Innovation?An EdWeek Research Center survey asked K-12 administrators about vexing choices driven by lean budgets.
Principal of Many Hats: 8 Awards for the School Leaders Who Wear Them AllFor National Principals Month, send one of these awards to a school leader you know.School Lockdowns Are Common, But in Some Kinds of Schools More Than OthersA new study tries to quantify how frequent school lockdowns are, and where they happen most.Policy & PoliticsFederal Democrats Will Control Congress. What Educators Can ExpectDemocrats won key races across the country, with implications for K-12 policymaking in Washington.
Can This Religious Preschool Exclude LGBTQ Families and Still Get State Funding?The Supreme Court appears ready to let Catholic preschools bypass Colorado’s LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination requirement.Teachers' Union Sues Trump Administration Over Student Loan ForgivenessThe American Federation of Teachers and nine student loan borrowers allege the agency is delaying Public Service Loan Forgiveness decisions.Teaching & LearningSpecial Education Download Try These 3 Simple Classroom Recipes to Teach Kids IndependenceGabrielle Carpenter teaches students in her special education class basic kitchen and independent living skills.
Teachers, How Chaotic Is Your Day? Play Our Classroom Distraction BingoHow many daily distractions do you deal with as a teacher?How to Align IEP Goals and Language Supports for English Learners: A GuideEnglish-language development teachers should review IEPs of dually identified students.TechnologyArtificial Intelligence Google's New Rules Hand Schools Hard Choices About AI and SearchThe tech company plans to give schools an "on/off" switch for AI. They will soon have to decide.
Can AI Take on the Grunt Work So Educators Can Focus on Student Learning?A New York superintendent says the tech will help his district cut through red tape in transportation and other areas.The Research on AI in Education Is a MessLarge-scale research syntheses on AI in education are deeply flawed.
