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President Trump's Early Actions Undo Biden Efforts to Protect LGBTQ+ Students
The promised action comes as Republicans have increasingly focused on limiting transgender rights.
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Trump Puts Use of TikTok Back in Play. What This Means for Educators
The app's future remains murky despite Trump's executive order.
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Trump Names Experienced Educator as His Pick for Deputy Education Secretary
Penny Schwinn is an advocate for school choice and evidence-based reading practices.
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Trump Names Acting Education Secretary Ahead of Linda McMahon's Confirmation
Denise Carter will fill the role until Linda McMahon is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
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One Thing We Get Wrong About Teaching Math (and How to Fix It)
A simple change to how you structure math class will help students.
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Can Parents Opt Kids Out of Reading LGBTQ+ Books? The Supreme Court Will Decide
The district being challenged argues it wants to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Does Social-Emotional Learning Really Work? Educators Had a Lot to Say
The emphasis on teaching social-emotional skills continues to expand across K-12 schools.
The SEL Skills Google, Microsoft, and Other Top Companies Want Schools to Teach
Senior executives from U.S. companies put a high priority on so-called "soft skills."
Are Today's Students Really Less Independent Than Previous Generations?
Experts say social-emotional learning strategies are available for teachers to help students become more independent.
Elementary Students Can’t Manage Their Emotions. What Schools Can Do to Help
Many teachers say kids' coping skills are not as good as they used to be.
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Spotlight on Building Strong Foundations in Math
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Education Week News Quiz: Jan. 16, 2025
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Spotlight on PreK-12 Problem-Based Learning
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Will the New Law on Teacher Retirement Benefits Affect You? Here’s How to Know
The Social Security Fairness Act has significant implications for educators who live in these 15 states.
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What Makes an Effective School Cellphone Policy? An Overview
EdWeek reporter Lauraine Langreo looks at how school cellphone policies are being addressed at the school, district, and state level.
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What's in Store for School Funding in the New Trump Administration
EdWeek reporter Mark Lieberman outlines three areas he'll be watching when it comes to school finance under a new Trump administration.
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What 2025 Could Bring for English Learners
A lot happened with the nation’s growing English-learner population in 2024. Here's a look, and a preview of the year ahead.
School Choice & Charters
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How a Microschool Is Trying to Become a Model for Public Schools
This microschool utilizes community partnerships to get kids learning beyond the classroom.
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Inside New York's K-12 Market: New Directions in Career-Tech Ed. and Reading
The latest installment in EdWeek Market Brief's series on key state markets reveals demands for academic and mental-health interventions.
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Keys to Navigating Latin America's Ed-Tech Sector — and One of Its Biggest Prizes: Brazil
An investor in Latin America talks about opportunities for education companies to secure a foothold in the region with 180 million students.
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Key Trends to Watch in the Education Market in 2025
EdWeek Market Brief's editorial team offers its predictions on the forces that will shape company's work in schools over the coming year.
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More Than 4 in 10 K-12 Companies Laid Off Staff in Past Year
Data from EdWeek Market Brief's annual business survey shows not all employees were opposed to the cuts.
- LeadershipEquity & Diversity What the Latest Civil Rights Data Show About Racial Disparities in SchoolsThe U.S. Department of Education released new data from 2021-22 covering students' access to STEM courses, school discipline, and more.
What's Behind the Falloff in Social-Emotional Learning for TeensSurveys from the EdWeek Research Center find that districts' focus on SEL is back down to pre-pandemic levels.3 Big Challenges School Lunch Programs Face as They Feed StudentsSchool nutrition directors report problems with costs, supply shortages, and staffing.Policy & PoliticsLaw & Courts How Educators Feel About the Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold TikTok BanThe Supreme Court upheld a law targeting TikTok, increasing the uncertainty for an app highly popular among U.S. educators and students.
Trump Returns to the White House. What's in Store for Schools?With his White House return, Trump's early actions could affect schools directly, or indirectly.After 50 Years, This School District Is No Longer Segregated, Court SaysA federal appeals court panel declared that the Tucson, Ariz., district was now legally desegregated a half century after it was first sued.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession Why Stressed-Out Teachers Should Heed New Health Warnings About AlcoholTeachers are at particular risk for misusing alcohol. Here's what you should know
Researchers Created a Phonics Program With ‘Dramatic’ Results. How It WorksConsistent implementation of the 30-minute-a-day program fueled the results.Public Trust in Elementary School Teachers Declines—But Still Tops Most Other ProfessionsElementary school teachers second only to nurses in a poll of most-trusted professions.TechnologyClassroom Technology Parents Lack Digital Know-How. Is It Schools' Responsibility to Fix That?Most parents wish they had stronger technological skills so that they could help their children with online class assignments.
Federal Ed-Tech Dollars Are Running Out. What Happens Next?Many state officials aren't confident in continued investment in education technology initiatives financed by pandemic relief money.Close to a 'Worst-Case Scenario': Cybersecurity Expert Discusses PowerSchool's Data BreachThe PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years.
