Nearly Half of Educators Believe Schools Were Closed Too Long During Pandemic
That’s according to a poll conducted last month of teachers, administrators, and district leaders.
What Is Affirmative Action? How a Supreme Court Decision Could Impact K-12 Schools
Experts talk about what affirmative action is, how it’s worked, and what’s at stake—including for K-12 schools.
From Clever Fun to Destructive Chaos: Here’s How Social Media Is Intensifying Senior Pranks
Senior pranks are going viral on social media platforms, for better or worse.
Teaching ‘Grand Students’: A Principal Treasures Her Work With Multiple Generations
A New Jersey principal built connections over multiple generations of families.
What These Retiring Principals Will Never Forget
Education Week asked four principals who are retiring this year to share a memory of their life in education that will stay with them.
How to Support Male School Leaders of Color. 6 Tips From a District-University Partnership
Chicago schools and National Louis University are working to increase school leaders who are Black and Latino men.
A Fading School Reform? Mayoral Control Is Ending in Another City
Chicago will phase out mayoral control of its schools by 2027, becoming the latest city to drop the model.
Lack of Transparency: Maryland State Education Department Under Fire for Concealing Student Test Results
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is facing scrutiny and controversy over its handling of student test results. An investigation by Project Baltimore has revealed that the state is concealing and redacting school results, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. During a recent board meeting, Project Baltimore attempted to speak with key officials responsible for …
Richmond, Va., Schools Rename the Last of Their Confederate-Named Schools
The name changes may mark a turning point in the nationwide campaign to rename schools named for Confederate figures.
