Why Public Schools Must Bolster Civics Instruction (Opinion)
Our students are among the youngest voters in the country. Are they being targeted as pawns in an illicit political game?
‘I Used to Think School Systems Were Broken’: Educators Reflect
Changing your mind or evolving your thinking is not easy. Hear how these education leaders did just that.
LGBTQ+ Students Feel the Weight of a Push for Parents’ Rights
States and local school boards are passing laws that specifically target LGBTQ+ youth. It’s affecting those students’ mental health.
Older Students ‘Running Out of Time’ for Academic Recovery
A annual report finds significant academic and mental health problems for secondary students.
It’s Not Complicated. Instructional Coaches Should Give Clear Feedback (Opinion)
Good teaching isn’t an unsolvable mystery. Instructional coaches shouldn’t act like it is.
District Leaders Are Walking a Fine Line on Cellphone Policies. What That Looks Like
Administrators point to strategic ways to design student cellphone policies that parents won’t oppose.
What Two New Studies Reveal About Learning Recovery
Effective programs require putting “a lot of effort into implementation,” said one researcher.
Don’t Worry About ‘Book Bans’ (Opinion)
So-called “book bans” are a lot rarer—and more reasonable—than you might think, argue Max Eden and Jay P. Greene.
New Teachers Need Strong Mentors. Two Pros Offer Tips
A discussion of 8 essential elements for setting up and sustaining a mentorship program for new teachers.
Running for a School Board Seat? This Is the Most Powerful Endorsement You Can Get
New research shows that this endorsement in school board races is more influential than any other, with virtually no downside.