Teaching & Learning

Chicago Public Schools’ ‘Black Student Success Plan’ is under investigation

Education Department launches an investigation into an allegation that Chicago Public Schools' remedial program discriminates against students of other races. 

The Future of Teaching Math: What Makes High-Quality Instruction for the Classrooms of Tomorrow

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 27th at 2 p.m. ET

In this dynamic 30-minute Ed Talk, learn about the evolving landscape of math education from Kern County’s Chief Curriculum and Instruction Officer Cole Sampson, Ed.D. Discover practical strategies and innovative approaches to cultivate deeper conceptual understanding, foster mathematical thinking, and ignite a passion for learning in your K-8 classrooms.

***Attendees will be able to safely download the guide "It Doesn’t Add Up: Why You Need a Better Math Curriculum" to help education leaders understand why prioritizing math education is critical and show how to choose a curriculum that drives real outcomes in math.

Large print books promise powerful results for all readers

Large print books impact literacy development significantly, leading students to feel confident and less anxious about reading in class.

What will happen to districts that defy Trump’s DEI order?

A growing number of states say they are removing DEI from their schools even as some leaders refuse to comply.

Linda McMahon: The Nation’s Report Card is on track

More than one month since Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced massive layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education, she has promised that the highly anticipated Nation's Report Card will be released as normal.

Maine at risk of losing its federal K12 funding

U.S. Department of Education is on the verge of defunding Maine's schools over what the agency says are Title IX violations involving transgender athletes.

Feds launch new team to investigate transgender athletes

Launch of the "Title IX Special Investigations Team" comes one day after the Trump administration threatened to withhold Title I funding over DEI programs.

Schools must now prove anti-discrimination compliance to preserve funding

As of this week, K12 school districts must certify their adherence to Title VI or risk a loss of federal assistance, according to the Department of Education.

Education Department touts wave of Title IX investigations

This month alone, the Department of Education has launched investigations of at several school districts and state education departments. Each case shines a light on what exactly the federal agency is looking for and how you can avoid conflict.

Leading with Vision: How PLCs Drive High Achievement in a Top-Performing Utah School District

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29th at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, moderator Mark Edwards, 2013 National Superintendent of the Year, will explore how Superintendent Paul Sweat of Wasatch County School District—one of only 32 Model PLC districts in the U.S. and Canada— used a PLC approach to help increase student proficiency from 50-60% to over 90% in just a few years.

***All attendees will receive a free eBook, "The Complete Guide to Professional Learning Communities," packed with insights and strategies to build a data-driven, student-focused school culture.

Motivating Every Learner: Strategies to Spark Math Engagement

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23rd at 2 p.m. ET

With a special guest from Atlanta Public Schools, join us for a webinar designed for—and by—education leaders, where we’ll explore effective strategies to enhance student engagement in math when recent NAEP findings underscore the importance of instructional strategies that build both skill mastery and self-efficacy.

***All attendees will be able to safely download a comprehensive study of California schools that experienced improved end-of-year results in math.

Summer literacy: An important way to close learning gaps

Structured summer literacy programs using familiar resources help students avoid the summer slide and start the school year strong.

Civics lessons are an important way to save democracy

Americans don’t agree on a lot these days. Learning to talk, listen and think across differences is a good place to start.

This new FAQ answers your questions about DEI guidance

A new resource answers leaders' questions about Education Department's new laws prohibiting DEI programming.

Expanding Access to Dual Enrollment: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 25th at 2 p.m.

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, a panel of experts, including a former high school administrator and dean of enrollment at a college, will tackle how K-12 leaders can overcome the challenges of dual-enrollment, including credentialed teacher shortages, administrative hurdles, and alignment with career pathways. They will explore market insights and industry trends, provide academic perspectives on student success, and share real-world implications and best practices.

How schools are—and are not—revamping DEI programs

Both K12 and higher ed are scrambling to define their policy in response to the Trump Administration's order to end all DEI programming.

Student mental health: Early intervention is most important

Student mental health will continue to suffer if schools don't have the resources to intervene until kids are in crisis, a new report contends. 

These 10 states have the highest chronic absenteeism levels

By the 2023-24 school year, four states each witnessed chronic absenteeism rates above 30%, new research confirms. Other states weren't far behind.

Reading on Benchmark: Proven Strategies to Close the Reading Gap

Date & Time: Thursday, March 27th at 2 p.m.

In this webinar, Little Rock School District’s Assistant Superintendent will explore the high-impact reading intervention strategies that resulted in 75% of students in grades 1-5 receiving one intervention, closing all kindergarten-level skills gaps last school year, with growth levels continuing into 2025.  In two months, these interventions have also reduced the percentage of students stuck on beginning of year first-grade skills by 50%. 

***Attendees will be able to safely download the “Step-by-Step Guide to Building a District Literacy Ecosystem,” which includes free resources and a timeline to help guide district leaders through the implementation process.

Here’s when you need to reevaluate DEI programming

K12 and higher education institutions may be punished for not halting all diversity, equity and inclusion-based initiatives.

Demonstrating Understanding Through Writing: Meeting the Expectations of College and Today’s Workforce

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19th at 2 p.m.

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, join a seasoned K-12 educator and leader for an insightful discussion on how to empower your educators to engage students in reflective and active learning through writing in a way that will ensure college and workforce readiness.

***All attendees will be able to safely download supporting resources to put these ideas, including “writing to learn,” into action.

Here’s what superintendents think of the Title IX reversal

State Superintendents have mixed opinions of the revert to Title IX's 2020 regulations. Here's what they're saying.

New executive order bans transgender athletes from girls’ sports

K12 schools that fail to comply with Title IX regulations will risk receiving federal funding, said Trump during Wednesday's signing ceremony.

New Title IX protections are wiped out by Trump administration

Gender identity and sexual orientation will no longer be protected under Title IX. Instead, schools will return to enforcing protections on the basis of biological sex.

Nation’s Report Card: Latest results are showing troubling gaps

Higher-achievers have recovered in math and reading but lower-performers classmates are lagging, Nation's Report Card shows.

FETC puts new CTE advancements in the spotlight

Texas' Forney ISD has crossed a new CTE frontier and its scope—and its 7,900-seat arena—may come as a big surprise.

Illusion of the ‘A’: How to look beyond short-term success

If the ultimate goal of education is to prepare students for life, then our focus must shift from rewarding fleeting success to fostering genuine understanding that lasts.

Book bans: New Department of Ed is axing complaints

Amidst a record-breaking surge in bans, the Trump administration's Office of Civil Rights calls the complaints a "hoax"

Writing To Learn: Improving Student Achievement and Supporting Districtwide Goals

Date & Time: Thursday, February 27th at 2 p.m.

Led by a former K-12 leader with experience in classroom teaching, school administration, and district leadership, this webinar will address the power of “writing to learn” for district leaders who want to shift practices to those that build critical thinking, strengthen communication skills, and prepare students for state assessments. 

***All attendees will be able to safely download supporting resources to put these ideas, including “writing to learn,” into action.

Here are 5 strategies for improving chronic absenteeism

While chronic absenteeism saw modest improvements, it's still a significant challenge in schools nationwide, new research affirms.

Proactive MTSS: Creating A Student-Centered Framework That Fosters Trust and Care

Date & Time: Thursday, February 13th at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, leaders from Perris Elementary School District (CA) and North Shore School District 112 (IL) will share how they're centering student perspectives and experiences in their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to increase their overall responsiveness to their learners’ needs and to more effectively mitigate Tier 2 and 3 concerns. 

What’s on this superintendent of the year’s bucket list?

Freeing up teachers' time during the workweek ranks high on Superintendent Scott Menzel's list of priorities. Here's why.

Parent engagement: How to build better partnerships

As confident as leaders may feel about spearheading new student success initiatives, assuming parent engagement is a given may be unwise.

How instructional audio technology can reach more learners

In this school district, instructional audio "levels the playing field" for students, especially its English language learners.

How California can fix its school crisis. Two projects point the way

Two recent projects to improve academic skills indicate that learning can be improved with sustained effort that uses proven techniques and shuns trendy short-term fixes that school systems often adopt in their desperate efforts to raise test scores.