TGIF Timesaver

Know this for next week: Education debuts in vice presidential debate

In this week's vice presidential debate, K12 education made an appearance, unlike last month's spar between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

‘TGIF Time-saver’: Safety is once again a priority this year

A deadly school shooting and social media threats are causing disruptions to learning just weeks into the school year. How can leaders respond? Plus, a new look at teachers' impact on reading instruction.

‘TGIF Time-saver’: 4 important reasons smartphone bans work

To no surprise, teachers are seeing improvements to safety, engagement and classroom management after the devices are restricted, new research confirms.

‘TGIF Time-saver’: This is what Americans want from public school

Equipping students with the skills to enter the workforce and attracting and retaining good teachers should lead the next president's public school priorities, Americans say.

‘TGIF Time-saver’: Here is what keeps students coming to school

Student-teacher relationships play a strong role in reducing chronic absenteeism for high school students. What other indicators are there?

‘TGIF Time-saver’: 3 predictions for the 2024-25 school year

Experts predict what's in store for the 2024-25 school year. See if their forecasts align with your list of priorities.

‘TGIF Time-saver’: This leader is cracking down on bad behavior

"Students and teachers deserve peaceful schools," Louisiana State Superintendent Cade Brumley wrote in a letter to school system leaders.

‘TGIF Time-saver’: How might Kamala Harris approach K12 education?

Harris has been a proponent of increases to Title I and pay raises for teachers. What else might be in store?

TGIF Time-saver: A newcomer enters the edtech arena

A former OpenAI, Tesla engineer is launching an AI-integrated education platform called Eureka Labs. Here's what it'll offer.

TGIF Timesaver: 3 ways to improve your summer planning for 2024-25

If your district has met its limit addressing pandemic-related issues, you might benefit from learning from these two districts.