The survey shows the complexity of Americans’ attitudes toward religious expression in schools, which varies depending on the kind of expression and sometimes crosses partisan lines.
Ensuring teachers have tools that work for them in their effort to help every student succeed is non-negotiable because every minute of the school day matters.
The Department of Education has launched investigations of 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.
To retain teachers in challenging circumstances, districts must establish a culture that supports a sustainable work-life balance for teachers—and leaders.
Going into 2025-26, teachers remain resilient, collaborative and eager for practical solutions that support educator well-being and school climate. Yet, several pressure points persist.
College is either far too expensive, too far from home or too "elitist," a new survey suggests. Here are eight more reasons students aren't applying to college.
Debates over the role of Christianity in public schools are intensifying nationwide, with recent legal and legislative battles in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana spotlighting the issue. According to Pew Research, Americans remain sharply divided, with 52% supporting and 46% opposing teacher-led Christian prayers in classrooms.
While students of color made up 47% of those diagnosed with disabilities in 2012, about 80% of special education teachers were white—highlighting a racial mismatch between educators and the students they serve, new research says.
This is yet another watershed moment for the educator workforce. The challenges confronting districts are profound: declining enrollment in teacher preparation programs, persistent shortages in critical content areas, underrepresentation of teachers of color, and spreading educator burnout. These issues, long in the making, were laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic and currently exacerbated by decreases […]
