Public schools in Texas would describe slavery to second graders as "involuntary relocation" under new social studies standards proposed to the state's education board.
Dismantling inequality in U.S. educational systems requires ongoing, active, intentional participation in anti-racist practices by not only teachers but also school counselors, according to a College of Education faculty member.
A recent study examining the nature of sustained student-teacher relationships shows that students who have the same teacher more than once show greater levels of achievement and have fewer absences, truancies and suspensions.
Alabama K-12 public school teachers retired in large numbers again this year - but raises for experienced teachers appear to have encouraged some to cancel planned retirements, too.
"The hurt could last a lifetime," is one education expert's warning about the urgency of bringing students back academically after three challenging years.
While most schools are struggling with recruitment this year, some schools have it harder than others -- whether it's because of stereotypes about the school, its location, or how much its district pays teachers.
CIOs and other ed-tech leaders are not being left out of the K-12 recovery conversation, particularly when it comes to spending relief funds on learning and safety.
State's education department was on the verge of declaring Boston an underperforming district, which would require the city to submit an improvement plan and allow the state to appoint an accountability monitor.
The November 2020 guidance specifically concerned students who lost access to special education services during pandemic-caused school shutdowns, and the districts' obligation to make up for those losses
One way to keep teachers enthusiastic about their jobs is to provide new ways for them to improve their craft. Better yet, pay them to engage in professional development that fits into their busy lives.
