Special Report
Higher Ed. Pressured to Improve Principal Prep
Calls to modernize how prospective principals are selected and trained are being heeded in some states and universities. (February 2, 2017)
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Politics K-12
House Republicans Move to Scrap Rules on ESSA, Teacher Prep
If the regulations are overturned, President Donald Trump's administration would be prohibited from issuing "substantially similar" regulations on these two issues if there isn't a new law signed. (February 2, 2017)
The School Law Blog
A Fight to Build Trust With School Police
In St. Paul, Minn., a series of violent incidents in the city's schools has eroded trust and divided some students, teachers, and administrators, adding to the district's challenges in revamping school security. (February 1, 2017)
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Opinion
Here’s What Works for Teacher Accountability
Professional accountability in education merits more attention, write Mathematica’s Brian Gill and Harvard Kennedy School’s Jennifer Lerner. (February 1, 2017)
An Educator's Ambivalence in Today's Political Climate
In the current political climate, educator Daniel Osborn discusses how to balance diversity of student opinion with a respectful classroom. (January 31, 2017)
Learning Deeply
How to Teach When the Political Is Personal
Teachers are often wary of discussing political issues in the classroom, but excluding these topics is still a political choice, writes guest blogger Sarah Boddy. (February 1, 2017)
Yearly Special Reports
Tricky Balance in Shifting From ESSA Blueprint to K-12 Reality
The 21st edition of Quality Counts examines what states and districts are doing to make ready for the Every Student Succeeds Act's implementation, and offers state-by-state grades for how the nation's schools are faring on a range of educational measures.
Digital Directions
Digital Education
Ajit Pai, Net Neutrality Foe and Critic of E-Rate Policies, Named FCC Chair
President Donald Trump's pick for chairman of the influential agency could signal big changes for net neutrality and a new focus for the nation's broadband policies. (January 23, 2017)
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Teaching Now
7 Steps to Make Your Classroom More Like a Google Workplace
One way to improve students' happiness and performance is to revamp the classroom to look more like the top companies in the United States, says an innovation think tank. (January 25, 2017)
Market Brief
Schools Can Evaluate Their Own Ed-Tech With 'Rapid Cycle' Coaching Tool
A free, online "rapid-cycle" ed-tech evaluation tool is being used by more schools to conduct tests on the effectiveness of the ed tech they use. This story is from EdWeek Market Brief, a new service offering business and school leaders actionable insights about the K-12 marketplace. (January 26, 2017)
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