w Schools Grapple With Substitute Teacher Shortages, Medical Leave Requests, Survey Finds By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-24T17:34:24-05:00 The demand for substitute teacher positions is outpacing the supply, and the quality of those applying is a concern in many places. Full Article Education
w Thanksgiving lessons jettison Pilgrim hats, welcome truth By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-25T08:38:33-05:00 Full Article Education
w Maryland lawmakers say it’s time to close the digital divide By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-25T08:38:46-05:00 Full Article Education
w Washoe middle, high schools suspending in-class instruction By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-25T14:43:55-05:00 Full Article Education
w Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-30T08:50:26-05:00 Full Article Education
w Indiana teacher, substitute shortage worsened by COVID-19 By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-30T08:50:39-05:00 Full Article Education
w Students' notes offer encouragement to health care workers By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-30T08:50:45-05:00 Full Article Education
w School funding issue persists as Indiana lawmakers reconvene By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-30T08:51:02-05:00 Full Article Education
w Audit finds risks with Baltimore County schools network By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-30T08:51:16-05:00 Full Article Education
w Rapid COVID-19 tests for SC schools in place next week By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-30T08:51:22-05:00 Full Article Education
w Wyoming teacher honored for student support amid pandemic By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-30T08:51:28-05:00 Full Article Education
w 5000 Alabama students haven't shown up for any sort of class By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-30T08:51:51-05:00 Full Article Education
w Lawsuits Defy Arizona Initiative Taxing Wealthy for Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T08:42:33-05:00 Two lawsuits were filed Monday challenging a proposition that Arizona voters approved to impose an additional 3.5% tax on individuals earning above $250,000 to pay school teacher salaries and training. Full Article Education
w Colorado lawmakers consider emergency COVID relief package By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T08:42:57-05:00 Full Article Education
w Florida Governor Says Closures Don't Work, Schools Will Stay Open By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T08:43:03-05:00 Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that schools will be required to remain open despite the rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, arguing lockdowns and closures have not worked. Full Article Education
w Mayor: No in-person learning for upper grades until new year By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T08:43:15-05:00 Full Article Education
w How Parents and Schools Can Work Together to Keep Math Learning on Track By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T16:13:02-05:00 Collaboration doesn’t require turning parents into math experts, classroom teachers say. Full Article Education
w The Problem With Giving Math Tests Online, and How Teachers Are Solving It By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T16:13:02-05:00 With many students working remotely, there’s no point in administering assessments that ask students to come up with a single answer; it’s simply too easy to cheat. Full Article Education
w Digital Math Games and Apps: What Works and What Doesn't? By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T16:13:02-05:00 Teachers are using a variety of games, videos, and apps to supplement online math instruction—but not all of them are created equal. Full Article Education
w Kids Are Behind in Math Because of COVID-19. Here’s What Research Says Could Help By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T16:13:02-05:00 Previous studies can provide a window into why math learning is taking a big hit during the pandemic, and what educators can do about it. Full Article Education
w How Teachers' Unions Are Influencing Decisions on School Reopenings By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-02T16:41:11-05:00 With coronavirus cases surging, labor groups are continuing to flex their political muscle, most often pushing for a conservative approach to getting teachers and kids back in buildings. Full Article Education
w School closings threaten gains of students with disabilities By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-03T08:22:51-05:00 Full Article Education
w Alexander preaches consensus in farewell to fractious Senate By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-03T08:23:14-05:00 Full Article Education
w Narrowed digital divide touted as pandemic silver lining By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-03T08:23:20-05:00 Full Article Education
w What Educators Need to Hear From Biden on COVID-19 By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-03T16:44:50-05:00 Consistent, science-based messaging is crucial, but the new administration still faces political headwinds and a skeptical public. Full Article Education
w New Mexico lawmakers consider slimmer child welfare budgets By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:21:38-05:00 Full Article Education
w Whitmer may extend partial shutdown of schools, businesses By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:21:44-05:00 Full Article Education
w Delaware governor issuing universal mask mandate By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:21:50-05:00 Full Article Education
w New Virginia laws seek to close ‘school-to-prison pipeline’ By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:21:56-05:00 Full Article Education
w Ohio House OKs school funding plan; unclear if Senate will By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:22:01-05:00 Full Article Education
w New Mexico to delay winter high school sports until February By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:22:19-05:00 Full Article Education
w Delaware schools begin to announce plans to go virtual By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T12:02:31-05:00 Full Article Education
w Alabama Will Keep Its Common Core Standards--For Now By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Board members didn't act on a resolution to revoke Alabama's version of the Common Core State Standards. Full Article Alabama
w Opening of New Charter School Brings Integration to County in Alabama By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A K-8 charter school has opened in Livingston, Ala., that is making history. Full Article Alabama
w As Monuments Fall Across the South, Will Districts Reconsider Confederate-Named Schools? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 An Education Week analysis found that at least 140 schools, almost all below the Mason-Dixon line, still bear the names of figures from that era. Full Article Alabama
w Alabama School Board Members Weigh In on Plan to Replace Them By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 State Board of Education members weighed in today about a proposal to eliminate their elected positions and replace the board with an appointed commission. Full Article Alabama
w Alabama superintendent wants schools to remain in-person By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Alabama
w 5000 Alabama students haven't shown up for any sort of class By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Alabama
w Polis: Proposed budget will ease suffering, set up recovery By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Colorado
w Colorado lawmakers consider emergency COVID relief package By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Colorado
w Tennessee School District Prohibits Crowdfunding for Class Supplies By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A school district in Tennessee says it no longer wants teachers to use crowdfunding websites to get extra school supplies. Full Article Tennessee
w What Teachers Tell Us About the Connections Between Standards, Curriculum, and Professional Learning By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A statewide survey of educators in Tennessee provides critical insights into connections that exist between standards, curriculum, professional development, and ultimately student success. Full Article Tennessee
w How Teachers' Insights Inform State Policy in Tennessee By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Teachers in Tennessee have an important voice in shaping state initiatives and policies. Full Article Tennessee
w A Once Homeless Teen Earned $3 Million in Scholarship Offers. Here's What Made His Story Possible By www.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Tupac Mosley overcame homelessness to graduate as valedictorian, writes Jonathan E. Collins, but there’s an overlooked part of his inspirational story: policy. Full Article Tennessee
w Tennessee Teachers Have Warmed to Evaluation System, But Not State Tests By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Tennessee improved its teacher evaluation and training systems by integrating data and teacher voice, according to a new report. But value-added measures that evaluate teachers based on student test scores remain controversial. Full Article Tennessee
w Tennessee Seeks New Teacher, Principal Requirements in 'Science of Reading' By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Tennessee department of education is proposing unsually comprehensive legislation that will require all current and new K-3 teachers, and those who train them, to know evidence-based reading instruction. Full Article Tennessee
w Former lawmaker to serve as adviser to education chief By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Tennessee
w New Jersey Postpones PARCC Exam After Technical Problems By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 New Jersey is one of many states that have experienced problems with the online administering of standardized testing this year. Full Article New_Jersey
w Rural Districts in New Jersey Lose Funding Lawsuit By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 The lawsuit alleged that rural districts in the state have been underfunded for years. Full Article New_Jersey
w New Jersey Education Commissioner Resigns By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 With David Hespe's resignation, announced Friday, New Jersey has had five education commissioners in the last seven years. Full Article New_Jersey