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Federal
Social Media Should Come With a Warning, Says U.S. Surgeon General
A surgeon general's warning label would alert users that “social media is associated with significant mental health harms in adolescents.”
States
The Surprising Contenders for State Superintendent Offices This Year
Two elections for the top education leadership job feature candidates who have never worked in public schools.
Law & Courts
Why the $4.5 Billion School E-Rate Program Is Headed to the Supreme Court
The justices will decide whether allegations of overcharging under the telecom-funded program may be brought under the False Claims Act.
States
Lawsuit Challenges Louisiana's New Ten Commandments Law
Opponents argue that the law is a violation of separation of church and state and will isolate students.
Law & Courts
Religious Charter School Is Unconstitutional, Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules
The state high court says the planned Catholic virtual charter school violates a state provision against aid to 'sectarian' institutions.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Case on Transgender Youth Medical Care May Impact Schools
The justices will decide whether a Tennessee law that bars certain treatments for transgender minors violates the equal-protection clause.
International
What the Research Says
What Schools Can Learn From a Global Assessment on Creative Thinking
Not all creativity is the same for student achievement, the latest Program for International Student Assessment data show.
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- Education Funding Jim Crow-Era School Funding Hurt Black Families for Generations, Research ShowsMississippi dramatically underfunded Black schools in the Jim Crow era, with long-lasting effects on Black families.Law & Courts Title IX Rule to Protect LGBTQ+ Students Temporarily Blocked in 4 StatesA federal judge in Louisiana delivered the first legal blow to the Biden administration's interpretation of Title IX.Federal Classroom Tech Outpaces Research. Why That's a ProblemExperts call for better alignment between research and the classroom in Capitol Hill discussions.States Does a Ten Commandments Display in Classrooms Violate the Constitution?Louisiana is poised to become the first state to require all schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms.Law & Courts Judge Strikes Down Title IX Guidance on LGBTQ+ Students. Here's Why It MattersIn a June 11 ruling, Texas judge said the Education Department has no authority to expand protections under Title IX.School Choice & Charters Why Jay-Z Is a Key Figure in the School Voucher DebateJay-Z's backing of school vouchers in Pennsylvania has public education advocates worried it will divert funds.
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Teaching Profession
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Teacher Efficacy?
Answer 7 questions about teacher efficacy.
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Classroom Technology
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Blended Learning?
Assess your knowledge of blended learning.
- Law & Courts Court Backs School That Barred Student's 'Two Genders' ShirtThe court said the shirt could be understood to demean transgender and gender-nonconforming students, and administrators could prohibit it.Federal Opinion Federal Education Reform Has Largely Failed. Unfortunately, We Still Need ItNeither NCLB nor ESSA have lived up to their promise, but the problems calling for national action persist.Federal A More Complete Picture of Immigration's Impact on U.S. Public SchoolsHouse Republicans say a migrant influx has caused "chaos" in K-12 schools. The reality is more complicated.States Q&A 'Politics Does Not Belong in Education,' Says a Departing State Schools ChiefImproving student outcomes requires finding common ground, says Missouri's long-serving education commissioner, Margie Vandeven.Federal Explainer What Is Title IX? Schools, Sports, and Sex DiscriminationTitle IX, the law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, is undergoing changes. What it is, how it works, and how it's enforced.School Choice & Charters Video Private School Choice: A Video ExplainerWe're tracking the proliferation of school choice policies around the country. Here's how to get up to speed.
Product Development
Market Analysis
Platform Integration: What Companies Need to Get Right From the Start
As more education providers merge and district demands for interoperability rise, vendors need to make the process as seamless as possible.
Product Development
Industry Insight
Why Isn't There More Evidence Behind Ed-Tech Products?
An ongoing project by the Jacobs Foundation looks at how many companies are pursuing research and how to compel more of it.
Education Market
Exclusive Data
How Are School Districts Spending Their Title I Funding Money?
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked K-12 officials how they're spending money they receive from the critical federal aid program.
Meeting District Needs
Purchasing Alert
Major Calif. District Shops Cybersecurity Software; Va. District to Buy Social Studies Resources
A California district is looking for cybersecurity software solutions, while a Virginia school system seeks social studies resources.