Education Week
Rising Tensions from Israel–Hamas War Are Seeping into Schools
Since the start of the Israel–Hamas war in October, principals, superintendents, and other school leaders have tried to respond to the conflict with sensitivity and care. Jeffrey Young is interviewed.
A Focus on Phonics or Comprehension? What Reading Research Should Look Like in Practice
Teachers should teach students how to coordinate multiple skills to become successful readers, say Andrea Bien and Elena Forzani.
Mississippi Students Surged in Reading Over the Last Decade. Here’s How Schools Got Them There.
Reading scores in Mississippi have surged over the past decade. Read more about Marcus Winters’ recent study.
Teacher Stress Is Not Inevitable
Teachers aren’t doomed to stress and burnout. Elizabeth Bettini and Kathryn Meyer explain why.
What Book Bans Are Doing to School Library Purchases
Book bans are changing the composition of school libraries across the United States, says Kirsten Slungaard Mumma.
Districts Are Spending More Per Student. Here’s How to Make Sure All of Them Benefit
Spending on students has increased—and Andrew Bacher-Hicks comments on how schools can use that money to the best advantage.
Public School Enrollment Continues to Stagnate
Public school enrollment started flagging during the height of the COVID pandemic, and two years after lockdown, these trends continue. Cites research coauthored by Andrew Bacher-Hicks and Joshua Goodman.
Bullying Dropped as Students Spent Less Time in In-Person Classes During Pandemic
Bullying reportedly dropped while students were studying remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Andrew Bacher-Hicks discusses these findings.