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More and more young boys are reporting exposure to online content that pushes a specific, often rigid, view of masculinity and gender roles.

Exposure to this content is being linked to increased feelings of isolation, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

Online Messages About Masculinity Hurt Boys’ Self-Esteem. How Educators Can Help

Boys online frequently see messages about making money, building muscle, and fighting or using weapons.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 11h

This author shares strategies for teachers to serve as courageous and leading role models for their students. #EWOpinion

In Today's Political Climate, Teachers Must Center Empathy (Opinion)

Kwame Sarfo-Mensah offers guidance on how teachers can model courage and leadership for students.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 12h

California Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted a law Tuesday to combat antisemitism across the state's schools.

California Gov. Newsom Signs Law Aimed at Fighting Antisemitism in Schools

It creates an office of civil rights and requires an antisemitism prevention coordinator.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 13h

Educational experts offer strategies to transform professional learning into a more collaborative, impactful, and continuous process, rather than a one-time event.
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Education Week @edweek.org · 15h

Do you think AI has the potential to improve parent communication with schools, or hurt it? 💬

Education Week @edweek.org · 16h

These educators offer practical tips for avoiding typical pitfalls in culturally responsive teaching. #EWOpinion

To Get Culturally Responsive Teaching Right, Follow These 3 Basic Tenets (Opinion)

Prioritizing students' academic success is fundamental to getting this instructional approach right.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 17h

These strategies can help bring innovation to the classroom, without necessarily adding to school budgets. #EWArchive

It’s Time to Rethink the ‘One Teacher, One Classroom’ Model (Opinion)

Here are proven strategies to innovate the teaching profession—without necessarily adding to school budgets.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

Should parents and caregivers face criminal penalties when their children miss too much school?

Lawmakers and educators are wrestling with this question as schools continue to deal with high rates of absenteeism.

Should Parents Face Criminal Penalties for Their Children's Poor Attendance?

Schools shift from a punitive approach with penalties for truancy to a greater emphasis on prevention.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

The U.S. Senate confirmed longtime North Dakota state education chief Kirsten Baesler for a major leadership role within the U.S. Department of Education.

Senate Confirms Longtime North Dakota Schools Chief for Top Ed. Dept. Role

Senators approved a batch of Trump nominees that also included others to top Education Department posts.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

While the school year has just begun, some teachers are already struggling with burnout.

These administrators offer insights on how to support staff well-being.

How School Leaders Can Help Teachers Avoid Burnout

Administrators share insights on preventing teacher burnout and supporting staff well-being.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

A full federal appeals court has agreed to review the constitutionality of the Louisiana law that mandates displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools.

Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law Gets Full Federal Appeals Court Review

The full 5th Circuit threw out a panel decision that blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

The U.S. Department of Education is cutting nearly $30 million in federal funding for special education programs over the next three years.

The majority of this funding loss will impact support services for K-12 students with both vision and hearing impairments.
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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

This conversation explores why certain policymakers are pressuring schools to adopt high-quality, scripted curriculum for educators. #EWOpinion

How Much Autonomy Should Teachers Have Over Instructional Materials? (Opinion)

Some policymakers are pushing schools to adopt high-quality scripted lessons for teachers. And here's why.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

A veteran math teacher and author identifies three reform trends he believes are contributing to problems in math education. #EWArchive

What It Takes to Actually Improve Math Education (Opinion)

Barry Garelick, a veteran math teacher and author, shares three reform trends that he sees contributing to problems in math education.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

Despite technological assistance for writing, a new study joins other research to show that formal spelling instruction is still worthwhile.
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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

This superintendent shares his reasoning for why writing helps organize "messy" thoughts and directs our attention toward what truly matters. #EWOpinion

How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District Leader (Opinion)

Writing helps make sense out of what feels messy and focus us on what's most important.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

The union for U.S. Department of Education staff has sued the agency over a controversial automatic email sent by furloughed employees that blames Senate Democrats for the government shutdown.

Ed. Dept. Workers' Union Sues Over Emails Blaming Democrats for Shutdown

The lawsuit challenges an automatic email from furloughed staff that blames U.S. Senate Democrats for the government shutdown.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

This teacher explains how the policy of treating students and parents as "customers" often forces educators to tolerate disrespect and inflate grades. #EWOpinion

No, Teaching Isn’t Customer Service (Opinion)

Treating students and parents as “customers” often means asking teachers to endure disrespect and inflate grades.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

Get the latest updates on Ian Roberts, the former Iowa superintendent arrested by federal immigration officials in a targeted enforcement operation.

Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts Arrested by ICE: What We Know So Far

Ian Roberts resigned as superintendent of the Des Moines district on Sept. 30, after he was arrested by ICE.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

These actionable strategies provide a way to overcome the common challenges that drive teachers away from the classroom. #EWOpinion

How to Change Teachers' Minds About Leaving the Classroom (Opinion)

The underlying reasons teachers are leaving the classroom aren't always obvious. Here's how they can be overcome.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

Teachers often cite these five problems as reasons for leaving the profession. #EWArchive

To Keep Teachers From Quitting, Address These 5 Key Issues

Pay matters, but is often not the main point of dissatisfaction. Here are five common problems teachers say make them want to quit.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 3d

Facing sweeping federal changes and the rise of AI, K-12 education is at a pivotal moment.

This roundup explores the various aspects of the challenges currently facing the field.

5 Big Ideas That Will Define the Future of Education

With massive federal changes and looming questions about AI, K-12 education is at a crossroads.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 3d

While superintendents are reporting fewer overall stressors, a growing number of them still feel the job's stress isn't worth it.

A Growing Number of Superintendents Say the Job Stress Isn't Worth It

At the same time, superintendents this year identified fewer sources of job-related stress in a new survey.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 3d

A professor and his colleagues detail why a school leader must have emotional intelligence to effectively influence the school environment. #EWOpinion

For Principals, Emotional Intelligence Is More Than Just Being ‘Nice’ (Opinion)

Emotions are contagious. When leaders struggle, the school environment does, too.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 3d

The federal government has shut down, causing nationwide ripple effects with short- and long-term implications.

Education Week is tracking these effects for K-12 schools.

Stay updated on the latest at the link below:
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