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Students in Mary Rodgers' 12th grade honors English class use AI to help craft an engaging thesis statement for a college admissions essay on Sept. 23, 2025, at Louisa County High School in Mineral, Va.
Students in Mary Rodgers' 12th grade honors English class use AI to help craft an engaging thesis statement for a college admissions essay on Sept. 23, 2025, at Louisa County High School in Mineral, Va. Her school district is trying to get ahead of the curve on training teachers how to use AI for instruction.
Kirsten Luce for Education Week
Artificial Intelligence From Our Research Center 'Look How Fast This Is Exploding': Inside One District's Approach to AI Training
A Virginia school system is trying to help teachers understand the power and limitations of AI tools.
Alyson Klein, October 20, 2025
11 min read
Illustration of the acronym SEL with alternative names behind it.
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School & District Management From Our Research Center SEL by Another Name? Political Pushback Prompts Rebranding
Some districts are still teaching social-emotional learning, but they are calling it something else.
Arianna Prothero, October 1, 2025
8 min read
A teacher teaches a 5th grade math class at Lafargue Elementary School in Effie, La., on Aug. 22, 2025. The state has implemented new professional development requirements for math teachers in grades 4-8 to help improve student achievement and address learning gaps.
A 5th grade math class at Lafargue Elementary School in Effie, La., is shown on Aug. 22, 2025. Nearly two-fifths of ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog said in a recent EdWeek Research Center survey that the uniquely volatile policy environment since President Donald Trump took office has made them less likely to want to remain in their jobs.
Kathleen Flynn for Education Week
Recruitment & Retention From Our Research Center Federal Changes Have Some Educators Rethinking Whether to Stay in Their Jobs
A new survey shows potential spillover effects in school districts from a uniquely volatile federal policy environment.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, September 30, 2025
4 min read
A camera with facial recognition capabilities hangs from a wall while being installed at Lockport High School in Lockport, N.Y., on July 10, 2018.
A camera with facial recognition capabilities hangs from a wall while being installed at Lockport High School in Lockport, N.Y., on July 10, 2018. Lackluster maintenance of security cameras in many schools compromises their effectiveness.
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School Climate & Safety From Our Research Center Security Cameras Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Work?
The effectiveness of security camera systems is often compromised by lack of investment in upkeep and training.
Arianna Prothero, September 30, 2025
6 min read
Modern landscape design with abstract graphs and textures showing different experiences through data.
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Teaching Profession From Our Research Center Educators' Political Preferences Don't Always Reveal Their K-12 Positions (in Charts)
Teachers and school and district leaders share their opinions on a host of hot-button issues.
Elizabeth Rich & Sterling C. Lloyd, September 26, 2025
4 min read
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English Learners From Our Research Center Teachers Say They Need More Support for English Learners, Survey Finds
An analysis of EdWeek Research Center survey data found gaps in teachers' English-learner training.
Ileana Najarro & Alex Harwin, September 22, 2025
4 min read
Artificial intelligence concept, coded human head, digital, one zero human profile, negative impact on brain
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Artificial Intelligence From Our Research Center Is AI Good for Students? Here’s Why Many Educators Doubt It
AI is undermining students' learning, many ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog say. It's also saving ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog tons of time.
Arianna Prothero, September 15, 2025
1 min read
The Department of Education logo with the central tree split open revealing infinity.
Islenia Mil for Education Week
Federal Reported Essay How Trump Is Changing the Federal Government’s Role in Schools
When Donald Trump waded into the fight over a high school mascot, it revealed a lot about his true education agenda.
Matthew Stone & Brooke Schultz, September 8, 2025
10 min read
Humans and AI work together to design curriculum.
Islenia Mil for Education Week
Artificial Intelligence Reported Essay Is There a Healthy Middle Ground on AI in Schools? Try Skeptical Optimism
How students and teachers can learn to put a human touch on everything AI produces.
Kevin Bushweller, September 8, 2025
13 min read
Scientists say that climate change makes storms like hurricanes more destructive. This 2022 aerial view of Fort Myers Beach, Fla. shows the aftermath of Hurricane Ian which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane.
In this aerial view, heavily damaged mobile homes are seen in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., a month after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in 2022, causing an estimated $67 billion in insured losses. Experts say climate change is leading to more hurricanes and floods.
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Science From Our Research Center Nearly Half of Teens Can’t Identify What Causes Climate Change. Why That Matters
Climate change is affecting many industries and students need a basic understanding of the concept to succeed in those fields, experts say.
Arianna Prothero, August 28, 2025
7 min read
Cropped from original illustration, silhouetted figures water a blooming STEM flower.
Danny Allison for Education Week
Science From Our Research Center Students Say They Care More About STEM as They Get Older. Teachers Disagree
An EdWeek Research Center survey examined student motivation in STEM classes.
Lauraine Langreo, June 13, 2025
3 min read
A student and parent look into a landscape of many roads and opportunities.
Danny Allison for Education Week
Student Achievement From Our Research Center Many Kids' Parents Didn't Go to College. You Can Still Motivate Them in STEM
Students whose parents did not go to college often do not feel they have the necessary support to excel STEM subjects.
Jennifer Vilcarino, May 27, 2025
6 min read
A group of students follows their role models towards a bright STEM future.
Danny Allison for Education Week
Science Q&A Teachers, Parents, or Peers: Who Motivates Students Most to Pursue STEM?
Encouragement from adults—like teachers, school counselors, and parents—is crucial for motivating students in STEM.
Arianna Prothero, May 27, 2025
4 min read
Two girls learn at a microscope. STEM, science, future.
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Teaching Profession From Our Research Center STEM Teachers Tell Us What Gets Them Jazzed About Work
Teaching STEM classes can be difficult and frustrating, because many students lack the confidence or skills to tackle those subjects.
Kevin Bushweller, May 27, 2025
1 min read