/policy-politics/prominent-education-related-ballot-measures Prominent Education-Related Ballot Measures en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/getting-professional-development-to-stick Join this free virtual event to explore best practices, funding, format, and timing for teacher and principal PD. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/getting-professional-development-to-stick /events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-the-rewiring-of-childhood-with-jonathan-haidt Jonathan Haidt, Catherine Price, and Adam Swinyard join Peter DeWitt on how to get students off devices and back to the basics of childhood. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-the-rewiring-of-childhood-with-jonathan-haidt /events/webinar/from-coursework-to-careers-expanding-work-based-learning-and-industry-credentials-in-cte Expand work-based learning and industry credentials in CTE to connect classroom learning with real careers and prepare students for future success. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/from-coursework-to-careers-expanding-work-based-learning-and-industry-credentials-in-cte /events/webinar/creative-approaches-to-k-12-budget-realities What are districts prioritizing in 2026? New survey data reveals emerging K-12 budgeting trends. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/creative-approaches-to-k-12-budget-realities /events/webinar/how-technology-is-reshaping-childhood How do we protect kids online while embracing innovation? Learn about navigating safety, privacy, and opportunity in the Digital Age. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/how-technology-is-reshaping-childhood /events/k-12-essentials-forum/middle-and-high-school-math-how-to-get-struggling-learners-on-track Join this free virtual event to uncover the nature of students’ weaknesses in secondary-level math and find a path forward. Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/middle-and-high-school-math-how-to-get-struggling-learners-on-track /policy-politics/opinion-how-the-institute-of-education-sciences-could-better-serve-schools/2026/05 “It’s been all over the place,” explains the scholar tasked with reimagining IES. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-the-institute-of-education-sciences-could-better-serve-schools/2026/05 /sponsor/digital-promise/beyond-one-size-fits-all-accessibility-as-a-superpower The morning literacy block has begun, and Ms. Williams is watching children in her classroom use a literacy app she just added to her reading centers. She sees one student open the app and create a story that features them as the main character, while another asks for her help to turn on the read aloud feature. The app reads the story aloud for them, pointing to each word as it is read, allowing full control over the text displays with rich image descriptions. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/digital-promise/beyond-one-size-fits-all-accessibility-as-a-superpower /leadership/a-new-survey-shows-what-a-state-gets-right-and-wrong-for-its-school-leaders/2026/05 The group behind it hopes statewide results help district leaders do their jobs better. Wed, 20 May 2026 21:14:19 GMT /leadership/a-new-survey-shows-what-a-state-gets-right-and-wrong-for-its-school-leaders/2026/05 /policy-politics/trump-admin-oks-another-states-ask-for-school-funding-leeway/2026/05 The Ed. Dept. granted a second request to combine portions of four federal grants into one fund. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:59:56 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-oks-another-states-ask-for-school-funding-leeway/2026/05 /leadership/immigrant-students-fear-enforcement-and-stay-out-of-school/2026/05 An April working paper found that immigration enforcement increased absence rates. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:42:54 GMT /leadership/immigrant-students-fear-enforcement-and-stay-out-of-school/2026/05 /leadership/decades-after-brown-v-board-new-lawsuit-challenges-persistent-k-12-segregation/2026/05 Segregation violates a state constitution's right to an adequate education for all, plaintiffs argue. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:15:42 GMT /leadership/decades-after-brown-v-board-new-lawsuit-challenges-persistent-k-12-segregation/2026/05 /leadership/trump-surgeon-generals-office-advises-schools-limit-screen-time/2026/05 Schools should emphasize paper-and-pencil assignments, Trump administration recommends. Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT /leadership/trump-surgeon-generals-office-advises-schools-limit-screen-time/2026/05 /policy-politics/could-more-states-try-to-keep-islamic-schools-out-of-their-choice-programs/2026/05 A state asserted it could exclude certain schools from its new private school choice program. Wed, 20 May 2026 18:09:44 GMT /policy-politics/could-more-states-try-to-keep-islamic-schools-out-of-their-choice-programs/2026/05 /events/webinar/turn-athletic-facilities-into-school-wide-communication-hubs Districts are turning idle scoreboards into revenue streams, student learning opportunities, and community platforms. See how yours can too. Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/turn-athletic-facilities-into-school-wide-communication-hubs /leadership/high-diesel-prices-and-schools-how-districts-are-keeping-buses-on-the-road/2026/05 A new survey of school district leaders breaks down what they're already doing to keep buses running. Wed, 20 May 2026 17:36:06 GMT /leadership/high-diesel-prices-and-schools-how-districts-are-keeping-buses-on-the-road/2026/05 /technology/how-ai-complicates-student-well-being-what-schools-should-know/2026/05 Many kids cannot tell the difference between an AI-driven chatbot and genuine human understanding. Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:58 GMT /technology/how-ai-complicates-student-well-being-what-schools-should-know/2026/05 /leadership/schools-brace-for-impact-as-fuel-prices-climb/2026/05 Districts are tightening budgets as transporting students and heating buildings grow more costly. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:24:11 GMT /leadership/schools-brace-for-impact-as-fuel-prices-climb/2026/05 /leadership/teen-sleep-problems-are-hurting-academics-and-wellness/2026/05 A new study says teens are sleeping at a record low rate, affecting cognitive ability and health. Tue, 19 May 2026 19:13:24 GMT /leadership/teen-sleep-problems-are-hurting-academics-and-wellness/2026/05 /leadership/opinion-school-leadership-can-be-painfully-lonely-it-doesnt-have-to/2026/05 Here are three ways I’ve learned to stave off the isolation of being a principal. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:48:35 GMT /leadership/opinion-school-leadership-can-be-painfully-lonely-it-doesnt-have-to/2026/05 /advertise/the-wired-marketer-maycember-youre-dead-to-me-5-19-26/2026/05 Plus, an AI hack that probably wasn’t on your radar. Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT /advertise/the-wired-marketer-maycember-youre-dead-to-me-5-19-26/2026/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-why-theres-still-no-science-of-reading-equivalent-for-math-instruction/2026/05 A leading curriculum designer lays out the biggest problem in math instruction today. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-why-theres-still-no-science-of-reading-equivalent-for-math-instruction/2026/05 /teaching-learning/naep-civics-tests-could-expand-to-offer-state-by-state-results/2026/05 The first-ever state-by-state civics results are on the table, as is a new framework for the exam. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:51:09 GMT /teaching-learning/naep-civics-tests-could-expand-to-offer-state-by-state-results/2026/05