/virginia Virginia en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/when-should-schools-make-time-for-pd-what-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-and-families-think/2026/05 Educators see in-service and early-release days as practical times for PD. Families don't always agree. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/when-should-schools-make-time-for-pd-what-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-and-families-think/2026/05 /leadership/a-new-use-for-ai-pronouncing-students-names-at-graduation/2026/05 High schools adopt AI platforms to pronounce students' names at graduation ceremonies, sparking pushback. Fri, 15 May 2026 19:26:25 GMT /leadership/a-new-use-for-ai-pronouncing-students-names-at-graduation/2026/05 /teaching-learning/how-two-schools-are-rethinking-math-for-english-learners/2026/05 Schools in Oregon and Virginia are trying to build students' vocabulary in the subject—and their confidence. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-two-schools-are-rethinking-math-for-english-learners/2026/05 /leaders/teaching-learning/mentors-can-prevent-english-learners-from-dropping-out-heres-how/2026/02 A mentorship program helps this rural district graduate more English learners and Hispanic students. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/teaching-learning/mentors-can-prevent-english-learners-from-dropping-out-heres-how/2026/02 /leaders/2026/how-one-rural-district-used-college-students-to-keep-english-learners-in-school This leader's mentorship program with a local university has helped rural English learners at risk of dropping out. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2026/how-one-rural-district-used-college-students-to-keep-english-learners-in-school /leadership/how-these-3-states-are-building-a-principal-pipeline/2026/01 Principal apprenticeship programs aim to remove barriers to school leadership. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:07:00 GMT /leadership/how-these-3-states-are-building-a-principal-pipeline/2026/01 /policy-politics/state-reading-laws-focus-on-k-3-what-about-older-students-who-struggle/2025/11 Should lawmakers push reading legislation to address the needs of students beyond elementary grades? Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/state-reading-laws-focus-on-k-3-what-about-older-students-who-struggle/2025/11 /technology/isnt-that-cheating-why-some-students-resist-using-ai-for-schoolwork/2025/11 A Virginia district strives to teach students that not all AI use amounts to 'cheating.' Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:48:06 GMT /technology/isnt-that-cheating-why-some-students-resist-using-ai-for-schoolwork/2025/11 /policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 How results from Tuesday could affect K-12 schools, and the trajectory of Trump's education policies. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:12:29 GMT /policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 /technology/look-how-fast-this-is-exploding-inside-one-districts-approach-to-ai-training/2025/10 A Virginia school system is trying to help teachers understand the power and limitations of AI tools. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT /technology/look-how-fast-this-is-exploding-inside-one-districts-approach-to-ai-training/2025/10 /technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 Education Week is tracking which states are mandating that schools adopt comprehensive AI policies. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00:58 GMT /technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 /policy-politics/schools-confederate-name-violates-students-free-speech-judge-says/2025/09 The district was the first to reverse course and bring back Confederate names for its schools. The litigation is ongoing. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:36:53 GMT /policy-politics/schools-confederate-name-violates-students-free-speech-judge-says/2025/09 /policy-politics/schools-sue-trump-but-its-getting-harder-for-them-to-recoup-money/2025/09 Judges have recently ruled against districts as they challenge Ed. Dept. funding cuts and threats in court. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:28:45 GMT /policy-politics/schools-sue-trump-but-its-getting-harder-for-them-to-recoup-money/2025/09 /policy-politics/school-board-sues-trump-admin-to-defend-transgender-student-policy/2025/08 The lawsuit challenges the Ed. Dept.'s finding that the district violated Title IX. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:06:36 GMT /policy-politics/school-board-sues-trump-admin-to-defend-transgender-student-policy/2025/08 /policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 The use of the office for civil rights for political purposes has been dialed up in the second Trump administration, experts say. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:57:35 GMT /policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 /policy-politics/ed-dept-imposes-funding-restrictions-for-5-districts-over-transgender-policies/2025/08 The districts will have to jump through extra hoops to claim their federal funds. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:45:21 GMT /policy-politics/ed-dept-imposes-funding-restrictions-for-5-districts-over-transgender-policies/2025/08 /teaching-learning/delayed-title-iii-funds-leave-districts-english-learner-expenses-in-limbo/2025/07 The $890 million Title III program is among the billions the Trump administration is currently withholding from schools. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:40:29 GMT /teaching-learning/delayed-title-iii-funds-leave-districts-english-learner-expenses-in-limbo/2025/07 /leadership/how-one-district-uses-tech-nights-to-bring-families-into-learning/2025/07 A technology resource teacher provides tips for creating events that parents will actually attend. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:24:38 GMT /leadership/how-one-district-uses-tech-nights-to-bring-families-into-learning/2025/07 /leadership/this-educator-shows-why-family-trust-is-key-to-school-attendance/2025/04 Overhauling family engagement helped Richmond, Va. public schools helped boost attendance. Here's how. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:30:58 GMT /leadership/this-educator-shows-why-family-trust-is-key-to-school-attendance/2025/04 /teaching-learning/why-some-schools-are-ditching-class-rank-and-weighted-gpas/2025/04 Educators wonder whether it is time to revisit class rank and weighted GPAs. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/why-some-schools-are-ditching-class-rank-and-weighted-gpas/2025/04 /leadership/will-fired-federal-workers-consider-teaching-some-schools-may-soon-find-out/2025/04 Thousands of federal employees face unemployment. Some states and districts see an opportunity to recruit skilled workers to the classroom. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:46:59 GMT /leadership/will-fired-federal-workers-consider-teaching-some-schools-may-soon-find-out/2025/04 /leaders/2025/meet-the-dei-leader-using-data-and-heart-to-foster-student-belonging A district's DEI director uses data and an approachable style to do his work despite a challenging political environment. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/meet-the-dei-leader-using-data-and-heart-to-foster-student-belonging /leaders/leadership/keeping-dei-work-alive-in-a-hostile-political-climate/2025/02 Diversity, equity, and inclusion remains a target for criticism and elimination. A DEI director is navigating his way through it. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/keeping-dei-work-alive-in-a-hostile-political-climate/2025/02 /leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 Hands-on learning, choice, and other evidence-based practices help boys thrive. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 /policy-politics/two-notable-education-cases-the-supreme-court-declined-to-take-up-this-term/2024/10 The justices turned away cases on public aid to nonpublic schools and the 2021 controversy over school board protests. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:49:01 GMT /policy-politics/two-notable-education-cases-the-supreme-court-declined-to-take-up-this-term/2024/10 /leadership/what-should-school-administrators-wear-to-work-a-superintendents-style-tips/2024/09 Melanie Kay-Wyatt describes her wardrobe as professional, comfortable, and colorful. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:07 GMT /leadership/what-should-school-administrators-wear-to-work-a-superintendents-style-tips/2024/09 /teaching-learning/video-make-learning-binge-worthy-immersive-adventures-in-the-classroom/2024/09 This district leader explains how teachers can increase student engagement by incorporating immersive adventures into their lessons. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:59:04 GMT /teaching-learning/video-make-learning-binge-worthy-immersive-adventures-in-the-classroom/2024/09 /leadership/an-unconventional-way-one-district-is-adding-teacher-planning-time/2024/08 District leaders had to respond to increased training demands and the reality that elementary teachers generally have little planning time. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:42:03 GMT /leadership/an-unconventional-way-one-district-is-adding-teacher-planning-time/2024/08 /leadership/opinion-should-schools-adopt-equitable-grading-practices-a-teacher-voices-his-concerns/2024/08 Responsible grading needs to reflect more than just content mastery, argues a veteran educator. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-should-schools-adopt-equitable-grading-practices-a-teacher-voices-his-concerns/2024/08 /leadership/video-the-pd-teachers-want-why-cant-we-be-doing-this-all-the-time/2024/08 This district leader is creating engaging professional development for teachers using escape rooms and other immersive adventures. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:41:44 GMT /leadership/video-the-pd-teachers-want-why-cant-we-be-doing-this-all-the-time/2024/08