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School Climate & Safety
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What Would Make Schools Safer? Here's What Educators Say
Respondents to a national survey of educators said measures like red flag laws, more school counselors are key to any school safety law.
School Climate & Safety
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'The World Feels Less Stable': Educators' Sense of School Safety Right Now
6 in 10 educators said a mass shooting by a student or outsider was their biggest source of fear.
Student Achievement
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Academics or Fun? Principals, After-School Providers Differ on Priorities
Principals are twice as likely as after-school program providers to say academics should be the top priority.
Recruitment & Retention
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Paraprofessionals: As the 'Backbones' of the Classroom, They Get Low Pay, Little Support
They are critical to student learning and well-being, but often find better pay and benefits in other fields.
Student Well-Being
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How Much Time Should Schools Spend on Social-Emotional Learning?
District leaders and experts say what’s most important is integrating SEL skills into all academic subjects.
School & District Management
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Nearly Half of Educators Say Climate Change Is Affecting Their Schools—or Will Soon
Most educators said their school districts have not taken any action to prepare for more severe weather, a new survey finds.
IT Infrastructure
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What the Massive Shift to 1-to-1 Computing Means for Schools, in Charts
1-to-1 computing has expanded at a rate few could have imagined prior to the pandemic, creating opportunities and problems.
Student Achievement
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The Rise of Tutoring and Where It Falls Short, in Charts
It can be a powerful tool to support academic recovery, but it's not reaching all who need it.
School & District Management
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3 in 10 Educators Haven't Gotten a COVID Booster Shot
Some educators don't believe boosters are worth the potential side effects, or that they need one after having gotten COVID.
School & District Management
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1 in 5 Educators Say They've Experienced Long COVID
Many educators say they've experienced painful, debilitating symptoms months after contracting COVID. Some may have to quit their jobs.
Teaching
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'Will There Be World War III?' How Teachers Are Handling Student Fears About Nuclear War
Students may be anxious or curious about the possibility of nuclear war. Here are some ways to broach the subject.
Teaching Profession
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How Teachers Spend Their Time: A Breakdown
Check out a teacher's workweek, broken down by hours spent on specific tasks.
School & District Management
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What Will Schools Do If Another COVID Wave Hits? We Asked Educators
Fifty percent say their schools would reimpose the mask requirements previously in place.
Teaching Profession
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'Disrespected' and 'Dissatisfied': 8 Takeaways From a New Survey of Teachers
A national survey paints a picture of an exhausted, disillusioned workforce.