AFT's Weingarten weighs in on shifting role of teacher unions during COVID-19

The head of the nation's largest teacher union remains hopeful even as education censorship bills and teacher shortages persist.

By Anna Merod • March 24, 2022

SXSW EDU 2022: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

We've rounded up all of our coverage from this year's show in one location for your convenience.

March 22, 2022

More states jump on 'Don't say gay' bandwagon barring LGBTQ topics in schools

Tennessee and Louisiana have joined at least three other states with proposed legislation to restrict discussion of LGBTQ-related topics.

By Naaz Modan • March 22, 2022

Cardona acknowledges concerns test data could be used to privatize ed

“Some are waiting for that data to then try to create a picture because their plan is to privatize,” the education secretary said at an ASCD conference Monday.

By Anna Merod • March 22, 2022

Cardona reflects on first year: 'The work is not going to get easier'

The ed secretary reiterated the Biden administration's support for LGBTQ students and the importance of using funding to address systemic concerns.

By Naaz Modan • March 21, 2022

How can K-12 become a great equalizer? These 3 factors are key

During a session at SXSW EDU, experts discussed the role of elected leaders, partnerships and more in expanding opportunities for all students.

By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2022

Violence against educators cited as factor in desire to quit or transfer

An American Psychological Association survey of nearly 15,000 school staff shows pre-K-12 personnel feel unsafe and unsupported.

By Kara Arundel • March 17, 2022

Connecting accessibility, third-party curriculum and student success

School districts must carefully vet digital resources to ensure IDEA compliance, two learning accessibility advocates write.

By Mary Rice and Raymond Rose • March 16, 2022

Fiscal 2022 K-12 spending explained in 6 charts

Trends in spending since 2019 show while most major programs have increased steadily, a fiscal cliff remains likely.

By Naaz Modan • March 15, 2022

K-12 cyber incident report calls for more public disclosure of cyberattacks

Amid a 59% decrease in cyberattacks between 2020 and 2021, one K-12 cybersecurity expert cautions incidents are likely undercounted.

By Anna Merod • March 14, 2022

Universal school meals urged at SXSW EDU, but Congress shutters the idea

The House and Senate this week passed a spending bill excluding pandemic-era nutrition waivers that provided universal school meals and other flexibility.

By Anna Merod • March 11, 2022

Congressional spending bill lowballs key Biden education requests

The omnibus spending package omits a new Title I equity grant program and cuts the president's request for IDEA Part B state grants by $2.2 billion for fiscal 2022.

By Naaz Modan • Updated March 11, 2022

Day 3 at SXSW EDU 2022: Cardona raises student voice, district leaders discuss population shifts

The Austin ed innovation festival's third day also included principal pipeline equity discussions and a hip-hop icon promoting student mental health.

By Roger Riddell , Anna Merod • March 10, 2022

Day 2 at SXSW EDU 2022: Culture wars, 'future-proofing' classrooms, and disrupting racial inequity

The Austin, Texas, education innovation conference continued Tuesday with conversations on media literacy, workforce pathways and more.

By Roger Riddell , Anna Merod • March 8, 2022

DeSantis signs Florida 'Don't say gay' bill

The legislation has drawn criticism from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, who cited federal civil rights protections like Title IX. 

By Naaz Modan • Updated March 28, 2022

'We're not going to stand by idly,' Cardona says amid growing transgender athlete bans

Iowa joins an increasing number of states banning the participation of transgender students on school athletic teams. 

By Naaz Modan • March 8, 2022

5 principals share the benefits and hardships of ESSER budgeting

Leaders are budgeting for initiatives such as hiring reading interventionists, supporting SEL and purchasing outdoor learning furniture.

By Kara Arundel • March 8, 2022

Day 1 at SXSW EDU 2022: Retrieval practice, universal meals and revolutionizing assessment

Couldn't make it to Austin, Texas? Get caught up on conversations around learning pods, classroom models and more.

By Roger Riddell , Anna Merod • March 7, 2022

5 ways to support employees affected by global crises

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has set the globe on edge and upped workers' stress. Disaster psychologists explain how employers can be supportive.

By Emilie Shumway • March 7, 2022

Food crisis in school cafeterias is a wake-up call for the USDA

A former U.S. education secretary and a San Francisco district nutrition leader make the case for universal meals and greater school food support.

By Arne Duncan and Jennifer LeBarre • March 4, 2022

4 priorities for K-12 in Biden's first State of the Union address

With student mental health at the forefront, Biden’s speech also addressed social media use, early childhood development and learning loss.

By Anna Merod • March 3, 2022

Grow-your-own teacher pipeline model gains steam

The approach could help districts overcome barriers to entry like high tuition costs and low teacher pay.

By Anna Merod • March 2, 2022

New York rolls out statewide cyber command center amid Russian attacks in Ukraine

The state’s institutions, governments and critical infrastructure, including K-12 schools, will be covered by the new center.

By Cailin Crowe • March 2, 2022

Improving school air quality is crucial to student health

A Mayo Clinic professor and the leader of an Austin, Texas, prep academy write that cleaner air in buildings is a cause that should have broad support.

By Mark Ereth and Barbara Garza • March 1, 2022

Cardona: Schools entering 'new phase' of recovery as CDC guidance shifts

The shift in guidance significantly loosens masking recommendations for schools in communities with low to medium coronavirus spread.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 25, 2022