Are American Schools Too Easy for Exchange Students?

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Foreign exchange students notice dramatic differences between the academic expectations of schools in the United States and their home countries.

'How Can You Be a Failure at 5?'

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Rosemarie Jensen, a parent and organizer for United Opt Out, on why a focus on testing harms young students. (January 23, 2015)

Gun Control Walkout Just The Start, Students at One Maryland School Say

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With a moment of silence, 17 balloons and calls for gun control, students at one Maryland high school explain why they joined the nationwide walkout one month after the Parkland, Fla., shooting. (March 15, 2018)

Schools Named After President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama

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Across the country, school have honored the Obama's legacy by taking their name. These schools are scattered across 11 states and concentrated on the East and West coasts. (January 19, 2017)

'Do I Have to Take This Test?'

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Leena Hasbini, a college counselor at a private high school in West Palm Beach, Fla., describes how students react to excessive testing—and why she left the public school system. (January 23, 2015)

Guns, Violence, and Student Activism: A Conversation With Emma González, David Hogg, and Others

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In a panel discussion on student activism, Emma González and David Hogg of Parkland, Fla., Alex King of Chicago, and Jackson Mittleman of Newtown, Conn., discuss their roles in forging a forceful movement to stem gun violence. (May 21, 2018)

Lemonade Stands: Teaching Entrepreneurship a Cup at a Time

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Lemonade stands are not just an idle childhood pastime in Indianapolis. With guidance from local clubs and a national nonprofit, some young entrepreneurs have spent weeks learning a range of business skills. (July 24, 2018)

Social-Emotional Skills Are the Foundation of Learning at Washington, D.C.'s High School for Young Men of Color

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Benjamin Williams, the principal at Ron Brown College Prep in Washington D.C., is focused on uplifting young men of color. (October 17, 2017)

Psychologist Explains How Restorative Justice Works in D.C. High School for Young Men of Color

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Charles Curtis, a psychologist at Ron Brown College Prep, D.C.'s new high school for young men of color, explains how restorative justice works in a school setting and why he believes it is essential for black males. (October 13, 2017)

EdWeek’s ESSA Resources: A Video Tour

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Take a video tour of edweek.org’s ESSA resources including: our topics page, Spotlights, special reports, e-books, videos, Market Brief articles, and more!

In Canada, a Welcoming Environment and Community Supports Help Syrian Students and Families Thrive

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After fleeing their country’s civil war, more than 10,000 Syrians—half of them children—are now refugees in Ontario, Canada. (February 28, 2018)