For Military Children in Special Education, Schools Often Struggle to Meet Their Needs

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Any parent whose child has special needs can find navigating a school system challenging. But that stress is compounded for military families, who move repeatedly among schools that may offer different services. (January 30, 2019)

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)

California Voters to Decide How Schools Teach English-Learners

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In California, nearly 1 in 4 children don't speak English fluently. On Election Day, the state's voters will decide whether to overturn a longstanding policy of English-only classrooms, or whether to embrace bilingual education. (November 4, 2016)

School Bus Cameras Catch Violators

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In Austin, Texas, when the flashing red lights go on and stop signs come out, video cameras start recording and drivers who illegally pass school buses get hefty fines. The number of violations may surprise you! (May 17, 2017)

Personalized Learning in Practice: How a Risk-Taker Tailored Learning in Her District

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Patricia Deklotz, the superintendent in Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine school district, oversees a culture of personalized learning for students and educators. (February 22, 2017)

How Scrapping Transgender Bathroom Guidelines Impacts Schools

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Federal guidelines advising schools to let transgender kids use the bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity are being withdrawn. Reporter Evie Blad discusses the issue. (February 22, 2017)

Hands-On Veterinary Program Helps Navajo Students Succeed

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At Monument Valley High School in Kayenta, Arizona, students from the Navajo Nation get hands-on instruction in caring for animals. Director Clyde McBride discusses how the program helps prepare students for success. (April 19, 2017)

The Challenges Military Children Face in Public Schools

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More than 1 million children have a parent serving in the military. Educating the children of military families is a challenge for public schools, as these students, on average, move six to nine times before they finish high school. January 23, 2019

A Mother's Battle for Classroom Cameras

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Texas mother Breggett Rideau talks about her 10-year fight for the state's school districts to install cameras in self-contained special education classrooms upon parent request. (September 30, 2016)