/advocacy Advocacy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:48:40 GMT /leadership/opinion-we-cant-wait-for-someone-else-to-stop-school-shootings/2024/09 A clinical psychologist lays out what school leaders can do to keep our children safe from gun violence. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:48:40 GMT /leadership/opinion-we-cant-wait-for-someone-else-to-stop-school-shootings/2024/09 /policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 The grassroots group's tactic is confounding schools across the country trying to keep up with which Title IX rules apply to them. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:44:07 GMT /policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 /policy-politics/trump-will-return-to-moms-for-liberty-summit-as-keynote-speaker/2024/08 At the group's 2023 meeting, the former president pledged to eliminate the Education Department and have parents elect principals. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:57:54 GMT /policy-politics/trump-will-return-to-moms-for-liberty-summit-as-keynote-speaker/2024/08 /policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 Most ambitious private school choice policies have happened at the state level. How would it take shape at the federal level? Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:32:40 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:10:06 GMT /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 /policy-politics/opinion-rick-hess-project-2025-gaslight/2024/08 A school board member responds to Rick Hess' opinion essay on the Heritage Foundation's education proposal. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:02:53 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-rick-hess-project-2025-gaslight/2024/08 /leadership/how-teachers-who-survived-columbine-and-sandy-hook-helped-their-students-recover/2024/08 Teachers who survived the Sandy Hook and Columbine shootings had to find a way to help their students process trauma. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:41:06 GMT /leadership/how-teachers-who-survived-columbine-and-sandy-hook-helped-their-students-recover/2024/08 /policy-politics/opinion-the-great-project-2025-freakout/2024/07 There's nothing especially scary in the Heritage Foundation's education agenda—nor is it a reliable gauge of another Trump administration. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:14:03 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-great-project-2025-freakout/2024/07 /technology/why-many-schools-strict-cellphone-policies-may-not-go-far-enough/2024/07 A national advocacy group says schools need all-day bans on devices. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:36:30 GMT /technology/why-many-schools-strict-cellphone-policies-may-not-go-far-enough/2024/07 /leadership/opinion-we-cannot-stop-a-bullet-a-principal-demands-better-gun-laws/2024/07 When guns are easily accessible, not even the Secret Service can prevent every threat. Why would we expect teachers to do better? Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:47:12 GMT /leadership/opinion-we-cannot-stop-a-bullet-a-principal-demands-better-gun-laws/2024/07 /policy-politics/project-2025-and-the-gop-platform-what-each-says-about-k-12-in-a-2nd-trump-term/2024/07 A side-by-side look at what the two policy documents say on key education topics. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:40:20 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-and-the-gop-platform-what-each-says-about-k-12-in-a-2nd-trump-term/2024/07 /policy-politics/project-2025-what-it-is-and-what-it-means-for-k-12-if-trump-wins/2024/07 The comprehensive policy agenda proposes eliminating the U.S. Department of Education under a conservative president. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:42:08 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-what-it-is-and-what-it-means-for-k-12-if-trump-wins/2024/07 /teaching-learning/teachers-to-congress-we-shouldnt-have-to-work-second-jobs/2024/06 Teachers at a Senate hearing called for a pay boost while Republicans questioned whether it should be a federal priority. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:07:31 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-to-congress-we-shouldnt-have-to-work-second-jobs/2024/06 /leadership/students-never-forget-principals-call-for-help-after-school-shootings/2024/06 School leaders are lobbying Congress for more financial support for schools that experience gun violence. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:03:05 GMT /leadership/students-never-forget-principals-call-for-help-after-school-shootings/2024/06 /leadership/what-the-parents-rights-movement-forced-schools-to-do/2024/04 Parents and caregivers are paying more attention than ever. Here's what that means for schools. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/what-the-parents-rights-movement-forced-schools-to-do/2024/04 /leadership/principals-tell-politicians-on-capitol-hill-were-burning-out/2024/03 69´«Ã½' mental health top principals' growing list of concerns. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:50:40 GMT /leadership/principals-tell-politicians-on-capitol-hill-were-burning-out/2024/03 /teaching-learning/the-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year-have-ideas-for-boosting-teacher-morale/2024/03 The four award-winning teachers also met with U.S. lawmakers to advocate for their education causes of choice. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:52:50 GMT /teaching-learning/the-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year-have-ideas-for-boosting-teacher-morale/2024/03 /leadership/when-this-principal-talks-about-mental-health-people-listen-heres-why/2024/03 The NASSP Advocacy Champion of the year said he used stories from his school and community to speak with his state’s legislators. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:01:47 GMT /leadership/when-this-principal-talks-about-mental-health-people-listen-heres-why/2024/03 /leadership/advocacy-or-electioneering-education-leaders-walk-fine-line-in-school-voucher-debate/2024/03 Texas is cracking down on district leaders' allegedly political speech—in what others see as a pretext for quashing anti-voucher sentiment. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:30:58 GMT /leadership/advocacy-or-electioneering-education-leaders-walk-fine-line-in-school-voucher-debate/2024/03 /leadership/parents-rights-groups-have-mobilized-what-does-it-mean-for-students/2023/08 Parents' rights groups have led the charge to limit teaching about race, sexuality, and gender. What will happen to students who miss out? Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:49:14 GMT /leadership/parents-rights-groups-have-mobilized-what-does-it-mean-for-students/2023/08 /leadership/social-emotional-learning-persists-despite-political-backlash/2023/07 Social-emotional learning has generated a political backlash, but states are keeping SEL in their standards. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:43:33 GMT /leadership/social-emotional-learning-persists-despite-political-backlash/2023/07 /policy-politics/moms-for-libertys-national-summit-5-takeaways-for-educators/2023/06 Hundreds of members of the group gathered for a summit that featured former President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis, as well as protesters. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:58:21 GMT /policy-politics/moms-for-libertys-national-summit-5-takeaways-for-educators/2023/06 /leadership/parents-cant-trust-their-schools-moms-for-liberty-co-founder-tiffany-justice-says/2023/06 The co-founder of a national group that's become integral to Republican politics rejects criticism that her organization stokes division. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:55:44 GMT /leadership/parents-cant-trust-their-schools-moms-for-liberty-co-founder-tiffany-justice-says/2023/06 /policy-politics/meet-the-new-group-promising-to-tackle-school-funding-and-segregation-together/2023/06 The group aims to boost litigation, research, and advocacy to support diverse, well-resourced public schools. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:04:45 GMT /policy-politics/meet-the-new-group-promising-to-tackle-school-funding-and-segregation-together/2023/06 /teaching-learning/social-studies-groups-are-training-teachers-to-navigate-divisive-concepts-laws/2023/06 They're teaching how to defend the discipline against charges of indoctrination and maintain quality despite curricular restrictions. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:09:02 GMT /teaching-learning/social-studies-groups-are-training-teachers-to-navigate-divisive-concepts-laws/2023/06 /leadership/opinion-how-teachers-can-collectively-push-back-against-gun-violence/2023/05 A teacher educator proposes concrete ways educators can raise their voices alongside parents and youth. Thu, 11 May 2023 16:00:37 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-teachers-can-collectively-push-back-against-gun-violence/2023/05 /leadership/demonstrations-staged-nationwide-denounce-restrictions-on-teaching-book-bans/2023/05 On May 3, education and civil rights leaders led rallies and teach-ins against efforts to limit race discussions in public education. Wed, 03 May 2023 21:25:00 GMT /leadership/demonstrations-staged-nationwide-denounce-restrictions-on-teaching-book-bans/2023/05 /leadership/advocacy-is-a-key-duty-for-principals-too/2023/04 Principals don't always consider themselves advocates, but a Maryland principal says advocacy goes hand in hand with school leadership. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:45:12 GMT /leadership/advocacy-is-a-key-duty-for-principals-too/2023/04 /leadership/better-principal-data-is-critical-to-close-equity-gaps-groups-tell-feds/2023/03 Advocates argue that the data will help state policy makers, preparation programs, and advocates make better decisions. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:16:47 GMT /leadership/better-principal-data-is-critical-to-close-equity-gaps-groups-tell-feds/2023/03 /leadership/principals-head-to-congress-to-make-a-case-for-more-support/2023/03 Hundreds of principals are in Washington to lobby lawmakers. Their main agenda: mental health and recruitment and retention. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:11:20 GMT /leadership/principals-head-to-congress-to-make-a-case-for-more-support/2023/03