/arizona Arizona en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:01:17 GMT /leadership/biden-apologizes-to-native-americans-for-sin-of-federal-boarding-schools/2024/10 The president issues a formal apology in Indian Country for the abuses and deaths. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:01:17 GMT /leadership/biden-apologizes-to-native-americans-for-sin-of-federal-boarding-schools/2024/10 /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 /policy-politics/court-upholds-injunction-on-arizona-transgender-sports-ban-for-young-athletes/2024/09 A federal appeals court upholds an injunction against an Arizona law, allowing two transgender girls to compete on female teams. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:51:44 GMT /policy-politics/court-upholds-injunction-on-arizona-transgender-sports-ban-for-young-athletes/2024/09 /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:08:09 GMT /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 /teaching-learning/cellphones-turned-my-teaching-career-from-awesome-to-exhausting/2024/06 A former high school teacher shares how his students' increasing reliance on cellphones drove him out of the classroom. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:37:56 GMT /teaching-learning/cellphones-turned-my-teaching-career-from-awesome-to-exhausting/2024/06 /teaching-learning/team-teaching-a-boost-to-teacher-retention/2024/05 A study of Mesa, Ariz., teachers finds the collaborative approach boosts career satisfaction and effectiveness. Thu, 30 May 2024 19:59:45 GMT /teaching-learning/team-teaching-a-boost-to-teacher-retention/2024/05 /leadership/when-leaders-listen-to-students-schools-can-change/2024/04 Three school leaders weigh in on different ways they've channeled student voices help reimagine schools. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:52:05 GMT /leadership/when-leaders-listen-to-students-schools-can-change/2024/04 /teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/2024/03 From sunup to sundown, America's teachers grapple with countless decisions, interruptions, joys, and frustrations. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/2024/03 /teaching-learning/from-school-lockdown-to-business-as-usual-a-teachers-day/2024/03 From an unexpected school lockdown to building students' confidence in science, it's "business as usual" for this Arizona high school teacher. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/from-school-lockdown-to-business-as-usual-a-teachers-day/2024/03 /teaching-learning/former-student-becomes-a-colleague-to-arizona-teacher-it-has-come-full-circle/2024/03 This Arizona music teacher has built connections within his community, but seeing a former student become a teacher is his greatest reward. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/former-student-becomes-a-colleague-to-arizona-teacher-it-has-come-full-circle/2024/03 /policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 Calls are growing for more scrutiny over where state funds for private school choice go and how students are faring in the classroom. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:37:23 GMT /policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 /leadership/gunlocks-to-be-given-free-to-tucson-unified-schools-families-who-ask/2023/12 Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo says students often come to school with unauthorized firearms because adults don't have gun locks. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:53:41 GMT /leadership/gunlocks-to-be-given-free-to-tucson-unified-schools-families-who-ask/2023/12 /teaching-learning/teachers-stress-trickles-down-to-students-heres-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2023/10 The past few years in the classroom have been grueling. But there are things districts can do to help teachers. Here are some examples. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-stress-trickles-down-to-students-heres-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2023/10 /leadership/got-ac-how-schools-are-coping-with-record-breaking-temperatures/2023/07 No AC, sweating at bus stops, and sizzling playground equipment are among schools' concerns. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:28:52 GMT /leadership/got-ac-how-schools-are-coping-with-record-breaking-temperatures/2023/07 /leadership/high-school-athletes-start-fall-workouts-amid-record-breaking-heat/2023/07 Most heat-related injuries can be avoided if schools implement best practices. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:51:26 GMT /leadership/high-school-athletes-start-fall-workouts-amid-record-breaking-heat/2023/07 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 Several states have passed private school choice programs with universal eligibility. But some have seen road bumps as they implement them. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:07:05 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 Under the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:43 GMT /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 /leadership/how-can-you-tell-what-students-need-to-succeed-at-school-ask-them/2023/05 Some administrators let students drive purchasing decisions, shape dress code policies, and voice their concerns directly. Wed, 24 May 2023 21:01:36 GMT /leadership/how-can-you-tell-what-students-need-to-succeed-at-school-ask-them/2023/05 /policy-politics/do-vouchers-and-esas-take-money-from-public-schools-how-states-fund-school-choice/2023/05 Republican state lawmakers have ramped up programs that dedicate public funds for parents to spend on their children’s private education. Mon, 08 May 2023 21:41:28 GMT /policy-politics/do-vouchers-and-esas-take-money-from-public-schools-how-states-fund-school-choice/2023/05 /leadership/if-you-gave-elementary-school-students-2k-how-would-they-spend-it/2023/04 Some Arizona elementary students opted to add healthy snacks to campus, sports equipment, and a game room. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:24:05 GMT /leadership/if-you-gave-elementary-school-students-2k-how-would-they-spend-it/2023/04 /policy-politics/education-savings-accounts-explained/2023/03 Four states this year have passed laws allowing any parent to spend public dollars on private school tuition or other education expenses. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:40:39 GMT /policy-politics/education-savings-accounts-explained/2023/03 /policy-politics/opinion-a-charter-academy-delivering-a-classical-education-grows-in-popularity/2023/02 At its core, Great Hearts Academy seeks to foster virtuous human beings, explains the schools' CEO. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:40 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-a-charter-academy-delivering-a-classical-education-grows-in-popularity/2023/02 /leadership/states-are-making-it-easier-to-become-substitute-teachers/2023/02 But some question whether that's a good idea. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:09:02 GMT /leadership/states-are-making-it-easier-to-become-substitute-teachers/2023/02 /leaders/leadership/letting-students-decide-where-money-should-go-how-one-district-did-it/2023/02 Cyndi Tercero-Sandoval leads an effort to let Phoenix Union High students decide how significant chunks of money are spent. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:01:45 GMT /leaders/leadership/letting-students-decide-where-money-should-go-how-one-district-did-it/2023/02 /leaders/2023/giving-students-a-say-in-school-spending-a-district-leaders-bold-idea-pays-off Cyndi Tercero-Sandoval's initiative empowers students by allowing them to vote on how portions of their school's budgets will be spent. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:01:18 GMT /leaders/2023/giving-students-a-say-in-school-spending-a-district-leaders-bold-idea-pays-off /leaders/leadership/photos-its-just-so-hard-not-to-smile-when-were-doing-this/2023/02 EdWeek photographer Ash Ponders reflects on their day with Cyndi Tercero-Sandoval, a 2023 Leaders To Learn From honoree. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:01:07 GMT /leaders/leadership/photos-its-just-so-hard-not-to-smile-when-were-doing-this/2023/02 /policy-politics/6-lawsuits-that-could-shake-up-how-states-pay-for-schools/2023/01 Far removed from annual budgets, these lawsuits hold the potential to force states to direct more funds to their schools. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:09:31 GMT /policy-politics/6-lawsuits-that-could-shake-up-how-states-pay-for-schools/2023/01 /leadership/how-districts-can-prevent-teachers-from-quitting-mid-year/2023/01 Routine, actionable feedback and small gestures of appreciation go a long way, superintendents say Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:07:39 GMT /leadership/how-districts-can-prevent-teachers-from-quitting-mid-year/2023/01 /teaching-learning/an-award-winning-teacher-in-india-deplores-the-lack-of-respect-for-american-teachers/2023/01 Former Fulbright Scholar Ranjitsinh Disale has called on American policymakers to pass a resolution declaring support for the teaching profession. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:04:47 GMT /teaching-learning/an-award-winning-teacher-in-india-deplores-the-lack-of-respect-for-american-teachers/2023/01 /policy-politics/a-native-student-barred-from-graduation-over-a-sacred-feather-why-her-lawsuit-was-revived/2022/12 A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit said a district may have selectively enforced its policy on graduation decorations. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:55:20 GMT /policy-politics/a-native-student-barred-from-graduation-over-a-sacred-feather-why-her-lawsuit-was-revived/2022/12