/back-to-school Back to School en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:27:10 GMT /leadership/how-peer-mentors-can-ease-the-transitions-to-middle-and-high-school/2024/09 Advice on how to build peer mentor program. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:27:10 GMT /leadership/how-peer-mentors-can-ease-the-transitions-to-middle-and-high-school/2024/09 /teaching-learning/educators-prepare-early-spend-their-own-money-for-new-school-year/2024/08 As back-to-school looms, educators often spend unpaid time and personal funds to prepare for the year ahead. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:39:34 GMT /teaching-learning/educators-prepare-early-spend-their-own-money-for-new-school-year/2024/08 /leadership/what-principals-can-do-to-make-sure-students-feel-welcome-at-school/2024/08 Student anxiety and absenteeism are top of mind for principals as schools reopen. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:06:17 GMT /leadership/what-principals-can-do-to-make-sure-students-feel-welcome-at-school/2024/08 /policy-politics/photos-take-a-round-the-world-tour-of-the-return-to-school/2023/09 Here's what back to school looks like in classrooms around the globe. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:47:55 GMT /policy-politics/photos-take-a-round-the-world-tour-of-the-return-to-school/2023/09 /leadership/opinion-how-principals-can-start-school-with-a-smile/2023/08 Here are five ways to stay positive and focus on morale this year. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:20:22 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-principals-can-start-school-with-a-smile/2023/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-dont-take-your-work-home-and-other-reminders/2023/08 Some teaching strategies are tried-and-true, but fresh ideas may add more zest to your classroom and your regimen. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-dont-take-your-work-home-and-other-reminders/2023/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-win-students-attention-this-school-year-and-then-keep-them-motivated/2023/08 Teachers, principals, and researchers share their best advice, tips, and guiding principles for student engagement. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:22:21 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-win-students-attention-this-school-year-and-then-keep-them-motivated/2023/08 /leadership/a-new-school-year-a-new-covid-19-variant-what-are-schools-to-do/2023/08 School is starting, a new COVID-19 variant is circulating, and cases are rising. Here's advice for schools. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:55:38 GMT /leadership/a-new-school-year-a-new-covid-19-variant-what-are-schools-to-do/2023/08 /events/k-12-essentials-forum/start-the-school-year-strong-br-how-k-12-leaders-can-create-thriving-schools-for-teachers-and-staff Join this free event to get inspired by creative and proven ways to motivate your team the entire school year. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:00:33 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/start-the-school-year-strong-br-how-k-12-leaders-can-create-thriving-schools-for-teachers-and-staff /leadership/5-tips-to-support-students-mental-health-as-the-school-year-begins/2023/08 At least one measure shows teen mental health has improved from earlier in the pandemic, but there's still a lot of work to be done. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:37:54 GMT /leadership/5-tips-to-support-students-mental-health-as-the-school-year-begins/2023/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-want-to-start-the-year-off-right-teachers-share-their-best-tips/2023/08 A contract, a biographical poem, identity portraits—some of the many ways educators are engaging their students from Day 1. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:57:43 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-want-to-start-the-year-off-right-teachers-share-their-best-tips/2023/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-dont-waste-instructional-time-at-the-beginning-of-the-year/2023/07 Use those first weeks to explicitly teach listening, speaking, and thinking skills that will help build relationships as well. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:51 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-dont-waste-instructional-time-at-the-beginning-of-the-year/2023/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-3-educators-offer-their-best-ideas-for-starting-the-year-off-right/2023/07 The first two weeks of school can help set the tone for everything that will follow. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:54:48 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-3-educators-offer-their-best-ideas-for-starting-the-year-off-right/2023/07 /policy-politics/cardona-back-to-school-tour-to-focus-on-teacher-pipeline-academic-recovery/2022/09 U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will spend a week traveling to six states to highlight a range of K-12 priorities. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:55:01 GMT /policy-politics/cardona-back-to-school-tour-to-focus-on-teacher-pipeline-academic-recovery/2022/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-carol-ann-tomlinson-my-dream-for-this-extraordinary-school-year/2022/08 The veteran educator and leading voice for differentiated instruction offers five hopeful scenarios for classrooms this fall. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:30:26 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-carol-ann-tomlinson-my-dream-for-this-extraordinary-school-year/2022/08 /leadership/how-to-re-energize-teachers-and-students-this-school-year/2022/08 Educators shared suggestions on how schools can help students and teachers feel safe and connected. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:14:17 GMT /leadership/how-to-re-energize-teachers-and-students-this-school-year/2022/08 /teaching-learning/the-best-advice-for-new-teachers-in-5-words-or-less-2022-edition/2022/08 Educators share on social media what they want new teachers to know before starting the 2022-23 school year. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:49:33 GMT /teaching-learning/the-best-advice-for-new-teachers-in-5-words-or-less-2022-edition/2022/08 /events/k-12-essentials-forum/get-a-strong-start-to-the-new-school-year Get insights and actions from Education Week journalists and expert guests on how to start the new school year on strong footing.<br/> Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:00:03 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/get-a-strong-start-to-the-new-school-year /teaching-learning/the-back-to-school-traditions-teachers-swear-by/2022/08 Inspirational films, day-one activities, time capsules, and oodles of coffee are among the ideas educators shared with us. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:08:40 GMT /teaching-learning/the-back-to-school-traditions-teachers-swear-by/2022/08 /events/webinar/start-strong-with-solid-sel-implementation-success-strategies-for-the-new-school-year Join Satchel Pulse to learn why implementing a solid SEL program at the beginning of the year will deliver maximum impact to your students. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:08:22 GMT /events/webinar/start-strong-with-solid-sel-implementation-success-strategies-for-the-new-school-year /teaching-learning/opinion-schools-just-let-out-but-what-are-the-best-ways-to-begin-the-coming-year/2022/06 The No. 1 piece of advice from teachers: Get to know your students. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:30:42 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-schools-just-let-out-but-what-are-the-best-ways-to-begin-the-coming-year/2022/06 /events/webinar/accelerate-learning-with-project-based-learning Earlier this year, the George Lucas Educational Foundation released four new studies highlighting how project-based learning (PBL) helps accelerate student learning—across age groups, multiple disciplines, and different socio-economic statuses. With this year’s emphasis on unfinished Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:39:28 GMT /events/webinar/accelerate-learning-with-project-based-learning /teaching-learning/opinion-no-bad-things-at-the-moment-students-talk-about-returning-to-school/2021/10 While well aware of COVID-related change, students seem to be focused on such typical high school fare as grades and college-entrance exams. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:25:54 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-no-bad-things-at-the-moment-students-talk-about-returning-to-school/2021/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-what-students-think-about-their-third-year-of-pandemic-schooling/2021/10 Some are happy to be back, to be with friends and learn in person, while others prefer learning online. And worries persist over COVID. Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:47:40 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-what-students-think-about-their-third-year-of-pandemic-schooling/2021/10 /leadership/preparing-for-in-person-learning-a-covid-19-checklist-for-parents/2021/08 What you need to know to help your child feel prepared and confident for a return to school. (Downloadable) Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:29:15 GMT /leadership/preparing-for-in-person-learning-a-covid-19-checklist-for-parents/2021/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-making-connections-is-my-number-one-priority-teachers-share-their-plans-for-this-year/2021/08 Four teachers discuss how they are approaching this third pandemic-affected school year. Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:35:16 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-making-connections-is-my-number-one-priority-teachers-share-their-plans-for-this-year/2021/08 /events/webinar/take-5-for-schools-five-essential-steps-for-safe-school-openings-this-fall Faced with the highly transmissible Delta variant, school districts across the country are grappling with the biggest challenge of the pandemic to date. With schools reopening every day and education leaders reassessing their opening plans, Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:39:11 GMT /events/webinar/take-5-for-schools-five-essential-steps-for-safe-school-openings-this-fall /teaching-learning/reasons-for-hope/2021/08 At the start of a third school year disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, students and educators find reasons to be hopeful. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:11:27 GMT /teaching-learning/reasons-for-hope/2021/08 /teaching-learning/parents-and-teachers-want-to-see-big-changes-come-out-of-the-pandemic-survey-says/2021/08 Smaller classes and personalized attention for students are high on the list, but also concern about academics and social-emotional issues. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:48:13 GMT /teaching-learning/parents-and-teachers-want-to-see-big-changes-come-out-of-the-pandemic-survey-says/2021/08 /policy-politics/federal-covid-aid-a-flash-point-as-tensions-escalate-over-school-mask-policies/2021/08 The Biden administration reassures schools they can use federal aid to make up for penalties for defying state bans on mask mandates. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:15:43 GMT /policy-politics/federal-covid-aid-a-flash-point-as-tensions-escalate-over-school-mask-policies/2021/08