/community-engagement Community Engagement en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:05:47 GMT /policy-politics/a-school-board-tried-to-make-public-comments-civil-it-went-too-far-court-says/2024/10 The rules blocked protected speech or were inconsistently applied, judges say. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:05:47 GMT /policy-politics/a-school-board-tried-to-make-public-comments-civil-it-went-too-far-court-says/2024/10 /leadership/safety-risk-or-civic-duty-schools-cant-always-say-no-to-voters-on-election-day/2024/08 69“«Ć½ are often obligated to serve as polling places, even as safety concerns have grown in recent years. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:25:09 GMT /leadership/safety-risk-or-civic-duty-schools-cant-always-say-no-to-voters-on-election-day/2024/08 /leadership/school-boards-are-struggling-could-a-new-research-effort-help/2024/08 A new center will explore how school boards function and how they can improve relationships with the public. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:55:47 GMT /leadership/school-boards-are-struggling-could-a-new-research-effort-help/2024/08 /leadership/schools-successfully-fighting-chronic-absenteeism-have-this-in-common/2024/05 A White House summit homed in on chronic absenteeism and strategies to reduce it. Wed, 15 May 2024 21:18:18 GMT /leadership/schools-successfully-fighting-chronic-absenteeism-have-this-in-common/2024/05 /leadership/how-k-12-leaders-can-better-manage-divisive-curriculum-and-culture-war-debates/2024/05 The leader of an effort to equip K-12 leaders with conflict resolution skills urges relationship-buildingā€”and knowing when to disengage. Mon, 13 May 2024 18:36:32 GMT /leadership/how-k-12-leaders-can-better-manage-divisive-curriculum-and-culture-war-debates/2024/05 /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 ā€˜Educating instead of campaigningā€™ in an era when district leaders are under a political microscope. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:13:02 GMT /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 /teaching-learning/oral-history-offers-a-model-for-how-schools-can-introduce-students-to-complex-topics/2024/04 Community history projects like a curriculum in Memphis, Tenn. can help students grapple with issues like school segregation, experts say. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:02:56 GMT /teaching-learning/oral-history-offers-a-model-for-how-schools-can-introduce-students-to-complex-topics/2024/04 /leaders/2024/a-former-teacher-turns-classroom-prowess-into-partnerships-with-families Ana Pasarella maximizes her community's assets to put students first. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/a-former-teacher-turns-classroom-prowess-into-partnerships-with-families /leadership/opinion-students-are-often-told-success-means-leaving-their-neighborhood-it-doesnt/2023/12 Educatorsā€”and especially principalsā€”have got to stop spreading the damaging ā€œleave to succeedā€ narrative. Hereā€™s what they can do instead. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:16:27 GMT /leadership/opinion-students-are-often-told-success-means-leaving-their-neighborhood-it-doesnt/2023/12 /events/webinar/stem-your-classroom-and-community-fostering-connections-engagement-and-outreach Discover the magic of community engagement in STEM education! Elevate teaching, engage students, and open doors to real-world experiences. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:38:28 GMT /events/webinar/stem-your-classroom-and-community-fostering-connections-engagement-and-outreach /leadership/q-a-connecting-community-resources-to-the-students-who-need-them-most/2023/08 69“«Ć½' efforts to connect students to community support are critical to academic recovery, the leader of Communities in 69“«Ć½ said. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:45:29 GMT /leadership/q-a-connecting-community-resources-to-the-students-who-need-them-most/2023/08 /teaching-learning/want-kids-to-read-in-the-summer-school-librarians-can-help/2023/07 A literacy expert breaks down factors that impact students' summer readingā€”-and they all involve school librarians. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:21:20 GMT /teaching-learning/want-kids-to-read-in-the-summer-school-librarians-can-help/2023/07 /leadership/a-native-community-revitalized-a-language-heres-how-a-school-district-carries-it-on/2023/06 Native students' well-being and grad rates improve when they're exposed to their cultural languages. How one district is making that happen. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:59:54 GMT /leadership/a-native-community-revitalized-a-language-heres-how-a-school-district-carries-it-on/2023/06 /teaching-learning/how-one-district-ensures-that-career-education-leads-to-jobs-for-students/2023/05 The director of Pittsburgh's career and technical education program outlines how she approaches community partnerships. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:28:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-one-district-ensures-that-career-education-leads-to-jobs-for-students/2023/05 /leadership/video-faced-with-the-possibility-of-school-closure-parents-sprang-into-action/2023/03 Due to financial challenges, a Texas district was considering closing several schools. These parents came together in search of a solution. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:40:41 GMT /leadership/video-faced-with-the-possibility-of-school-closure-parents-sprang-into-action/2023/03 /leadership/how-one-high-school-became-a-model-for-intergenerational-learning/2023/03 School and community leaders say ā€œthereā€™s no down side.ā€ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:29:05 GMT /leadership/how-one-high-school-became-a-model-for-intergenerational-learning/2023/03 /leadership/opinion-how-changing-district-culture-improved-math-scores/2023/03 Professional development, relevant data, tutors, and student engagement were all in play. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:17:49 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-changing-district-culture-improved-math-scores/2023/03 /leadership/schools-have-been-hit-hard-by-the-opioid-epidemic-how-one-program-is-trying-to-help/2023/03 Educators and health experts discussed how partnerships between school districts and public health organizations could protect students. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 23:38:48 GMT /leadership/schools-have-been-hit-hard-by-the-opioid-epidemic-how-one-program-is-trying-to-help/2023/03 /leadership/3-things-that-keep-superintendents-in-their-jobs/2023/01 Two experienced leaders say strong relationships with the community and school board make all the difference. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:43:29 GMT /leadership/3-things-that-keep-superintendents-in-their-jobs/2023/01 /leadership/opinion-a-better-plan-for-addressing-teacher-shortages/2022/10 Be careful that stopgap staffing solutions donā€™t endanger our long-term goals of placing experienced teachers where they are needed most. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:54:25 GMT /leadership/opinion-a-better-plan-for-addressing-teacher-shortages/2022/10 /leadership/how-teachers-can-break-down-stereotypes-of-asian-american-students/2022/10 Researchers offer takeaways on what educators need to be aware of when working with Asian American and Pacific Islander students. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:13:29 GMT /leadership/how-teachers-can-break-down-stereotypes-of-asian-american-students/2022/10 /leadership/4-tips-for-organizing-a-school-based-voter-registration-drive/2022/10 Many states mandate that schools help register young voters. School and district leaders share their strategies for success. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT /leadership/4-tips-for-organizing-a-school-based-voter-registration-drive/2022/10 /leadership/what-can-educators-do-to-incite-lasting-change-build-stronger-relationships/2022/09 Letting students take the lead and building stronger connections in the community are good places to start. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:09:11 GMT /leadership/what-can-educators-do-to-incite-lasting-change-build-stronger-relationships/2022/09 /policy-politics/opinion-the-biden-administration-is-right-charters-need-to-be-more-accountable/2022/06 The proposed changes to the federal Charter School Program are just common sense, write Jitu Brown and Randi Weingarten. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:30:44 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-biden-administration-is-right-charters-need-to-be-more-accountable/2022/06 /leadership/q-a-blood-donations-dropped-when-schools-closed-heres-what-teens-learn-by-giving-a-pint/2022/03 A COVID-related decline in high school blood drives added to a national blood shortage. A Red Cross official shares how schools can help. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:52:47 GMT /leadership/q-a-blood-donations-dropped-when-schools-closed-heres-what-teens-learn-by-giving-a-pint/2022/03 /teaching-learning/what-is-culturally-responsive-teaching-a-native-educator-explains/2021/11 A Native education expert explains what culturally responsive teaching is and why it is so important for students. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:09:55 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-culturally-responsive-teaching-a-native-educator-explains/2021/11 /policy-politics/national-school-board-groups-apology-for-domestic-terrorism-letter-may-not-quell-uproar/2021/10 The National School Boards Association voices "regret" for how it sought federal aid to address threats and harassment of school officials. Sun, 24 Oct 2021 22:42:05 GMT /policy-politics/national-school-board-groups-apology-for-domestic-terrorism-letter-may-not-quell-uproar/2021/10 /policy-politics/school-boards-domestic-terrorism-and-free-speech-inside-the-debate/2021/10 From critical race theory to COVID policy, the heat on schools has raised issues involving free speech and the safety of public officials. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:47:49 GMT /policy-politics/school-boards-domestic-terrorism-and-free-speech-inside-the-debate/2021/10 /policy-politics/school-boards-ask-biden-to-review-threats-and-violence-as-possible-domestic-terrorism/2021/09 The White House should aid education leaders facing rising disruptions and harassment over COVID-19 rules, a national group says. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:30:03 GMT /policy-politics/school-boards-ask-biden-to-review-threats-and-violence-as-possible-domestic-terrorism/2021/09 /leadership/our-student-homeless-numbers-are-staggering-schools-can-be-a-bridge-to-a-solution/2021/09 The pandemic has only made the student homelessness situation more volatile. 69“«Ć½ donā€™t have to go it alone. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:22:05 GMT /leadership/our-student-homeless-numbers-are-staggering-schools-can-be-a-bridge-to-a-solution/2021/09