/elections Elections en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:22:35 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-post-election-advice-for-the-classroom-from-a-teacher/2024/11 What educators can say to their students or families if they express concerns or anxiety about election-related classroom discussions. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:22:35 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-post-election-advice-for-the-classroom-from-a-teacher/2024/11 /policy-politics/opinion-whats-really-at-stake-for-education-in-this-election/2024/11 What a Harris or Trump presidential victory might mean for federal education policy, according to Rick Hess. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-whats-really-at-stake-for-education-in-this-election/2024/11 /leadership/student-journalists-want-to-cover-politics-not-everyone-agrees-they-should/2024/11 Student journalists are grappling with controversial topics—a lesson in democracy that's becoming increasingly at risk for pushback. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:14:50 GMT /leadership/student-journalists-want-to-cover-politics-not-everyone-agrees-they-should/2024/11 /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 /teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 A Maine high school has piloted a new class called Election Year, where students dive deep into campaign politics. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:05:14 GMT /teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 /leadership/students-dont-want-to-talk-about-politics-either/2024/10 The election is occurring at a time when many schools are discouraged from having tough conversations in class. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:09:05 GMT /leadership/students-dont-want-to-talk-about-politics-either/2024/10 /policy-politics/how-educators-say-theyll-vote-in-the-2024-election/2024/10 Educators' feelings on Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vary by age and the communities where they work. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:42:13 GMT /policy-politics/how-educators-say-theyll-vote-in-the-2024-election/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-struggling-to-discuss-the-election-in-class-these-5-steps-can-help/2024/10 For many teachers, political anxiety is the elephant in the classroom. The science of emotional intelligence can offer clarity. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:32:34 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-struggling-to-discuss-the-election-in-class-these-5-steps-can-help/2024/10 /policy-politics/why-trump-and-harris-have-barely-talked-about-schools-this-election/2024/10 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump haven't outlined many plans for K-12 schools, reflecting what's been the norm in recent contests for the White House. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:55:03 GMT /policy-politics/why-trump-and-harris-have-barely-talked-about-schools-this-election/2024/10 /policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 There's a lot of talk—again—about eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what it does and how it works. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:50:04 GMT /policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10 /policy-politics/charter-schools-are-in-uncharted-political-waters-this-election-season/2024/10 From big constitutional questions to more practical, local concerns, the charter school sector faces a number of challenges. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:04:31 GMT /policy-politics/charter-schools-are-in-uncharted-political-waters-this-election-season/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-to-hold-a-mock-election-in-your-classroom-a-downloadable-guide/2024/10 Tips for an engaging, age-appropriate mock election that develops students' voting habits. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:32:45 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-hold-a-mock-election-in-your-classroom-a-downloadable-guide/2024/10 /teaching-learning/mock-elections-in-schools-evolve-to-build-trust-in-democracy/2024/10 69´«Ã½ use mock elections to help build voting habits early and help students understand the electoral process. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:14:39 GMT /teaching-learning/mock-elections-in-schools-evolve-to-build-trust-in-democracy/2024/10 /policy-politics/opinion-education-is-an-afterthought-in-this-election-thats-a-problem-for-all-of-us/2024/10 What does it say about our country if presidential candidates walk away from education policy? asks Bettina L. Love. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:52:16 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-education-is-an-afterthought-in-this-election-thats-a-problem-for-all-of-us/2024/10 /policy-politics/what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-said-about-school-safety-in-vp-debate/2024/10 Education came up in the vice presidential debate, unlike the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:12:45 GMT /policy-politics/what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-said-about-school-safety-in-vp-debate/2024/10 /policy-politics/opinion-project-2025s-education-lead-on-the-controversial-policy-agenda/2024/10 Here’s what the lead author of the education section in the Heritage Foundation’s proposal has to say. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:04:39 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-project-2025s-education-lead-on-the-controversial-policy-agenda/2024/10 /leadership/how-did-school-discipline-get-dragged-into-the-presidential-election/2024/09 Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have different track records on racial disparities in school discipline. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:37:52 GMT /leadership/how-did-school-discipline-get-dragged-into-the-presidential-election/2024/09 /policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 Several large districts and the state of California hope to capitalize on interest in the presidential election to pass big bonds. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:58:31 GMT /policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 /policy-politics/education-weeks-guide-to-the-2024-election/2024/09 The presidential race isn't the only one on ballots this November that could have major implications for K-12 schools. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:56:54 GMT /policy-politics/education-weeks-guide-to-the-2024-election/2024/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-host-a-voter-drive-in-your-classroom-and-why-you-should/2024/09 Get-out-the-vote activities can offer students a powerful lesson in democracy. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:13:30 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-host-a-voter-drive-in-your-classroom-and-why-you-should/2024/09 /policy-politics/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-would-be-honored-to-be-trumps-education-secretary/2024/09 The conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:35:53 GMT /policy-politics/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-would-be-honored-to-be-trumps-education-secretary/2024/09 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 Three states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:35:10 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 /policy-politics/days-after-georgia-shooting-no-mention-of-safety-or-schools-in-trump-harris-debate/2024/09 The debate came less than a week after two students and two teachers were killed at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:40:46 GMT /policy-politics/days-after-georgia-shooting-no-mention-of-safety-or-schools-in-trump-harris-debate/2024/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-educators-should-approach-election-discussions-in-classrooms/2024/09 Are schools the right place to discuss political topics? It depends. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-educators-should-approach-election-discussions-in-classrooms/2024/09 /leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has highlighted his state's law to provide free school meals to all students as he campaigns for vice president. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:49:10 GMT /leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 /policy-politics/photos-behind-the-scenes-at-the-moms-for-liberty-national-summit/2024/09 Former President Trump was a keynote the final night—and said little about schools. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:09:55 GMT /policy-politics/photos-behind-the-scenes-at-the-moms-for-liberty-national-summit/2024/09 /policy-politics/at-moms-for-liberty-national-summit-trump-hardly-mentions-education/2024/08 In a "fireside chat" with a co-founder of the parents' rights group, the former president didn't discuss his education policy priorities. Sat, 31 Aug 2024 02:56:40 GMT /policy-politics/at-moms-for-liberty-national-summit-trump-hardly-mentions-education/2024/08 /leadership/the-future-of-property-taxes-is-on-ballots-this-fall-why-it-matters-for-schools/2024/08 Several states are considering reforms that would lower property taxes—or ask voters to approve eliminating them altogether. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:15:40 GMT /leadership/the-future-of-property-taxes-is-on-ballots-this-fall-why-it-matters-for-schools/2024/08 /policy-politics/coaching-and-politics-what-coaches-see-in-tim-walzs-vp-candidacy/2024/08 Tim Walz's experience as a football coach is viewed by fellow coaches as good preparation for national politics. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:49:49 GMT /policy-politics/coaching-and-politics-what-coaches-see-in-tim-walzs-vp-candidacy/2024/08 /teaching-learning/teaching-presidential-elections-isnt-easy-how-one-teacher-manages/2024/08 Shari Conditt teaches her students about electoral processes through current events including presidential elections. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:30:37 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-presidential-elections-isnt-easy-how-one-teacher-manages/2024/08