/maryland Maryland en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:07:35 GMT /leadership/schools-dont-have-enough-bus-drivers-to-start-the-school-year-again/2024/08 Bus driver shortages have worsened nationwide since 2020. Many districts are still scrambling to find enough people to transport students. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:07:35 GMT /leadership/schools-dont-have-enough-bus-drivers-to-start-the-school-year-again/2024/08 /teaching-learning/why-do-literacy-retention-policies-target-3rd-grade/2024/08 Literacy-related retention policies typically hold back students at the end of 3rd grade. Education experts offer insights into why. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:07:02 GMT /teaching-learning/why-do-literacy-retention-policies-target-3rd-grade/2024/08 /leadership/what-happened-when-a-state-banned-suspensions-for-young-students/2024/08 A statewide ban on suspension for some learners successfully reduced its use—but some students were still disproportionately affected. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:08:24 GMT /leadership/what-happened-when-a-state-banned-suspensions-for-young-students/2024/08 /leadership/districts-virtual-programs-are-on-the-chopping-block-as-esser-ends/2024/06 Although usually small in enrollment, virtual programs have been an important option for some students. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:12:58 GMT /leadership/districts-virtual-programs-are-on-the-chopping-block-as-esser-ends/2024/06 /leadership/4-keys-to-building-a-pipeline-from-high-school-to-the-teaching-profession/2024/06 A statewide career-tech program in Maryland shows promise to expand and diversify the pool of new educators. Here's how. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:57:25 GMT /leadership/4-keys-to-building-a-pipeline-from-high-school-to-the-teaching-profession/2024/06 /policy-politics/supreme-court-turns-down-case-challenging-school-districts-transgender-policies/2024/05 The case involves a policy allowing information to be withheld from parents considered not supportive of a gender-transitioning child. Mon, 20 May 2024 17:59:14 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-turns-down-case-challenging-school-districts-transgender-policies/2024/05 /policy-politics/district-can-deny-opt-outs-on-lgbtq-books-court-rules/2024/05 Religious parents objected to a Maryland district's policy ending opt-outs for elementary school 'storybooks' with LGBTQ+ themes. Wed, 15 May 2024 22:21:13 GMT /policy-politics/district-can-deny-opt-outs-on-lgbtq-books-court-rules/2024/05 /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 Three school district leaders said they're committed to rooting out antisemitism during a hearing in Congress. Wed, 08 May 2024 21:09:09 GMT /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 /teaching-learning/the-key-parts-of-a-science-of-reading-transformation-according-to-one-state-chief/2024/05 Under Carey Wright's leadership, Mississippi pulled off a reading "miracle." She has a similar transformation in mind for Maryland. Mon, 06 May 2024 19:28:35 GMT /teaching-learning/the-key-parts-of-a-science-of-reading-transformation-according-to-one-state-chief/2024/05 /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/why-doesnt-everybody-want-to-do-this-a-new-teachers-midyear-reflection/2024/01 Twenty-two-year-old Saxon Brown talks honestly about the challenges and rewards he's encountered in his first year on the job. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:34:37 GMT /teaching-learning/why-doesnt-everybody-want-to-do-this-a-new-teachers-midyear-reflection/2024/01 /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2024-5-state-initiatives-to-watch/2024/01 These actions join a mounting tide of reading legislation across the country. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:19:38 GMT /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2024-5-state-initiatives-to-watch/2024/01 /teaching-learning/how-this-teacher-sparks-a-love-of-reading-for-pleasure/2024/01 A 2nd grade teacher shares her tips for hooking students on reading for pleasure. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-this-teacher-sparks-a-love-of-reading-for-pleasure/2024/01 /leadership/athletic-trainers-are-often-missing-from-the-sidelines-in-school-sports/2023/11 Advocates say athletic trainers are in short supply, despite efforts to require schools to keep them on hand. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:19:49 GMT /leadership/athletic-trainers-are-often-missing-from-the-sidelines-in-school-sports/2023/11 /policy-politics/a-judge-just-ruled-that-another-states-school-funding-system-is-unconstitutional/2023/11 New Hampshire joins Pennsylvania on the list of states whose courts have ruled that it's underfunding poor school districts. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:21:38 GMT /policy-politics/a-judge-just-ruled-that-another-states-school-funding-system-is-unconstitutional/2023/11 /teaching-learning/getting-an-early-start-on-group-work-tips-from-teachers/2023/11 Group tasks are the way to teach young children to cooperate and collaborate, say advocates of the practice. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:47:17 GMT /teaching-learning/getting-an-early-start-on-group-work-tips-from-teachers/2023/11 /teaching-learning/4-ways-districts-make-acceleration-work/2023/11 Providing support for students to tackle grade-level work requires time and planning, administrators say. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:46:21 GMT /teaching-learning/4-ways-districts-make-acceleration-work/2023/11 /leadership/student-school-board-members-want-a-seat-at-the-table-not-just-a-pat-on-the-back/2023/11 Former student school board members have formed an organization to support peers who serve in the tricky role. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:05:39 GMT /leadership/student-school-board-members-want-a-seat-at-the-table-not-just-a-pat-on-the-back/2023/11 /leadership/meet-the-finalists-for-2024s-secondary-principal-of-the-year-award/2023/10 The National Association of Secondary School Principals will name the winner later this month. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/meet-the-finalists-for-2024s-secondary-principal-of-the-year-award/2023/10 /leadership/restrictions-on-suspending-students-from-school-show-evidence-of-being-effective/2023/09 New research suggests restrictions on exclusionary discipline can work with support. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:47:00 GMT /leadership/restrictions-on-suspending-students-from-school-show-evidence-of-being-effective/2023/09 /teaching-learning/learning-acceleration-is-hard-to-do-these-districts-are-tackling-the-challenge/2023/09 Despite the buzz, acceleration hasn’t proved to be as popular as other learning-recovery strategies. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/learning-acceleration-is-hard-to-do-these-districts-are-tackling-the-challenge/2023/09 /leadership/district-leaders-want-more-time-to-spend-esser-funds-and-more-money-too/2023/09 On Capitol Hill, superintendents pointed to big wins fueled by federal relief aid, from extended learning time to mental health support. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:32:01 GMT /leadership/district-leaders-want-more-time-to-spend-esser-funds-and-more-money-too/2023/09 /leadership/video-where-these-urban-students-get-to-learn-about-and-in-the-outdoors/2023/09 This urban school district gives students the opportunity to learn in and about the outdoors at their district-owned farm. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:26:02 GMT /leadership/video-where-these-urban-students-get-to-learn-about-and-in-the-outdoors/2023/09 /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/how-can-districts-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/2023/07 There's some evidence that more school districts have prepared for the next pandemic and specifically considered how to keep classes going. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:38:30 GMT /leadership/how-can-districts-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/2023/07 /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 Lawmakers in 23 states proposed bills to raise teacher salaries, but not all of the policies are straightforward pay bumps. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:14:28 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 /teaching-learning/dear-students-heres-why-i-quit-a-teachers-moving-letter-explains-her-decision/2023/06 Grief and stress soured Kerry Graham on her job, but not on her students. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:24:42 GMT /teaching-learning/dear-students-heres-why-i-quit-a-teachers-moving-letter-explains-her-decision/2023/06 /teaching-learning/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-school-designed-to-support-students-with-dyslexia/2023/06 An independent school uses art and movement to set students with learning differences up for success. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:36:49 GMT /teaching-learning/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-school-designed-to-support-students-with-dyslexia/2023/06 /teaching-learning/the-may-internship-can-it-help-schools-cure-senioritis/2023/05 A full-time, monthlong internship is helping seniors stay engaged at a Baltimore school. Mon, 22 May 2023 19:10:08 GMT /teaching-learning/the-may-internship-can-it-help-schools-cure-senioritis/2023/05 /teaching-learning/student-teachers-could-earn-20k-in-this-state/2023/05 The hope is that the stipends will keep more future teachers in the pipeline. Tue, 16 May 2023 21:01:39 GMT /teaching-learning/student-teachers-could-earn-20k-in-this-state/2023/05