Oregon
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Oregon
English Learners
2 Districts Overhauled How They Teach English Learners. Here's How
They offer a case study in adopting an integrated, collaborative model that's a departure from teaching English learners in small groups.
School & District Management
Video
Tour a School Built to Stay Open in Extreme Weather
River Grove Elementary is built to stay open, with the lights on, as extreme weather strikes.
States
Some School Workers Now Get Unemployment Over the Summer. Here's How It Works
Districts are scrambling as some states now allow non-instructional school employees to collect summer unemployment checks.
School & District Management
Superintendents Are Calling Out Politicians More as Budgets Grow Precarious
Superintendents are traditionally hesitant to engage in political debate. That's changing as budget gaps grow.
Ed-Tech Policy
Tracker
Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in 69传媒?
See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools.
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
What the Historic Infusion of Federal Pandemic Aid Did for 69传媒
Two new analyses of student-achievement data finds some benefits鈥攂ut also deep inequities鈥攆or districts receiving federal recovery money.
School & District Management
Inside a New School Built to Be Climate-Resilient
A newly opened elementary school is designed to remain standing and operational in extreme weather.
Student Well-Being
The Surprising Connection Between Universal School Meals and Student Discipline
Giving all students free school meals can help nurture a positive school climate by eliminating the stigma around poverty.
Student Well-Being
From Our Research Center
Social Media Is Hurting Social-Emotional Skills. How 4 School Districts Are Fighting Back
A majority of educators believe social media negatively impacts students鈥� social-emotional skills, an EdWeek Research Center survey found.
Teaching Profession
Bilingual Teachers Are in Short Supply. How 3 Districts Solved That Problem
Helping bilingual paraprofessionals obtain bachelor's degrees and teaching credentials leads to more bilingual teachers, districts found.
Student Well-Being
Q&A
Universal Free School Meals Might Improve Discipline Rates. Here's How
The way schools distribute free and reduced-price meals can cause stigma and increased disciplinary issues.
Student Well-Being
Video
The Bike Bus: A Weekly Parade With Huge Benefits for 69传媒
This alternative mode of transportation has huge benefits for students, and only requires five components to make it happen.
Student Well-Being
Q&A
Adolescent Overdose Deaths Are Rising. A District Has a Staffer Dedicated to Fighting Them
Mary Stevens-Krogh focuses on support for students with drug and alcohol violations, and preparing all other students for hard situations.
Recruitment & Retention
Q&A
A District Raised All Teacher Salaries, Some by Almost 22K. How It's Working
Leaders said condensing the district's 16-tier pay scale was just one of the tools they used.