Parents
Education news, analysis, and opinion about how parents and other family members interact with schools and their children鈥檚 education
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
'Mom Is Texting': Teachers Say Parents Are a Daily Distraction During Class
Many parents feel the need to be in constant contact with their children.
Early Childhood
How Kindergarten 'Redshirting' Is Changing
Redshirting was once largely a choice made by higher-income parents of white boys.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
As someone who鈥檚 been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District () in Nevada, I鈥檓 pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn鈥檛 unique to our district鈥攚hich serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities鈥攂ut we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we鈥檙e seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year.
Student Well-Being
Are 69传媒 Responsible for 69传媒 Who Avoid School? A New Lawsuit Says Yes
A class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant.
Student Well-Being
Are Parents Giving Their Kids Too Many Mental Health Days?
69传媒 and parents need to work together to encourage kids not to take too many mental health days, experts say.
Families & the Community
From Our Research Center
What Educators Have to Say About Parents Texting and Calling Their Kids During School
Teachers, principals, and district leaders are increasingly frustrated by parents who do not respect student cellphone restrictions.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Learn how family engagement promotes student success with insights from National PTA, AASA鈥痑nd leading districts and schools.鈥��
Federal
Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Would Be 'Honored' to Be Trump's Education Secretary
The conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer.
Families & the Community
Opinion
The 3 Secrets to Better Parent-Teacher Communication
Teachers and parents rarely receive guidance on how to effectively communicate. Here鈥檚 what two experienced educators recommend.
Student Well-Being
Parents Want Cellphones in the Classroom. Here's Why
More than three-quarters of parents whose children have cellphones said they want their children to take them to school for emergencies.
School Climate & Safety
The Georgia School Shooting May Accelerate the Backlash to Cellphone Bans
Emotional texts exchanged during the Apalachee High shooting have reopened the question of cellphones in schools.
Law & Courts
How Moms for Liberty's Legal Strategy Has Upended Title IX Rules for 69传媒
The grassroots group's tactic is confounding schools across the country trying to keep up with which Title IX rules apply to them.
Federal
Photos
PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes at the Moms for Liberty National Summit
Former President Trump was a keynote the final night鈥攁nd said little about schools.
Federal
At Moms for Liberty National Summit, Trump Hardly Mentions Education
In a "fireside chat" with a co-founder of the parents' rights group, the former president didn't discuss his education policy priorities.