Analysis: In Thousands of Districts, 4-Day School Weeks Are Robbing Students of Learning Time for What Amounts to Hygiene Theater

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made clear that good ventilation and consistent mask wearing are far more effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19 than disinfecting surfaces in schools.

How is COVID-19 changing school discipline?

Long-standing school discipline practices were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways they have stayed the same and ways they are changing.

Why schools shop drop unannounced active-shooter drills

Active shooter drills can have short- and long-term consequences, mental health experts warn

When Schools Try to Tweak Winter Break, Families Fight Back

Schools face backlash from families after tweaking the schedule for winter break

Wiener: Student Belonging Is Essential to Success. Education Policies Must Ensure School Is a Place Where Every Child Belongs

Accountability debates tend to center on test scores and graduation rates. Taking responsibility for student belonging should also be part of the definition of school success, says writer

Millions of Students Are Chronically Absent Each Year. Improve School Conditions and More Kids Will Show Up, Report Argues

To address widespread chronic absenteeism, educators should focus on school climate according to a new report

One in 3 parents fear for their children’s safety at school, survey finds

Ed Source - David Washburn "A third of parents surveyed [...]

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