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Eliza Walton of Boise and Josie Backus of Nampa participate in a demonstration to read book titles that the Nampa School District is working to remove as dozens of people read those books sitting in the lawn in front of the school administration office during a school board meeting on June 16, 2022, in Nampa, Idaho.
Eliza Walton of Boise, Idaho, and Josie Backus of Nampa, Idaho, participate in a demonstration to read book titles that the Nampa school district is working to remove. The demonstration took place during a school board meeting on June 16, 2022, in Nampa, Idaho.
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Reading & Literacy From Our Research Center How Students Are Reacting to Book Bans in Their Schools
When students know about bans, their interest in the titles increases, one-third of library staff said in a survey.
Eesha Pendharkar, June 28, 2023
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Students read books in the Presidio Middle School library in San Francisco, Calif., on Sept. 10, 2019.
Students read books in the Presidio Middle School library in San Francisco, Calif., on Sept. 10, 2019. Most library staffers oppose banning books on any topic, according to an EdWeek Research Center Survey.
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Reading & Literacy From Our Research Center Most Library Staffers Think No Book Should Be Banned From Schools
Almost two-thirds of library personnel think no topic should be off limits when it comes to library books, according to an EdWeek Research Center survey.
Eesha Pendharkar, June 23, 2023
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The playground of a public school in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, is sealed off with caution tape.
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School Climate & Safety From Our Research Center Here’s How Educators Feel About Their Safety at School
Teachers were more likely than principals or district leaders to say their sense of safety had decreased.
Caitlynn Peetz, June 23, 2023
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Student Well-Being From Our Research Center For Condoms and Contraceptives for Teens, Most Schools Are Not a Source
A new national survey shows that sexual and reproductive health services are mostly unavailable in schools.
Madeline Will, June 23, 2023
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A woman and child walk past North Salem High School in Salem, Ore., on March 31, 2020, which, like all schools in Oregon, was closed at the time because of the coronavirus.
A woman and child walk past North Salem A woman and child walk past North Salem High School in Salem, Ore., on March 31, 2020, which, like all schools in Oregon, was closed at the time because of the coronavirus.
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School & District Management From Our Research Center Nearly Half of Educators Believe Schools Were Closed Too Long During Pandemic
That's according to a poll conducted last month of teachers, administrators, and district leaders.
Caitlynn Peetz, June 20, 2023
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Joe Solomon, co-director of Charleston-based Solutions Oriented Addiction Response, holds a dose of the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charleston in Charleston, W.Va., on Sept. 6, 2022. He and other organizers were preparing for the third annual "Save a Life" day event where thousands of doses of Narcan were distributed throughout all of West Virginia's 55 counties.
A dose of the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan is shown here.
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Student Well-Being From Our Research Center Schools Face Big Challenges in Curbing Students' Substance Abuse
Most school health workers report seeing an increase in the number of students using marijuana or vaping products.
Lauraine Langreo, June 19, 2023
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Curriculum From Our Research Center Sex Education's Shortcomings Leave Students 'in the Dark'
School nurses, psychologists, counselors, and other health workers give low marks to their district or school's sex education curriculum.
Madeline Will, June 15, 2023
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School nurses Heidi Bakke, left, and Molly Cavey walk a student to their office while working at Wilson Elementary School on Sept. 12, 2019, in Janesville, Wis.
School nurses walk a student to their office at Wilson Elementary in Janesville, Wis., back in 2019. Since then, the pressures on school health workers have mounted, prompting some to consider quitting their jobs.
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School & District Management From Our Research Center 'It’s So Overwhelming': Demands on School Health Workers Are Making Them Want to Quit
A new national survey sheds light on the working conditions of school nurses, school psychologists, and other health workers.
Madeline Will, June 13, 2023
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People with Pride flags stand outside Saticoy Elementary School in Los Angeles on June 2, 2023. Police officers separated groups of protesters and counter-protesters outside the elementary school that has become a flashpoint for Pride month events across California.
People with Pride flags stand outside Saticoy Elementary School in Los Angeles on June 2, 2023.
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Professional Development From Our Research Center School Health Staff Wonder: How Do You Help LGBTQ+ Students in a ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Era?
Nearly 4 in 10 school-based health workers said they'd benefit from more professional development on working with LGBTQ+ students.
Lauraine Langreo, June 13, 2023
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Mathematics From Our Research Center What Does Math Teaching Look Like in U.S. Schools? 5 Charts Tell the Story
Results from a nationally representative EdWeek Research Center survey show how math teachers source materials and approach problem-solving.
Sarah Schwartz, May 18, 2023
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Teaching Profession From Our Research Center Is Teacher Morale on the Rise? Results of the Second Annual Merrimack College Teacher Survey
Teacher morale appears to be on the rise, according to the second annual Merrimack College Teacher Survey of the nation's K-12 educators.
Holly Kurtz, May 15, 2023
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Student Well-Being From Our Research Center What It's Like Teaching Through a Youth Mental Health Crisis
Teachers are broadly concerned about their students' mental health—and don't always have the knowledge or support to help.
Arianna Prothero, May 15, 2023
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Amber Nichols, a teacher at Eastwood Elementary School in Morgantosn, W. Va., leads her class in a lesson on May 11, 2023.
Amber Nichols, an award-winning teacher at Eastwood Elementary School in Morgantown, W.Va., leads her class in a lesson on May 11, 2023. She said post-pandemic consistency and structure have renewed her love of the profession.
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Teaching Profession From Our Research Center Teacher Job Satisfaction Rebounds From Last Year's Low. But There's Still a Ways to Go
There's a ray of hope in the new findings, but overall, teacher satisfaction remains well below levels in the mid-2000s.
Madeline Will, May 15, 2023
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School & District Management From Our Research Center Most School and District Leaders Are Happy With Their Jobs, Survey Finds
Despite many challenges, most school and district leaders say they're satisfied with their jobs.
Caitlynn Peetz, April 28, 2023
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