Sex ed referendum makes ideology a focus of race for Washington state schools chief
The election for superintendent of public instruction has turned into somewhat of a proxy war over Referendum 90, the sex education ballot measure also before voters.About Education Lab
Education Lab is a project of the Seattle Times that spotlights promising approaches to persistent challenges in public education. Our team reports on issues like improving school discipline, parent education, math instruction and more. Our goal? To connect parents, students and educators to drive innovative solutions.
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FAQ: What you need to know about mental health and schools
Access to mental health care is difficult, but it's particularly challenging for youth. How can schools help?
Teacher Diversity
Why are 89% of Washington teachers white?
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Ignite Education Lab 2019
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We’re reporting on mental health and schools. And we need your help.
Depression. Anxiety. Suicide. Those are the words that often come up when people talk about youth mental health. And for good reason: CDC data suggest suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for adolescents. Feelings of hopelessness have shot up by 33% among Washington tenth graders in the past decade, statewide data shows. And...
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Ed Lab En Español: Actualización sobre la última orientación e investigación respecto de la reapertura de las escuelas en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19
Los funcionarios federales están presionando a las escuelas para que reabran, aunque los asesores todavía no se han definido con respecto a cuestiones fundamentales, por ejemplo en qué grado los niños propagan el virus y si los cierres pueden contener la propagación.
Discipline
Illinois stopped secluding and restraining students at school. Will other states follow suit?
Illinois lawmakers want federal officials to crack down on states that allow staff to seclude or restrain children at school.