https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/student-life Student Life en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-its-3-p-m-do-you-know-what-teens-are-doing/2026/09 A veteran school reformer is focused on how teens are spending their time after the school day ends. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-its-3-p-m-do-you-know-what-teens-are-doing/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-this-district-is-shrinking-students-screen-time-after-the-school-day-ends/2026/01 Engagement navigators in this district help students take advantage of the many available extracurriculars. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-this-district-is-shrinking-students-screen-time-after-the-school-day-ends/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-3-minute-moment-of-joy-how-taylor-swifts-engagement-brought-class-to-a-halt/2025/08 In schools across the country on Tuesday, some administrators stopped class in the early afternoon to broadcast breaking news. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:43:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-3-minute-moment-of-joy-how-taylor-swifts-engagement-brought-class-to-a-halt/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/crayon-color-picker-and-tornado-teachers-share-the-funniest-jobs-students-want/2025/06 A new generation of students wants new types of jobs. Some of their responses might surprise you. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:26:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/crayon-color-picker-and-tornado-teachers-share-the-funniest-jobs-students-want/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-no-brain-rot-isnt-ruining-my-generation-what-this-student-wants-you-to-know/2024/12 Instead of viewing chaotic online humor as a problem to solve, educators should embrace it as an opportunity to connect. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-no-brain-rot-isnt-ruining-my-generation-what-this-student-wants-you-to-know/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-students-welcome-cellphone-restrictions-heres-why/2023/09 To curb distractions in class, an increasing number of schools are implementing stricter cellphone policies. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:20:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-students-welcome-cellphone-restrictions-heres-why/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-high-school-matches-freshmen-with-senior-mentors-they-all-get-course-credit/2023/08 A New Jersey high school matched seniors with freshmen to ensure the 9th graders had the support they needed to make it through high school. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:11:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-high-school-matches-freshmen-with-senior-mentors-they-all-get-course-credit/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-principal-endured-a-lot-of-senior-pranks-one-stood-out/2023/06 Chris LeGrande won't forget 215 keys, a jar, and a parking boot. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:23:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-principal-endured-a-lot-of-senior-pranks-one-stood-out/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-funny-inspirational-and-weird-educators-share-highlights-from-this-school-year/2023/06 From "mini-me" principals to potato parades, it's been a year. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:34:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-funny-inspirational-and-weird-educators-share-highlights-from-this-school-year/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-graduation-dress-codes-clash-with-students-cultural-expression/2023/05 Students have sued to wear culturally significant items at graduation, and some states have also passed legislation protecting the practice. Wed, 31 May 2023 19:55:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-graduation-dress-codes-clash-with-students-cultural-expression/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/king-queen-and-sovereign-prom-courts-grow-more-diverse/2023/04 In some school districts, the traditional prom court is becoming more inclusive, with students driving the changes. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:02:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/king-queen-and-sovereign-prom-courts-grow-more-diverse/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-students-like-and-dont-like-about-school/2022/07 Students sound off on what makes a good teacher as well as the pros and cons of learning remotely. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:00:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-students-like-and-dont-like-about-school/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-lost-graduate-remembering-a-student-gunned-down-at-school/2022/06 California teen Jonathon Parker and two Michigan teenagers should have graduated this year, but they were killed by gun attacks at school. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:09:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-lost-graduate-remembering-a-student-gunned-down-at-school/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tuxedos-gowns-and-covid-sniffing-dogs-a-pandemic-prom/2022/05 Some schools are turning to highly trained dogs to detect COVID ahead of big events. Mon, 09 May 2022 17:09:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tuxedos-gowns-and-covid-sniffing-dogs-a-pandemic-prom/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 Legislators want to ban lessons on LGBTQ communities and require teachers to tell parents when students want their pronouns changed. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:21:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-with-family-ties-to-russia-are-facing-hostility/2022/03 Students navigate bitter politics and conflicting news accounts to make sense of a war being waged by their heritage country. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:36:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-with-family-ties-to-russia-are-facing-hostility/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/peer-help-for-mental-health-we-learn-the-red-flags-to-watch-for/2022/03 A member of a specially trained group of students discusses finding help for peers struggling with mental health issues. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:31:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/peer-help-for-mental-health-we-learn-the-red-flags-to-watch-for/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-train-to-spot-peers-with-mental-health-struggles-and-guide-them-to-help/2022/03 As schools respond to COVID's toll on student mental health, peers can play a valuable role. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:31:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-train-to-spot-peers-with-mental-health-struggles-and-guide-them-to-help/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-students-like-best-this-school-year-is-hanging-out-with-friends-again/2022/02 Seeing friends and getting more leniency from teachers are two things students like about school this year. Waking up early is not, though. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 02:01:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-students-like-best-this-school-year-is-hanging-out-with-friends-again/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-best-and-worst-things-about-this-school-year-according-to-students/2022/02 Seeing friends, teachers, and playing sports again are some of the best things students like. Masks, not so much. Sun, 06 Feb 2022 21:22:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-best-and-worst-things-about-this-school-year-according-to-students/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/proms-during-covid-19-un-proms-non-proms-and-masquerades/2021/05 High school proms are back in this second spring of COVID-19, though they may not look much like the traditional, pre-pandemic versions. Mon, 03 May 2021 21:56:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/proms-during-covid-19-un-proms-non-proms-and-masquerades/2021/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-students-find-strength-now-an-opinion-project Students are carving their own paths in the pandemic. Educators and students explore what that means for schools. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:27:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-students-find-strength-now-an-opinion-project https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/public-schools-get-creative-to-meet-military-childrens-needs-video/2019/01 There are more than 1 million children in the U.S. whose parents are active duty military. This video explores some of the ways school leaders can work to meet these students' needs. Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:20:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/public-schools-get-creative-to-meet-military-childrens-needs-video/2019/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-can-schools-do-to-help-prevent-teen-suicide-video/2018/11 In this video, Education Week correspondent Lisa Stark joined a panel of experts who answered questions on teen mental health, suicide prevention, and more. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:37:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-can-schools-do-to-help-prevent-teen-suicide-video/2018/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-kavanaugh-hearings-are-prompting-educators-to-take-on-tough-conversations-video/2018/10 Allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh have led to unavoidable conversations throughout the nation's schools around consent and consequences. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:20:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-kavanaugh-hearings-are-prompting-educators-to-take-on-tough-conversations-video/2018/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-the-path-forward-for-puerto-ricos-schools-video/2018/09 Puerto Rico's school system was struggling long before Hurricane Maria struck a year ago. But the disaster exacerbated deep problems. Now, the system is in the midst of dramatic change. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:47:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-the-path-forward-for-puerto-ricos-schools-video/2018/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/with-opioid-addiction-on-the-rise-schools-try-to-expand-services-for-children-video/2018/08 The number of pregnant women addicted to opioids quadrupled from 1999 to 2014, according to a new federal report. Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:10:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/with-opioid-addiction-on-the-rise-schools-try-to-expand-services-for-children-video/2018/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-lemonade-stands-are-teaching-kids-21st-century-business-skills-video/2018/08 Concerned that schools don't notice or nurture business skills, nonprofits are using the humble lemonade stand to foster entrepreneurship. Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:58:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-lemonade-stands-are-teaching-kids-21st-century-business-skills-video/2018/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/heres-what-year-round-schooling-looks-like-video/2018/08 The traditional school calendar, with its long summer break, is outdated, say supporters of year-round schooling. Nearly 4,000 schools, including those in Holt, Mich., are trying something different. Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:43:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/heres-what-year-round-schooling-looks-like-video/2018/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/volunteerism-declined-among-young-people/2018/07 High school and college students are less likely to volunteer or give to charity today than they were 15 years ago, an analysis of U.S. Census data finds. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 23:57:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/volunteerism-declined-among-young-people/2018/07