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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona speaks during Education Week’s 2024 Leadership Symposium at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va., on May 2, 2024.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona speaks during Education Week’s 2024 Leadership Symposium at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va., on May 2, 2024.
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Teaching Profession The New Taylor Swift Song That's Become a 'Teacher Anthem'
The lyric "I cry a lot, but I am so productive—it's an art," is resonating with teachers.
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Taylor Swift performs as part of the "Eras Tour" at the Tokyo Dome on Feb. 7, 2024, in Tokyo.
Taylor Swift performs as part of the Eras Tour at the Tokyo Dome on Feb. 7, 2024, in Tokyo.
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Teaching Opinion 4 Ways to Use Student Curiosity to Deepen Learning
These shifts in the classroom can help teachers foster engagement and inquiry.
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One-third of K-12 teachers say they have used AI-driven tools in their classrooms.
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Equitable grading doesn’t call for heightened leniency, says expert.
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Here's how educators can regain work-life balance.
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