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Why I'm Not Betting on the Future of Alpha School
A former champion of the ed-tech movement shares his concerns about this new school model.
School Choice & Charters
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What Do Parents Look for in a School?
Test scores aren’t the whole story. The CEO of GreatSchools talks about what parents want.
Teaching Profession
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‘Those Who Can’t, Teach’? Debunking the Biggest Misconceptions About Teaching
Teachers are a lot more than just the human version of Google.
Reading & Literacy
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Why Congress’s Latest Foray Into the Reading Wars Is Too Sloppy to Work
In trying to promote the science of reading, are politicians doing the opposite?
School & District Management
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I’ve Been an Educator for 30 Years. My Students Still Surprise Me
A student’s reaction to our new cellphone restrictions was just the first surprise of the year.
School & District Management
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Schools Are Held Together by Spreadsheets. I Just Broke Up With Mine
What happens if we stop accepting administrative friction as just part of working in education?
School Climate & Safety
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AI-Assisted or Not, School Threat Assessment Starts in Classrooms
Leaders must involve teachers when creating an effective school safety system.
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Big Ideas 2026: Building Bridges So Students Can Thrive
How can you create strong partnerships and manage conflict? A roadmap for education leaders.
Social Studies
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A Century of Celebrating Black History: A Collection
This year’s special Education Week Opinion project offers perspectives and guidance from educators for improving Black history education.
Leadership
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The Principal Is In: Advice for Principals
In a biweekly Education Week column, experienced principals and other school leadership experts offer advice for their peers.
Student Well-Being & Movement
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How to Support Your Students Following a Traumatic News Day
Educators and researchers share their advice and reflections on how to respond to tragic events at home and abroad.
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Teaching Opinion Whose Knowledge Counts in the Classroom? A Blueprint for TeachersFour educators advocate a learning experience that centers the student.
Classroom Technology Opinion The Big Flaw With Ed-Tech Tutoring Isn't TechnologicalBefore focusing on the technology, we need to redesign the learning model, Michael Horn argues.
English Learners Opinion Try These Strategies to Engage Parents of English LearnersParents can be more than allies in their children’s education. They can be experts.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion It's Football Season. That Matters More to Schools Than It ShouldHow did athletics beat out academics as the highest priority for public schools?
School & District Management Opinion Teacher Observations Shouldn’t Feel Like BabysittingFidelity checks are a necessary part of school leadership. Here’s how to get them right.
Personalized Learning Opinion Does Anyone Really Want Tech-Enabled 'Personalized Learning'?The concept goes back decades, yet even the richest parents seek social learning for their kids.
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School & District Management Opinion How Leaders Can Fix a Broken School CultureThis author argues that much educational advice is out of touch with reality.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion ‘Just Say No’ Didn’t Keep Teens Off Drugs. It Won’t Work for AI, EitherDo you hate AI? That’s all the more reason to teach AI literacy.
Teaching Opinion What Abilities Are Your Students Hiding From You?Education writer Alfie Kohn learned a big lesson from a teenager with an astonishing memory.
Federal Opinion What’s Behind the Trump Administration's Push to Reform Head Start?Assistant Secretary Alex Adams explains the Trump administration’s approach to the early-ed program.
Mathematics Opinion The Five Questions You Should Ask Before Believing the ‘Science of Math’Here’s why we should be wary of people claiming to have found the next "science of reading."
Teaching Opinion Teaching Strategies to Keep in Your Back PocketEducators share the approaches that can make all the difference in the classroom.
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Special Education
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Beyond the Diagnosis: Helping Students With Dyslexia Thrive
Explore what educators need to know about dyslexia—and how the right support can help students build confidence and thrive.
Assessment
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Screen Early, Monitor Progress: Building a Stronger Assessment System for Reading and Math
Screen early, track progress, and pinpoint learning gaps with smarter assessment strategies for reading and math.
Curriculum
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Spotlight on Opening Doors to Advanced Learning: Expanding Access, Opportunity, and Pathways for Every Student
Explore how schools are expanding access to rigorous coursework and creating new pathways to college, careers, and future success.