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School & District Management
Opinion
You Can't Just Demand School Leaders Trust Each Other
Strong leadership teams share certain characteristics. What are they?
Mathematics
Opinion
Math Instruction Needs to Change. Here's How
A lot has changed in math education in the last decade. Here’s what the next 10 years may hold.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
‘A Blessing and a Challenge’: What Teachers Think of the Science of Reading
In these classrooms, the recent push for foundational literacy skills has been transformational.
Federal
Opinion
Why Local Control Over Education Won't Work Without Federal Support
The Trump administration's retreat leaves local education leaders vulnerable
Teaching
Opinion
Why Early Learning Classrooms Need More Chit-Chat
Conversation is a vital pedagogical tool. Why is it waning in pre-K and elementary schools?
School & District Management
Opinion
Want to Empower Your Staff? Start With Teachable Moments
How teachers and school leaders can both embrace difficult conversations and grow together.
Mathematics
Opinion
How to Embrace the 'Science of Math' Without Abandoning Your Existing Curriculum
Teachers can improve mathematics instruction with these straightforward changes.
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Social Studies
Opinion
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.
School & District Management
Opinion
'I Used to Think School Systems Were Broken': Educators Reflect
Changing your mind or evolving your thinking is not easy. Hear how these education leaders did just that.
Leadership
Opinion
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
Opinion
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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School & District Management Opinion This Is What Teachers Want From Their LeadersSchool and district administrators should take note of this feedback from educators.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion How We Can End the Chicken-and-Egg Problem at the Heart of Student MisbehaviorAs teachers manage classrooms filled with anxiety and impulsivity, this is how leaders can help.
Teaching Opinion Teach For America's New CEO: 'We're Working to Reinspire Belief' in Public EducationThe new TFA chief explains what’s behind a 43% uptick in its incoming class.
Ed-Tech Policy Opinion Is the Backlash Against Tech in Schools Going Too Far?As schools rethink their relationship with tech, there are questions they should be asking.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion In the Race to Build Smarter AI, We Forgot to Build Smarter HumansAI is accelerating. What schools must do to support student attention and judgment now.
Teaching Opinion How You Can Teach Students to Be More GratefulWhen students learn to look for the good, they’re building far-reaching habits.
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Teaching Profession Opinion This Simple Ritual Grounded Me During a Tumultuous School YearThis teacher isn't sentimental, but she's glad she kept her students' thank-you notes.
Social Studies Opinion America at 250: Our Classrooms Are Too QuietRespectful disagreement is an essential habit for self-governance. Can schools recover it?
Recruitment & Retention Opinion Want to Get Hiring Right? 3 Ways Principals Can Make Smarter Staffing DecisionsTo build exceptional teams, we need to break apart the mechanics of the hiring process.
Teaching Opinion Teachers: Here's How Your Students Say You Can Reach ThemHigh schoolers advise teachers on what it takes to get students interested in learning.
Social Studies Letter to the Editor Geography Is More Than MemorizationKnowing basic information is just a start, says a geography professor.
Teaching Letter to the Editor Rethinking Flexibility: It’s the Whole Classroom That MattersSchools need flexible learning spaces, says this letter to the editor.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on the Future of Special Education: Compliance, Data, and Transformation
Special ed is evolving fast, driven by compliance, data, accessible tech, and smarter supports for students with disabilities.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
From Teacher Overload to Literacy Impact
New research, literacy shifts, and teacher support strategies are reshaping instruction and classroom practice nationwide.
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