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Social Studies
Opinion
What Is Civic Hope? And Why Should Schools Care About It?
Cynicism and gloom are not a recipe to promote voting and good citizenship.
Recruitment & Retention
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Want to Retain Teachers? Ask the Right Questions Before Hiring Them
Teachers will want to stay in schools that meet their needs as professionals and as humans.
Federal
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The Trump Administration Has Mostly Dismantled the Ed. Dept. Should You Care?
Here’s how much the administration has really changed federal education policy.
Teaching
Opinion
I’m Iranian American. Here’s What I Want Educators to Understand About the War
Understanding Iran requires holding multiple truths at once, writes an education reformer.
School & District Management
Opinion
6 Years Ago, Schools Closed for COVID. Have We Learned the Right Lessons?
A school administrator outlines four priorities to guide true recovery from the pandemic.
School & District Management
Opinion
My Surgeon Gave Me a Lesson in School Leadership
When a personal health issue forced me to get vulnerable with my staff, I learned a lot from my doctor.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
Has Our Zeal for the Science of Reading Created a Cycle of Confusion?
I’m an Orton-Gillingham-certified teacher. Here’s why the spread of new programs troubles me.
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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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Teaching Opinion How Teachers Are Solving Classroom Problems by Doing Their Own ResearchEducators share how they are using their own data and self-reflection to support their students.
Curriculum Opinion What Policymakers Get Wrong About 'High-Quality' CurriculumSchools can't fix instruction without fixing curriculum, Doug Lemov warns.
Equity & Diversity Opinion The Myths and Realities of Culturally Responsive TeachingIt's time to stop thinking of culturally responsive practices as one more item on the to-do list.
School & District Management Opinion School Leaders Must Protect Their Own Well-Being. Here Are the 3 Areas to WatchPrincipals are under enormous stress. Don’t downplay it.
Teaching Opinion Student Agency Inspires Learning. Here Are 8 Ways to Foster ItTeachers must shift their mindset from dictating rules to co-creating agreements with students.
Federal Opinion We Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Federal Overreach and Abandonment in K-12Why is federal power being used to occupy our cities but not protect our students’ civil rights?
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Explore national survey findings and hear how districts are navigating staffing changes that affect daily operations, workload, and planning.
Education Funding
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Congress Approved Next Year’s Federal School Funding. What’s Next?
Congress passed the budget, but uncertainty remains. Experts explain what districts should expect from federal education policy next.
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion Why AI Hasn’t Transformed Math Instruction (and Probably Won’t)When it comes to teaching, there are a few things AI can't do well, says this curriculum developer.
Reading & Literacy Opinion How Graphic Novels Can Bring Joy to Reading InstructionHere's how teachers are using comic books and nonfiction graphic novels in literacy instruction.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Is Your School’s SEL Strategy Working? The Questions Every Educator Should AskThe evidence for social and emotional learning is strong, but the field is messy.
Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Reading Instruction Must Use Whole BooksReading passages serve a purpose but don't compare to reading the whole book, says this letter.
Special Education Letter to the Editor AI Isn’t the Real Threat to Special EducationEducators must leverage the tool to improve the field, writes an advocate.
Artificial Intelligence Letter to the Editor Train Teachers on AI? It’s Not That SimpleA letter to the editor shares what he thinks is the best way to prepare teachers.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Tutoring Works…When It’s Done Right
Well-designed high-dosage tutoring boosts reading, math, and STEM interest, proving that targeted support drives real recovery gains.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on College and Career Readiness
Schools are blending career and technical education, internships, and AI skills to prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating an Authentic Reading Culture
Create a culture of literacy: abundant books, explicit skills, daily reading, and real engagement that turns students into lifelong readers.
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