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Teaching Profession
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Portrayals of Educators on Film and TV: The Good, the Bad, The Ugly
From "Lean on Me" to "Abbott Elementary," how realistic is Hollywood’s representation of schools?
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
A New Federal Education Tax Credit Is Creating a Dilemma for Blue States
A new tax credit is forcing Democrats to navigate the tensions of politics and principles.
Assessment
Opinion
We Need to Stop Overrelying on Student Test Scores
These four educator strategies offer approaches for improving how we evaluate achievement.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
A School Leader's Guide for Countering the Manosphere
A researcher shares strategies to counter radicalization before it takes root.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Some Claim Ed. Schools Are 'Woke.' Are They?
Researchers tested claims by Christopher Rufo, a leader of the anti-critical race theory movement.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
We Studied How AI Shapes Teachers’ Well-Being. Here’s What We Found
Stop asking if AI will help teachers save time. Ask if it will make the job more sustainable.
Artificial Intelligence
Letter to the Editor
A Student’s Perspective on AI in Schools
A high schooler shares what he thinks about artificial intelligence in this letter to the editor.
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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 How Teachers Can Get the Most Out of Their HR Office (Downloadable)Here’s what your school district’s human resources staff can and can’t do for you.
Teaching Opinion The Most Popular Instructional Strategies That Don't WorkNot every instructional approach is a winner. What to use and what to drop.
Ed-Tech Policy Letter to the Editor Don’t Ban Phones, Limit ThemPhones can be useful tools, says a high school student.
Social Studies Letter to the Editor Yes, Students Still Need to Learn GeographyKnowing where places are is just the starting point, writes a teacher.
Mathematics Letter to the Editor Don’t Dismiss the ‘Science of Math’ MovementStandards of evidence must be applied consistently if ed. policy is to improve student outcomes.
Families & the Community Opinion 'Easy, Positive, and Judgment Free.' How Families Can Support Their ChildrenEducators share their best advice for working with parents and guardians on student learning.
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Regional K-12 Virtual Career Fair: DMV
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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School & District Management Opinion A Heartbreaking Meeting With a Teacher Changed How I See AccountabilityToo often, principals confuse accountability with fear.
School Choice & Charters Opinion The Forgotten History of the School Choice MovementLong before vouchers or charter schools, Americans were already clashing over education options.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI Can Read to Our Children. That Doesn’t Mean It ShouldAre AI tools encroaching on the acts of care that define parenting and teaching?
Law & Courts Opinion Why the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Conversion Therapy Matters for SchoolsA recent case puts religiously motivated speech ahead of the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.
Student Achievement Opinion Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yea or Nay?Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
Teaching Profession Opinion ‘Whoa, What Are You Doing Here?’: Why This Professor Subs in K-12 ClassroomsHere's how stepping back into the K-12 classroom keeps “Ivory Tower Syndrome” at bay.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on the Athletic Advantage: How Districts Are Turning School Sports Into Community Assets
Find out how you can improve student engagement, belonging, and mental health through inclusive sports programs, esports, and gaming.
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