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Here's What the Blue Wave Could Mean for Education
Rick Hess and Andy Rotherham analyze how the midterms will shape school choice, sports, and more.
Teaching
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‘Not Limited to Test Scores’: How to Get Savvier About Using Student Data
Teachers can find better student data than what's on dashboards or apps to improve instruction.
College & Workforce Readiness
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21st-Century Skills Were All the Rage. Are They Still Relevant?
An early proponent of these skills explains how the concept of “knowledge” needs to be modernized.
School & District Management
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Why I Challenged 60 Ed. Leaders to Endure a Student’s Fragmented School Day
One question changed how I think about my school’s master schedule.
Artificial Intelligence
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You Can Use AI to Create Assessments in a Snap. You Shouldn’t
Here are five reasons to be cautious about using AI to build, score, or interpret education tests.
Equity & Diversity
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The Native American Story Isn't Only in the Past. Stop Teaching It That Way
We need better representation than an annual feather craft project or a Thanksgiving-themed lesson.
Assessment
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The Problem With Test Anxiety Happens Long Before the Test
"Calm down and you'll do fine" is the wrong advice. Here's what to tell students instead.
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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.
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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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Standards & Accountability Opinion Why Are High Schools Graduating Students Who Can’t Do the Work?Graduation ceremonies are running ahead of education, says Moms for Liberty’s outreach director.
Teaching Opinion The Most Important Classroom Habits to Keep Students EngagedHow these teachers keep students from zoning out, build classroom bonds, and connect with parents.
Artificial Intelligence Letter to the Editor Students Need Data and AI LiteracyStudents need opportunities to develop it, says this letter to the editor.
Teaching Opinion Teachers Say These Small Instructional Tweaks Make a Big DifferenceYou don’t have to spend more than a few minutes to create a ripple effect on student learning.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion We’re Stuck on the Wrong Question About SEL in Early ChildhoodA family therapist explores how to help children make sense of their emotions.
School Choice & Charters Opinion School Choice Champion Highlights K-12 DisruptorsEducation advocate Jeanne Allen encourages reform that centers human flourishing.
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Ratings alone don’t help teachers improve. Join us Nov. 10 to hear what happens after the evaluation: feedback, follow-up, and growth.
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AI is reshaping learning. Is assessment keeping up? Join this webinar to explore how to measure student thinking, not just right answers.
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Teaching Opinion What ‘Sold a Story’ Misses About Direct InstructionA veteran educator takes issue with Emily Hanford's stance on a contentious instructional system.
School Choice & Charters Opinion Don’t Be Fooled by Claims That Tax-Credit Scholarships Can Help Public EducationThe latest federal school choice scheme is a Trojan horse, argue Miguel Cardona and Robert Kim.
Teaching Opinion 'Just Stick to Romeo and Juliet': How to Miss the Point About TeachingTeaching may look easy. It requires skills that make the profession anything but.
Teaching Profession Opinion No, Self-Directed Learning Doesn't Make Teachers ObsoleteWhen students own their own learning, professional expertise becomes more important.
School Climate & Safety Opinion Am I Brave Enough to Die for My Students?An unspoken fear haunts educators in the era of school shootings. It’s time we talk about it.
School Choice & Charters Opinion What Could a Blue Wave Mean for School Choice?A Democratic wave could slow school choice’s momentum, but established programs are hard to undo.
School & District Management
Spotlight
Planning Smarter School Environments: From Budgets and Accessibility to Technology and Design
See how schools are connecting physical spaces, digital tools, accessibility, and smarter planning to shape learning environments.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Future of Career Readiness?
Are schools preparing students for tomorrow's workforce? Test your knowledge of the trends and challenges shaping career readiness in K-12.
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School & District Management
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The New Enrollment Landscape: How Demographics, School Choice, and Competition Are Reshaping District Strategy
Explore strategies district leaders are using to adapt, rebuild trust, and make high-impact decisions.