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Democracy Inside—and Outside—an Egyptian Classroom

As events continue to unfold in Egypt, teacher Adam Herzig recalls the scene inside his Cairo classroom in 2011 when the revolution began. (July 12, 2013)

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What Happens to Finland's Well-Educated Young People?

High youth-unemployment rates in Finland show that even a strong education system can't solve all societal ills by itself, Nancy Hoffman writes. (July 31, 2013)

The Deeper Purpose of Learning: Satisfaction

Teachers and students should focus less on grades and more on the deeper satisfaction that learning offers, Cord Ivanyi writes. (July 26, 2013)

Beyond Compliance: Rethinking Discipline and Codes of Conduct

Creating a safe and supportive school climate where student and teacher voices are valued is far preferable to a compliance-driven approach, write Maurice J. Elias and William H. Trusheim. (July 25, 2013)

What Do We Mean by 'Reading' Maps?

(July 22, 2013)

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Using the Web-based storytelling platform Storify, Education Week Commentary compiled quotes, stories, photos, tweets, and readers' reflections on education issues. Recent collections include:

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OpEducation Blog: Teacher Prep

This month, in OpEducation, Education Week's Commentary editors asked whether teacher education programs do a good job of preparing future teachers for the classroom. (June 10, 2013)

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Gaining a New Appreciation for Assessments

Upon transferring to a school in Mexico that has insufficient records of students’ literacy levels, a teacher comes to see the value in assessments. (June 18, 2013)

Common Core: Diamond in the Rough?

In a discussion about what the common core means for educators, two teachers describe the ways they’ve seen it lead to “joyful learning.” (June 18, 2013)

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Commentary considers teacher education and the best ways to prepare new educators for the classroom. Read more. (June 10, 2013)

The Common Core State Standards have prompted numerous Education Week Commentaries and, in turn, reader responses. Read more. (August 20, 2012)

The Federal Role in Education

This collection of essays adapted for Education Week from the book Carrots, Sticks, and the Bully Pulpit examines federal involvement in education policy. Read more. (May 1, 2012)

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