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What Children Know That Adults Don't: Celebrating the Magic of Childhood
Justin Minkel encourages teachers to incorporate the creative wonder of childhood into their classrooms to make space for student individuality and help develop a love for learning. Read more.
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The 10 Key Elements of Transformational Coaching
Instructional coaches are supportive partners in the classroom. Linda Yaron shares some key foundations of coaching that transform the classroom into a place of reflection and collaborative dialogue. Read more.
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Can Movies Replace Books in Reading Class?
A school district near Trenton, N.J. is arguing that teachers often have a good reason for not asking students to read entire books. Read more.
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MORE STORIES
Assessing Quality of Teaching Staff Still Complex Despite ESSA’s Leeway
(Quality Counts)
Bullying and Students With Disabilities: A Resource Guide
(On Special Education)
Finalists for 2017 National Teacher of the Year Come From Creative Backgrounds
(Teaching Now)
Teacher Parodies Adele With ‘Snow’ (Viral Video)
(On Air: A Video Blog)
Young Denver Teachers Hope to Change Their Union’s Direction
(Teacher Beat)
Missouri Teachers See Student Academic Gains After Making Home Visits
(Teaching Now)
Study: Some Elementary Math Textbooks Are Better Than Others
(Curriculum Matters)
‘The Magic School Bus’ Will Return to Teach New Generations About STEM
(Teaching Now)
Working Toward a Science of Teaching
(Teacher Beat)
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TEACHER BLOGS
To the Educators Who Will Teach My Black Daughter
(Teacher-Leader Voices)
Why Consider Substitute Teaching? (I’m Talking to You, December Grads!)
(Career Corner)
Author Interview: ‘More Mirrors in the Classroom’
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)
17 Critical Issues Facing Education in 2017
(Finding Common Ground)
Turning Off Autopilot: A New Year’s Letter to My Students
(The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools)
Will Government Protect Student Interests?
(Capturing the Spark: Energizing Teaching and Schools)
It’s Time to Streamline Writing Expectations From Secondary to Higher Ed
(Work in Progress)
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Managing Classroom Interruptions (Video)
Mary Abdul Wajid, a kindergarten teacher at Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy in Oakland, Calif., uses visual aids to help her students recall classroom expectations and determine their needs before asking for help. Watch video.
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EDUCATION WEEK SPOTLIGHT
Principal Leadership
In this Spotlight, learn how principals are providing input on ESSA's implementation, gaining management savvy from the business world, and balancing classroom visits with other leadership responsibilities. See other Spotlights.
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