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College & Workforce Readiness These Students Are Often Left Out of CTE Programs. Here’s How to Fix It
An expert warns that English learners are often shut out of career pathways.
Jennifer Vilcarino
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Mathematics Making the Math Add Up for Future Elementary School Teachers
Teacher-preparation programs blend math content and pedagogy to target the needs of elementary school teachers.
Evie Blad
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Teaching Opinion ‘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.
Larry Ferlazzo
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Teaching Opinion Teachers Discuss How the Political Climate Has Affected Their Classrooms
Understanding how student attitudes have changed can improve an educator’s instructional approach.
Larry Ferlazzo
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8 min read
Conceptual illustration of classroom conversations and fragmented education elements coming together to form a cohesive picture of a book of classroom knowledge.
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Teaching Opinion Less Clicking, More Clapping: The Power of Games in the Classroom
Tired of competing with screens for student attention? Look to the theater and improv world.
Jocelyn Greene
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5 min read
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Teaching Profession Opinion Having a Bad Day at School? Try These Teacher-Tested Coping Strategies
Even the most seasoned teachers can struggle sometimes. Here’s how to deal.
Larry Ferlazzo
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7 min read
Conceptual illustration of classroom conversations and fragmented education elements coming together to form a cohesive picture of a book of classroom knowledge.
Sonia Pulido for Education Week
Mathematics Low-Income Students Less Likely to Remain in Top Tier for Math
They're also less likely to remain at the top of their class over time. Changing screening policies could help.
Evie Blad
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3 min read
A student works a problem in a second grade math class at Place Bridge Academy, May 20, 2025, in Denver.
A student works a problem in a second grade math class at Place Bridge Academy, May 20, 2025, in Denver. New data shows that, especially in the elementary level, low-income, high-achieving students don't always keep up, pointing to opportunity gaps.
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