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Early Childhood
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Toileting and Tying Shoes: Young Students Increasingly Lack Basic Skills
National survey finds more students struggle with basic foundational skills.
Teaching
Opinion
I’m Iranian American. Here’s What I Want Educators to Understand About the War
Understanding Iran requires holding multiple truths at once, writes education reformer Nina S. Rees.
Teaching
Opinion
How Teachers Are Solving Classroom Problems by Doing Their Own Research
Educators share how they are using their own data and self-reflection to support their students.
Social Studies
Opinion
What Is Civic Hope? And Why Should Schools Care About It?
Cynicism and gloom are not a recipe to promote voting and good citizenship.
Teaching
Data From 50 States: Teachers See Student Behavior as a Significant Problem
They want smaller classes, tougher discipline consequences, and firmer parenting to counter the issue.
Teaching Profession
Data From 50 States: Teachers on Class Sizes, Improving Morale, and How Salaries Stack Up
Teachers across the states report that they make a significant amount beyond what they earn teaching.
Teaching Profession
Data From 50 States: Teachers' Views of How the Profession Is Seen—And Their Own Career Plans
Most believe the public views teaching negatively, and many say they plan to work in other fields.
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College & Workforce Readiness Bold Changes Needed to Prepare Students for AI-Fueled Disruption, Commission SaysA commission calls for a unified federal strategy to address rapidly changing workforce needs.
Reading & Literacy Phonics Is Crucial. But How Much Is Too Much?An influential researcher in the science of reading movement is warns schools may be "overteaching" the skill.
Special Education Inside a K-12 District’s Plan for a Charter School for Students With AutismA specialized charter school will serve a fast-growing segment of a Texas school district's student body.
Curriculum Download How to Teach Cursive: Six Practical Tips (Downloadable)This printable downloadable provides actionable tips for teaching cursive handwriting.
Curriculum Opinion What Policymakers Get Wrong About 'High-Quality' CurriculumSchools can't fix instruction without fixing curriculum, Doug Lemov warns.
Early Childhood Child Care From Age 2: New York City's Plan to Improve Student OutcomesThe city's mayor and governor announced the first four communities to receive free 2-K seats.
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Social Studies A Third of Civics Teachers Have Changed Lessons for Fear of Political BacklashTeachers still face pressures from the legislative push to ban "divisive concepts" in the classroom.
College & Workforce Readiness What SEL Skills Do High School Graduates Need Most? Report Lists Top PicksA review of "portrait of a graduate" documents from hundreds of districts identified key skills.
Early Childhood Q&A Assessing Kindergarten Readiness—During Routine Pediatric CheckupsAn Ohio pediatric hospital's clinics assess preschoolers' literacy readiness during routine visits.
Teaching Opinion Student Agency Inspires Learning. Here Are 8 Ways to Foster ItTeachers must shift their mindset from dictating rules to co-creating agreements with students.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Has Our Zeal for the Science of Reading Created a Cycle of Confusion?I’m an Orton-Gillingham-certified teacher. Here’s why the spread of new programs troubles me.
Teaching Profession Why This Teacher Chose Online Teaching and Plans to Stick With ItRigid schedules and rules for teaching in person make online teaching attractive for some.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Tutoring Works…When It’s Done Right
Well-designed high-dosage tutoring boosts reading, math, and STEM interest, proving that targeted support drives real recovery gains.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Spotlight on College and Career Readiness
Schools are blending career and technical education, internships, and AI skills to prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.
Reading & Literacy
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Spotlight on Creating an Authentic Reading Culture
Create a culture of literacy: abundant books, explicit skills, daily reading, and real engagement that turns students into lifelong readers.
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