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Mathematics Letter to the Editor How to Solve the College Math-Readiness Problem
Are our K-12 systems designed for how students actually learn math?
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Teaching Profession Download 5 Strategies for Supporting K-12 Teachers: Lessons From Texas
An April 14 event hosted by Education Week and Texas Public Radio surfaced challenges, and potential solutions.
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Teaching From Our Research Center Why Teachers Still Assign Homework
An EdWeek Research Center survey finds that educators see homework as building students' knowledge—and responsibility.
Sean Cavanagh & Jennifer Vilcarino
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College & Workforce Readiness Not All Students Are College-Bound. More Schools Are Paying Attention
The "college for all" rallying cry is quieting down, even at traditional college-prep high schools.
Elizabeth Heubeck
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Boone Williams, 20, center, talks to other students in the apprentice training program class at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 572 facility in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Williams says eventually he expects to earn far more than friends who took quick jobs after high school. He even thinks he’s better off than some who went to college — he knows too many who dropped out or took on debt for degrees they never used. “In the long run, I’m going to be way more set than any of them,” he says.
Boone Williams, 20, center, talks with students in an apprentice training class at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 572 facility in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 2, 2023. Programs like this reflect growing interest in career pathways as more students weigh alternatives to traditional four-year college degrees.
Mark Zaleski/AP
Reading & Literacy 14-Year-Old Bounces Back, Dominates Spell-Off to Win the National Scripps Bee
The teenager from California who missed his school bee last year set a spell-off record Thursday night.
The Associated Press
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Surrounded by family and friends, Shrey Parikh, 14, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., holds his trophy after winning the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Washington.
Surrounded by family and friends, Shrey Parikh, 14, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., holds his trophy after winning the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Washington.
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Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Classic Literature Has Value in English Classes
A letter to the editor pushes back on the argument that classic literature is boring.
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Social Studies Letter to the Editor To Understand the World They Live in, Kids Need to Learn Geography
The president of the National Council for Geographic Education advocates for geographic knowledge.
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    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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    Four educators share how to build predictable daily structures—and why you should.
    Larry Ferlazzo, May 27, 2026
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    ANNANDALE, VA - APRIL 08: English learners are taught the subject, algebra one with ESOL teacher , Anna Kyle, (right)shown here with tenth grader Thinh Vuong Phung and Student teacher Kim Ngo (left) at Annandale High School on April 08, 2026 in Annandale, Virginia. Various approaches include group work, community building, and academic literacy. Materials are created collaboratively, including digital activities (e.g. Kahoot) with writing and speaking assessments. The team tracks progress using standards-based grading and a running spreadsheet. Teachers emphasize vocabulary skills, interactive notebooks, and scaffolds to support language learners. The success of multilingual learners is monitored through test data and reassessments, ensuring students understand their mastery of standards. 
    English learners are taught Algebra I by an ESOL teacher at Annandale High School on April 8, 2026 in Annandale, Virginia. English learners in middle and high school are at different places in their language development, which can undermine their confidence and engagement in the subject.
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    English Learners Making the "Puzzles" of Math Lessons Less Confusing for English Learners
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    Jennifer Vilcarino, May 26, 2026
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