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How One District Found Success by Overhauling Writing Instruction
The district anchored its new approach to writing in rich content linked to its new English/language arts curriculum.
Teaching Profession
Meet the 5 Teachers Being Considered for National Teacher of the Year
From P.E. to culturally responsive teaching, the finalists all find ways to connect to their students.
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Teachers Are First Responders in an Ugly Partisan Divide
A middle school teacher argues for a federal investment in civic education.
Education Funding
States Are Rolling in Surplus Cash, But It's Not All Good News for Schools
Some states are ramping up education spending, while others are leaving districts disappointed.
Early Childhood
Which States Offer Universal Pre-K? It's More Complicated Than You Might Think
Universal pre-K is growing in popularity. See which states have established universal pre-K programs or policies.
School & District Management
Divisive Politics Are Harming Schools, District Leaders Say
A new survey reveals how tough the politics are for some leaders, especially in the suburbs.
Holidays
Tips for handling the holiday season, top picks for holiday-themed reads, and more.
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Equity & Diversity
The pandemic exacerbated pre-existing inequalities in education. See the latest.
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Social-Emotional Learning
Conversation around SEL has become heated as it faces parental and political pushback.
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How Does Writing Fit Into the ‘Science of Reading’?
Writing in the early grades is often segmented off from reading. Research suggests teaching them together is both efficient and effective.
'Encoding' Explained: What It Is and Why It's Essential to Literacy
From children's earliest strokes on a page to letter formation and spelling, writing helps students connect speech to print.
Young Writers Need Structure to Learn the Craft. How Much Is Enough?
Writing instruction should give students both tools and exemplars they can use—and frequent opportunities to practice them at length.
How One District Found Success by Overhauling Writing Instruction
The district anchored its new approach to writing in rich content linked to its new English/language arts curriculum.
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The Science of Reading?
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Spotlight on Assessment
This Spotlight will help you examine updated testing guidance from the U.S. Dept. of Ed, analyze college-placement test scores, and more.
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Teaching
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Teachers, Try This: Build a Lesson Plan Using ChatGPT
One educator explains how teachers can use ChatGPT to create lesson plans, and offers insight and advice on the process and its pitfalls.
Student Well-Being
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How Districts Can Improve Mental Health Through Building Design
The WELL Building Institute offers ideas for improving student and teacher mental health, including low-cost options like reducing clutter.
Student Well-Being
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How This School Uses Architecture and Design to Improve Mental Health
John Lewis Elementary School in Washington, D.C., was designed with mental health in mind. It’s become a model for the district.
Social Studies
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Updating Social Studies Expectations in the ‘Critical Race Theory’ Era
Always a focal point for controversy, updating what students should know in history class became especially charged in late 2021 and 2022.
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Key Developments in Reading Policy in 2022: A Video Recap
Education Week’s Sarah Schwartz summarizes this year’s developments in reading policy.
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Feds Back Potential Launch of Cutting-Edge Education Research Program
An omnibus spending measure signed into law by President Biden supports the launch of a new research program modeled on a renowned defense program known as DARPA.
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California District Seeks After-School Programming; Ohio School System to Buy Chromebooks
A district in California is looking for after-school program services, while an Ohio school system seeks Chromebooks.
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Leading a City School District Is Tough. A New Program Aims to Ease the WayIts creators hope to drive down big-city superintendent turnover by preparing candidates for the stresses of leadership.Using Therapy Dogs in Schools: 8 Do's and Don'tsRead expert advice for bringing a therapy dog into your school, including concerns about breed, temperament, and training.Policy & PoliticsFederal Teachers Shouldn't Have to Drive Ubers on the Side, Education Secretary SaysIn a speech on priorities for the year, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said teachers should be paid competitive salaries.
Education Equity Expert: 'We've Gotta Give Up the Notion of Local Control'David Sciarra, stepping down as head of the Education Law Center, says states have been let off the hook in the push for education equity.Some Schools Will Get Money From Opioid Settlements—But It Won't Be EasyConflicts and unanswered questions stymie schools' efforts to secure a share of recent legal settlements from opioid makers.Teaching & LearningTeaching Profession Scared, Anxious, Worried: States’ New Restrictions Have Teachers on EdgeEven math and science teachers say they're self-censoring and frightened about falling afoul of the policies.
Florida's Ban on AP African American Studies, ExplainedFlorida high schoolers will not be able to take an AP Black history course, after the course was banned for allegedly being inaccurate and illegal.How Should Schools Celebrate 100 Days of School? Educators Are SplitThe tradition of asking students and staff to dress up as a 100-year-olds is especially polarizing.TechnologyPrivacy & Security 3 Ways Schools Can Reduce Cybersecurity RisksA new federal report outlines steps schools can take to protect against cybersecurity threats.
Ed. Dept. Outlines How Schools Can Use Federal Funds to Sustain Tech ProgramsSchool districts can use federal funds to support digital learning programs started during the pandemic.Students Want to Know More About Careers in Climate Change—NowTeachers are not talking about these types of careers as much as many students would like.
