Recruitment & Retention
From Our Research Center
Districts' Strategies to Diversify Teaching Staff, in Charts
New survey data show how districts plan to recruit and retain more teachers of color. This story is part of a special report with strategies for building a diverse staff.
Mathematics
Why Does Fact Fluency Matter in Math? 4 Educators Offer Answers
Teachers and district leaders talk about how they provide support for students who struggle.
English-Language Learners
To Effectively Support English Learners, Build Teachers' Skills, Experts Say
All teachers should be responsible for English learners, researchers said.
Social Studies
Opinion
Whose Land Are You On? How to Get Started Teaching Native American History
A handful of lessons once a year in November isn't enough.
Student Well-Being
Kids Are Getting Priced Out of Youth Sports. How Schools Can Help
The rising costs of youth sports is making these activities unaffordable for many.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Is There a Secret to Faster Learning? Here’s What the Latest Research Says
Some students seem to learn quicker than others. But new research reveals that’s largely a myth.
Student Motivation & Engagement
Winter break is fast approaching. Here are ideas for keeping students engaged.
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How to Find—and Keep—a Diverse Team of Teachers
Principals and district leaders believe diversifying the educator workforce is important—but recruitment and retention often prove tricky.
The Role Mentors and School Leaders Play in Retaining Teachers of Color
Beyond higher pay, experts share key factors that can keep teachers of color in the profession and even at a given school.
Districts' Strategies to Diversify Teaching Staff, in Charts
New EdWeek Research Center survey data highlights how districts plan to recruit and retain more teachers of color.
Will the Ban on Affirmative Action Hurt Diversity? Look to California
Proposition 209 prohibited the use of race in education. Its effects were debated before the U.S. Supreme Court this year.
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Equity & Diversity
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Quiz: What Are the Challenges and Strategies to Diversifying School Staff?
Test your knowledge of recruitment strategies, the role of mentorship in retaining teachers of color, and more.
Teaching
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Answer 7 questions about student engagement.
Classroom Technology
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy?
Answer 7 questions about AI Literacy.
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Reading & Literacy
Video
Teachers, Try This: A Writing Exercise for Amazon’s Strangest Products
Students search for the strangest product they can find on Amazon, and practice writing reviews in this pre-winter break exercise.
Special Education
Video
A Student Wrote a Book About Her Learning Disability. Now, She Has Advice for Teachers
Zoe Kozina, 17, is the author of Your Beautiful Mind, a children’s book published this year.
Mathematics
Video
Teaching Economics (Taylor's Version)
Taylor Swift's massive impact on the economy inspired a high school teacher to create lessons in "Swiftonomics."
Student Well-Being
Video
How This Public School Serves Students Recovering From Addiction
Here’s how this public high school provides support for students recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
School & District Management
Video
Video: Emotional Intelligence, Explained
A look at what emotional intelligence is and why it matters for educational leaders.
Market Trends
Untapped Possibilities: How to Bring Education Products to Developing Countries
Experienced executives and researchers discuss 7 steps education companies can take to gain a stronger understanding of local context and conduct extensive, on-the-ground research.
Marketplace K-12
Nation’s Largest Publisher, Teachers’ Union Are Aligned in Fighting Iowa Law on Book Bans
The plaintiffs say the law is unconstitutional and leaves schools without clear guidance on what content is allowed.
Analyst's View
What’s Missing From ‘Science of Reading’-Focused Products
A K-5 literacy expert discusses common mistakes vendors make when it comes to 'science of reading' products, and what's missing from the industry.
Purchasing Alert
Virginia District Looks for College and Career Readiness Solutions; Utah System Seeks ELA Curriculum
A district in Virginia is looking for information on college and career readiness solutions, while a New Mexico school system seeks professional development.