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The fight for better teacher pay needs the voices of teachers.
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Trump's 3rd Week: Restrictions on Trans Athletes and Moves to Gut the Ed. Dept.
In his third week in office, the president geared up to shrink the Department of Education.
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How Can Schools Get More Men to Be Teachers? Look to Nursing for What Works
More men are becoming nurses—offering some lessons for K-12 education.
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Teachers, Here's How to Build Stronger Relationships With Boys (Downloadable)
Here are eight key strategies for how to reach boys.
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The Problem With Primary Sources in Black History Education
Do you know how to put Black history sources in context?
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Culturally Responsive Teaching Is Misunderstood. How to Correct That
Educators still struggle to execute this instructional approach.
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We are excited to introduce our 2025 class of EdWeek Leaders To Learn From. These district leaders have shown persistence and creativity as they navigate the challenges facing schools in an increasingly diverse, rapidly changing world.
1 / 8[Kids] rise to the occasion over, and over, and over, and over again, if you have people who believe in them and people who remove barriers and put opportunities in front of them.
We knew from that point on that we had built a bridge, that our students could feel normal, they could play with their own siblings at home. And I think for us, that was everything.
When parents and students feel connected to school, they are more likely to come.
I’ve sat in a room with other educators and other HR folks, and they all agree, we need to pay teachers more.
When it comes to equity work, if you put your human hat on and don’t worry about the terminology or whatever...then we’re on to something.
If we want to fix this equity issue in terms of not enough girls and students of color enrolling in computer science, I believe we need to start them young.
It’s not just a one-off. It’s not just a program. Family engagement has to be embedded, just like curriculum and instruction.
If you choose nothing, then the world is going to take you where it takes you. Isn’t it much more powerful if you drive your own ship and guide your own path, so that you can actively make those choices, as opposed to the world making the choices for you?
Does Social-Emotional Learning Really Work? Educators Had a Lot to Say
The emphasis on teaching social-emotional skills continues to expand across K-12 schools.
The SEL Skills Google, Microsoft, and Other Top Companies Want Schools to Teach
Senior executives from U.S. companies put a high priority on so-called "soft skills."
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Experts say social-emotional learning strategies are available for teachers to help students become more independent.
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Many teachers say kids' coping skills are not as good as they used to be.
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Online education has grown from a niche concept into a cornerstone of higher education, and Post University recognized its potential well before it became mainstream.
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Teachers, Try This: Take Classroom Lessons Into the Wild
This Wisconsin district utilizes its school forest to translate classroom lessons into the outdoors.
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What the Dismal Nation's Report Card Means for Reading and Math
The latest results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress show declines in students’ reading with some modest progress in math.
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Teachers, Try This: Combine Movement and Academics in the Classroom
A P.E. teacher shares some ideas for incorporating movement into the classroom for greater student engagement and more effective lessons.
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This School Keeps Kids Moving All Day. See How It Works
Inside a school where movement is woven into academics throughout the day.
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Teachers, Try This: Incorporate Routine Student 'Vibe Checks'
A teacher's tips for mastering the art of digital organization and using student feedback to guide the classroom.
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Trump Has Vowed to Disrupt Education. Here's How Companies Can Navigate the Tumult
Industry insiders offer advice for providers on how they help school district clients weather uncertainty over funding and policy.
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Ed Company Department Directors Feel Ready for Promotion. Their Bosses Don't Agree
The new survey from the Ed-tech Leadership Collective finds that a lack of mentoring is seen as an obstacle to career advancement.
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'How You Win': Curriculum Associates' Departing CEO on Building Trust With Districts
Rob Waldron, who is leaving his role at the curriculum company, talks about how his organization withstood change in the sector and grew.
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Newsela Expands Presence into Math and Science by Acquiring Generation Genius
The deal is valued at $100 million and will allow Newsela to establish a “broader suite of balanced assessment,” its CEO says.
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What Latino Superintendents Say It Will Take to Grow Their RanksThree Latino superintendents talked about the direct and indirect paths to building a pipeline of future district leaders of color.Keeping DEI Work Alive in a Hostile Political ClimateDiversity, equity, and inclusion remains a target for criticism and elimination. A DEI director is navigating his way through it.Policy & PoliticsFederal Trump Threatens Funds to Schools That Let Trans Athletes Compete on Girls' TeamsThe sweeping order is a reversal from the Biden administration, and continues efforts from Trump to roll back protections for transgender youth and adults.
Dozens of Head Start Programs Still Aren't Receiving Promised Federal FundsSome providers of pre-K and child care have waited more than a week for federal reimbursements that typically arrive in 24 hours.Can Trump Ax the Education Department Without Congress?Trump has been flexing his power through executive orders, and there's the potential for one targeting the Education Department.Teaching & LearningReading & Literacy Q&A Why Reading Support Classes Help High Schoolers SucceedBiology, literature, calculus, U.S. history—all high school courses, regardless of subject, require a strong literacy skills.
The Power of Career Pathways for Engaging High School StudentsLazaro Lopez is building career pathways to help students graduate with clear, relevant steps toward college and careers.Closing the Gender Gap in Computer Science Starts With Student InputGirls are less likely to take computer science then their male peers. Designing classes that appeal to them can help close the gap.TechnologyEd-Tech Policy What Schools Look Like Without the Cellphone DistractionStudent behavior has improved and disciplinary referrals have gone down, administrators say.
How a District's Embrace of Esports Is Transforming Special EducationEsports can help build 'soft skills' such as collaboration and teamwork, for students in special education, one district leader says.Schools' AI Policies Are Still Not Clear to Teachers and StudentsGenerative artificial intelligence has been a hot topic in K-12 since 2022, and some educators are eager to see guidance from districts.
