School & District Management Polarization in Schools: 5 Timely Remedies for Educators
Find out what contributes to polarization and the impact on K-12 in this year's Big Ideas in Education report.
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Teaching Profession This Teacher Is in Her 64th Year in the Classroom. She Has No Plans to Quit
Martha Strever has, in some cases, taught three generations of students from the same family.
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Martha Strever, a math teacher at Linden Avenue Middle School in Red Hook, N.Y., addresses her class on Sept. 6, 2024.
Martha Strever, a math teacher at Linden Avenue Middle School in Red Hook, N.Y., addresses her class on Sept. 6, 2024.
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School & District Management Opinion From One Superintendent to Another: Get Political
Strong relationships with political leaders help create a supportive network for your schools.
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Professional Development Google Spends $25M on AI Training for Teachers
Most teachers say they haven't received any professional development on AI.
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Classroom Technology What Schools Can Do to Make Teens Smarter Users of AI
Teens who have talked about AI in school are more likely to use it responsibly.
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English Learners What Schools Can Do So They Don't Exclude English Learners From Core Courses
Exclusionary tracking can keep English learners from taking the courses they need to graduate on time.
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Special Reports

Inside One District's Experiment With Competency-Based Education
It’s tough to discern what grades and subjects are being taught in the Moonshot classroom. And that's part of the point.
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What Is Standards-Based Grading, and How Does It Work?
Schools can retool to make instruction more personalized and student-centered. But grading is a common sticking point.
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All States Allow Competency-Based Learning. Will It Become a Reality in Schools?
School districts in every state have the flexibility to adopt competency-based learning, but implementation is easier said than done.
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It's Hard to Shift to Competency-Based Learning. These Strategies Can Help
Educators are interested in the model and supportive of some of its key components, even if largely unfamiliar with the practice.
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Resources

Teaching Quiz QUIZ: Can You Spot the False Claims About Learning and the Brain?
Test your knowledge of common facts and myths about learning science.
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School & District Management Video How School Leaders Can Learn to 'Disagree Better'
Leaders can’t avoid conflict. But they can learn to manage it more effectively.
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School & District Management Video How This Principal Protects Her Teachers’ Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is possible for teachers. School and district leaders play a big role in making it happen.
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Teaching Video Make Learning ‘Binge-Worthy’: Immersive Adventures in the Classroom
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This national parks program takes teachers deep underground.
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Federal Video WATCH: 5 Key Education Moments From the Democratic National Convention
Calls to end gun violence, Tim Walz's background as a teacher, and Project 2025 all made for key K-12 moments at the 2024 convention.
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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. She alluded to proposals to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education during her acceptance speech.
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Education Market Market Analysis How School Districts Are Building Tutoring Programs 'For the Long Run'
K-12 systems are recalibrating their needs and setting new strategies as stimulus money goes away, but academic struggles persist.
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Product Development Industry Insight Getting User Experience Right: Advice for Education Companies
The founder of a user experience firm discusses how UX needs for school products and services are changing.
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Education Market Market Analysis Profile of a Key State Market: California's K-12 Districts Brace for Tough Times Ahead
EdWeek Market Brief's latest installment in its series on state markets looks at shifting policy and budget dynamics in California, and their implications for vendors.
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The $5 million effort will collect curriculum, lessons, and assessments to feed product development.
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