Letter to the Editor
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Teaching
Letter to the Editor
The Myth of Differentiation
"We should learn from such epiphanies," writes Mike Schmoker about a recent opinion essay.
Reading & Literacy
Letter to the Editor
Yes, Students Still Need to Develop Decoding Skills Beyond Elementary School
"Without continued attention to advanced decoding, too many students hit a ceiling."
Education Funding
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Expired Funds, Unreliability Harm Rural Schools
Responsible planning requires predictable funding, says a school district superintendent.
Mathematics
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We Can't Fall Into 'Math Wars'
The real opportunity for the field is not to choose sides but to build stronger bridges.
English Learners
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Multilingual Learners Need Oral-Language Development
High-quality curriculum must not leave this out.
Social Studies
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Geography Is More Than Memorization
Knowing basic information is just a start, says a geography professor.
Teaching
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Rethinking Flexibility: It’s the Whole Classroom That Matters
Schools need flexible learning spaces, says this letter to the editor.
School & District Management
Letter to the Editor
‘We Are Very Engaged in Our Work,’ Says Superintendent
A district leader adds more context to what it's like working in his profession.
Reading & Literacy
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Classic Literature Has Value in English Classes
A letter to the editor pushes back on the argument that classic literature is boring.
Social Studies
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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.
Mathematics
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How to Solve the College Math-Readiness Problem
Are our K-12 systems designed for how students actually learn math?
Artificial Intelligence
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Yes, Schools Should Allow Students to Use AI
A high school student defends AI use in this letter to the editor.
Social Studies
Letter to the Editor
Yes, Students Still Need to Learn Geography
Knowing where places are is just the starting point, writes a teacher.
Mathematics
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Don’t Dismiss the ‘Science of Math’ Movement
Standards of evidence must be applied consistently if ed. policy is to improve student outcomes.