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School Climate & Safety
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It's 3 p.m. Do You Know What Teens Are Doing?
A veteran school reformer is focused on how teens are spending their time after the school day ends.
Teaching
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What Brings Joy and Fulfillment to Teachers? It's All About the Students
Teachers share their best classroom moments.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
Why I'm Not Betting on the Future of Alpha School
A former champion of the ed-tech movement shares his concerns about this new school model.
Federal
Opinion
Public Educators Are Skeptical of the New Federal Tax Credits. They Needn't Be
Unlike vouchers, the new scholarships can benefit students choosing to attend public schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Why I’m Bringing TikTok Dances to My P.E. Class
Physical education needs an update. Here’s how I’m engaging the students who have been left out.
Teaching
Opinion
If They Didn’t Learn It, We Didn’t Teach It
After 24 years working in education, being a brand-new student again taught me a valuable lesson.
Teaching
Letter to the Editor
The Myth of Differentiation
"We should learn from such epiphanies," writes Mike Schmoker about a recent opinion essay.
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Special Report
Big Ideas 2026: Building Bridges So Students Can Thrive
How can you create strong partnerships and manage conflict? A roadmap for education leaders.
Social Studies
Opinion
A Century of Celebrating Black History: A Collection
This year’s special Education Week Opinion project offers perspectives and guidance from educators for improving Black history education.
Leadership
Opinion
The Principal Is In: Advice for Principals
In a biweekly Education Week column, experienced principals and other school leadership experts offer advice for their peers.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
How to Support Your Students Following a Traumatic News Day
Educators and researchers share their advice and reflections on how to respond to tragic events at home and abroad.
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Equity & Diversity Opinion The Real Lesson From Nikole Hannah-Jones’s Public School DilemmaThe journalist’s essay on her daughter’s education went viral. Are people asking the right question?
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 Letter to the Editor Expired Funds, Unreliability Harm Rural SchoolsResponsible planning requires predictable funding, says a school district superintendent.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Why Congress’s Latest Foray Into the Reading Wars Is Too Sloppy to WorkIn trying to promote the science of reading, are politicians doing the opposite?
School & District Management Opinion I’ve Been an Educator for 30 Years. My Students Still Surprise MeA student’s reaction to our new cellphone restrictions was just the first surprise of the year.
School Choice & Charters Opinion What Do Parents Look for in a School?Test scores aren’t the whole story. The CEO of GreatSchools talks about what parents want.
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What the research tells us about active reading and student engagement—and what it means for teaching in an AI-enabled world.
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Teaching Profession Opinion ‘Those Who Can’t, Teach’? Debunking the Biggest Misconceptions About TeachingTeachers are a lot more than just the human version of Google.
School & District Management Opinion Schools Are Held Together by Spreadsheets. I Just Broke Up With MineWhat happens if we stop accepting administrative friction as just part of working in education?
Teaching Opinion Whose Knowledge Counts in the Classroom? A Blueprint for TeachersFour educators advocate a learning experience that centers the student.
School Climate & Safety Opinion AI-Assisted or Not, School Threat Assessment Starts in ClassroomsLeaders must involve teachers when creating an effective school safety system.
Classroom Technology Opinion The Big Flaw With Ed-Tech Tutoring Isn't TechnologicalBefore focusing on the technology, we need to redesign the learning model, Michael Horn argues.
English Learners Opinion Try These Strategies to Engage Parents of English LearnersParents can be more than allies in their children’s education. They can be experts.
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Special Education
Spotlight
Beyond the Diagnosis: Helping Students With Dyslexia Thrive
Explore what educators need to know about dyslexia—and how the right support can help students build confidence and thrive.