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Science
Opinion
What Should Science Education Look Like 10 Years From Now?
Science instruction has already had some big changes in the past decade. Where is it going next?
Teaching
Opinion
‘Autopilot Is the Enemy’: Why You Should Shake Up Your Stale Classroom Script
Lisa Delpit and Christopher Emdin explain how to bring more agency and energy into teaching.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
Howard Gardner: How AI Will Force Us to 'Rethink' Education
The question isn’t whether to use AI but how, explains the father of multiple intelligences.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Why ‘Just Ask for Help’ Isn't Enough for Teens—and What Schools Can Do Instead
Mental health messaging is out of step with what students actually need, explains one high schooler.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
I Wasn't Ready When a New Slur Hit My Middle School Class. I Will Be Next Time
Anti-immigrant rhetoric does not stop at a school's gates, even where many students are immigrants.
Teaching
Opinion
How Teaching Handwriting Supports Brain Development
Schools shouldn’t abandon handwriting instruction—including cursive—in the digital age.
Teaching
Opinion
Could Your Classroom Use a Little More Fun? Start Here
How teachers and school leaders are incorporating a sense of play into the work.
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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.
School & District Management
Opinion
'I Used to Think School Systems Were Broken': Educators Reflect
Changing your mind or evolving your thinking is not easy. Hear how these education leaders did just that.
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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Artificial Intelligence Opinion How Teachers Are Experimenting With AIFrom supporting students to saving time on tasks, educators share their thoughts on the tool.
Equity & Diversity Opinion How Should White Teachers Show Up for Their Colleagues of Color?Racial equity demands fewer allies and more co-conspirators. Here’s why the distinction matters.
School & District Management Opinion Principals, Don't Start the School Year Without This CommitmentAre you spending your time on what matters most for students? Here’s how to take stock.
English Learners Opinion Listening to Learn: How to Teach English Learners This Overlooked SkillWe must explicitly teach students to be effective listeners—especially in the era of screen time.
Teaching Opinion Teacher Credibility: The Do’s and Don’ts of Earning Your Students’ RespectStudents start sizing up a teacher from day one. Here’s how you can be ready.
School & District Management Opinion The 10 Words That Will Make You Rethink Education LeadershipLeadership isn't about status. It's about service to others.
Early Childhood
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Early Childhood Education: Building Essential Skills for Success
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Learn practical strategies that help principals translate their confidence into stronger collective teacher efficacy and student outcomes.
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School & District Management Opinion Don’t Make This Common Mistake When Onboarding New TeachersA few small adjustments can make experienced teachers feel valued and new teachers supported.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Is Your Classroom Welcoming to English Learners? Here Are 3 Places to StartTeachers have the power to define knowing two languages as an asset not a complication.
Teaching Opinion What Makes a Good Teacher? Lisa Delpit and Christopher Emdin Go DeepThe popular educators expound on race and education in their new book, The Sacred Art of Teaching.
Teaching Opinion Are Schools Squandering Teacher Planning Periods?Protecting teachers’ planning time can’t solve burnout if nobody teaches them how to use that time.
Classroom Technology Opinion We’re Finally Starting to Ask the Right Questions About Ed TechConcerns about screen-saturated schools underscore a sense that “innovation” exacts a human cost.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion Don't Sign an AI Contract for Your District Without Asking These QuestionsAny ed-tech vendor pitching to schools should have clear answers—in writing.
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Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on the Screen Time Reckoning: Educators, Parents, and the Fight for Healthier Classrooms
Screens are reshaping classrooms, but educators are pushing back to restore balance, protect learning, and prioritize human connection.
School & District Management
Spotlight
Spotlight on Driving Successful School Changes During Times of Constraint
Discover proven strategies to lead successful school change despite budget constraints, political pressures, and leadership challenges.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on the Future of Blended Learning: Finding the Right Model for Your School
Discover practical insights for evaluating blended learning models and building flexible, future-ready schools.