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How to Intertwine the Science of Teaching With the Art of It
The best teachers rely on many strategies to meet the challenges that arise in the classroom.
Families & the Community
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Why Don’t We Talk More About Family Structure in Schooling?
A new report examines the role of family structure on academic success.
Education Funding
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An Expert Explains How the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Will Work
A former Ed. Dept. official predicts the program will generate $3 billion for scholarships in 2027.
Artificial Intelligence
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Think Your Students Know More About AI Than You Do? Read This
Here are four things your students don’t understand about AI—and what you can do about it.
Teaching
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Shame Is a Natural Part of Teaching. Does Your School Make Space for It?
Every teacher has lost their cool in the classroom. It’s what happens next that matters.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
How a Marketplace Full of Reading Tools Only Adds to the Literacy Problem
This is a symptom of a larger issue: the lack of coherence in K-12 education.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
The Real Lesson From Nikole Hannah-Jones’s Public School Dilemma
The journalist’s essay on her daughter’s education went viral. Are people asking the right question?
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School & District Management
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
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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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Mathematics Opinion We’re Hiding the Beauty of Math From ChildrenWe don’t wait until kids are independent readers to read them good stories. Why wait for fun math?
Teaching Opinion ‘A Must for Effective Teaching’: 14 Ways to Fill Holes in Students’ LearningEducators recommend strategies for making content accessible.
Federal Opinion Public Educators Are Skeptical of the New Federal Tax Credits. They Needn't BeUnlike vouchers, the new scholarships can benefit students choosing to attend public schools.
School Climate & Safety Opinion 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.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why I’m Bringing TikTok Dances to My P.E. ClassPhysical education needs an update. Here’s how I’m engaging the students who have been left out.
Teaching Opinion What Brings Joy and Fulfillment to Teachers? It's All About the StudentsTeachers share their best classroom moments.
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Teacher Preparation
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What Teacher Education Should Look Like in the Age of AI
Explore the current trends around the use of AI in teacher preparation and continuing education with data from the EdWeek Research Center.
English Learners
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How Can School Districts Better Support English Learners With Disabilities?
Join this webinar to hear recent findings from the EdWeek Research Center and discover practical strategies for improvement.
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Teaching Opinion If They Didn’t Learn It, We Didn’t Teach ItAfter 24 years working in education, being a brand-new student again taught me a valuable lesson.
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.
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 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?
Artificial Intelligence Opinion Why I'm Not Betting on the Future of Alpha SchoolA former champion of the ed-tech movement shares his concerns about this new school model.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Building Responsive Literacy Systems for Every Learner
Build a responsive literacy system with strategies for stronger instruction, targeted support, and success for every reader.
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Science
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From Coding to AI Literacy: Rethinking Computer Science Across K-12
Explore how districts can build more inclusive computer science pathways while supporting the teachers who make them possible.
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Explore how Western U.S leaders are building the support, focus, and follow-through needed to turn literacy research into daily practice.