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Student Well-Being
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To Boost Student Mental Health, Support Teachers
Once extra federal aid vanishes, teachers will be faced with serving in the role as ill-equipped mental health professionals.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
Where Do Democrats Stand on Education?
The politics of education reform have shifted drastically since the Obama era. How has one Democratic education group responded?
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Farewell: Ask a Psychologist Says Goodbye
Angela Duckworth announces the sunsetting of the Character Lab and the Education Week Opinion blog.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Teachers Aren't 'Silicon Valley's Lackeys'
“We must remember that tech companies want different things for our children from what we do,” writes an English teacher.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
My Life as a Substitute Teacher in Suburbia: Chaos and Cruelty
I was ignorant of the reality until I started teaching, writes a recent college graduate.
Teaching
Opinion
'We Need Help': Teaching Amid Turbulence (Video)
None of her experiences as a Black woman or her professional training prepared her for this moment, explains a high school teacher.
School & District Management
Opinion
3 Steps for Culturally Competent Education Outside the Classroom
It’s not just all on teachers; the front office staff has a role to play in making schools more equitable.
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Social Studies
Opinion
Celebrating Black History Education: A Collection
This year’s special Education Week Opinion project celebrating Black History Month focuses on what is going well in 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
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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A Seat at the Table With Education Week
A live, online video conversation and webinar where experts in the field and fellow practitioners answer your questions on a range of topics and issues that matter most to you.
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Teaching Opinion So Much Research, So Little Time for Teachers to Put It Into PracticeEducation research is voluminous, but teachers often aren't shown how to adapt the findings into their practice.
School & District Management Opinion Why Schools Struggle With Implementation. And How They Can Do BetterImprovement efforts often sputter when the rubber hits the road. But do they have to?
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Looking for ways to make math matter for all your students? Gain strategies that help them make the connection as well as the grade.
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Classroom Technology Opinion No, AI Detection Won’t Solve CheatingWant to address concerns about student ChatGPT use? Here are five steps to take instead of turning to unreliable detection tools.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Reading Fluency: The Neglected Key to Reading SuccessA reading researcher asks whether dismal reading results could stem from the fact that decoding doesn't automatically lead to comprehension.
School & District Management Opinion Teachers and Students Need Support. 5 Ways Administrators Can HelpIn the simplest terms, administrators advise, be present by both listening carefully and being accessible electronically and by phone.
Student Well-Being Opinion Tests Often Stress Students. These Tips Can Calm Their NervesIt's normal for students to feel anxious about tests and presentations. Here's what the research says can help them.
Policy & Politics Opinion Is Education Research Too Political?Outgoing Institute of Education Sciences Director Mark Schneider laments politicization at the Ed. Department—and in academia writ large.
School & District Management Opinion When Women Hold Each Other Back: A Call to Action for Female PrincipalsWith so many barriers already facing women seeking administrative roles, we should not be dimming each other’s lights.
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During Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, students at Gillespie High School are taking proactive steps to raise awareness and cultivate safe driving practices within their community.
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Spotlight on Empowering Educators and Engaging Students
This Spotlight will help you leverage technology to meet students’ individual needs, investigate how ed tech can help teachers, and more.
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