Instructional Materials
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Social Studies
Florida Rejects Social Studies Textbooks, Requests Edits for Others. What You Need to Know
Florida's education department rejected more than 30 books for social studies instruction, highlighting a new challenge for publishers.
Social Studies
Florida Wanted Changes to Social Studies Books. Here's a Sample of the Revisions
Textbook publishers found themselves with new, confusing specifications to follow in Florida.
Mathematics
From Our Research Center
What Does Math Teaching Look Like in U.S. Schools? 5 Charts Tell the Story
Results from a nationally representative EdWeek Research Center survey show how math teachers source materials and approach problem-solving.
Curriculum
The Case for Choosing a Physical Book Over a Digital Reader
Physical books encourage a deeper reading of a text than digital devices do, some experts argue.
Science
Q&A
Trouble Getting Students Interested in STEM? These Teachers Figured It Out
Two teachers discuss how they use hands-on learning experiences and bring in professionals to spark students' interest in STEM.
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Curriculum
Opinion
Students Have Climate Anxiety. Here’s What Educators Need to Be Able to Help Them
Teachers and administrators want to help prepare students for a changing world. Three important steps can get them started.
Reading & Literacy
Using a Curriculum Rich in Arts, History, and Science Led to Big Reading Improvements
Students taught using the approach outperformed those in other schools, a new study finds.
Teaching
Video
Teachers, Try This: Improve Student Engagement Through Design
Small differences in font choice and size within classroom materials can make a huge difference for students.
Reading & Literacy
Q&A
Why Printed Books Are Better Than Screens for Learning to Read: Q&A
UCLA professor Maryann Wolf outlines the best ways to teach reading to kids who have grown up using digital devices.
Special Report
How Technology Is Shaping Reading Instruction—for Better or Worse
The transition from print books to reading on computer screens raises questions about how to use digital tools to teach reading.
Social Studies
When It Comes to Social Studies, Elementary Teachers Are on Their Own
Teachers get less PD in the subject than reading and math and often rely on a mash-up of different materials and curricula.
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Science
How to Teach Climate Change: Your Questions, Answered
Two EdWeek reporters answered educators' questions about climate change education and combating feelings of hopelessness among students.