Letter to the Editor
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Social Studies
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Geography Is More Than Memorization
Knowing basic information is just a start, says a geography professor.
Teaching
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Rethinking Flexibility: It’s the Whole Classroom That Matters
Schools need flexible learning spaces, says this letter to the editor.
School & District Management
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‘We Are Very Engaged in Our Work,’ Says Superintendent
A district leader adds more context to what it's like working in his profession.
Reading & Literacy
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Classic Literature Has Value in English Classes
A letter to the editor pushes back on the argument that classic literature is boring.
Social Studies
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To Understand the World They Live in, Kids Need to Learn Geography
The president of the National Council for Geographic Education advocates for geographic knowledge.
Mathematics
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How to Solve the College Math-Readiness Problem
Are our K-12 systems designed for how students actually learn math?
Artificial Intelligence
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Yes, Schools Should Allow Students to Use AI
A high school student defends AI use in this letter to the editor.
Artificial Intelligence
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A Student’s Perspective on AI in Schools
A high schooler shares what he thinks about artificial intelligence in this letter to the editor.
Social Studies
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Yes, Students Still Need to Learn Geography
Knowing where places are is just the starting point, writes a teacher.
Mathematics
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Don’t Dismiss the ‘Science of Math’ Movement
Standards of evidence must be applied consistently if ed. policy is to improve student outcomes.
Ed-Tech Policy
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Don’t Ban Phones, Limit Them
Phones can be useful tools, says a high school student.
Teaching
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Small-Group Instruction, Revisited
A letter to the editor shares how to make small-group instruction work.
Artificial Intelligence
Letter to the Editor
Artificial Intelligence: Reality Versus Hype
"AI is a deeper manifestation of the pernicious trend to let technology co-opt human agency."
Reading & Literacy
Letter to the Editor
Reading Instruction Must Use Whole Books
Reading passages serve a purpose but don't compare to reading the whole book, says this letter.