Letter to the Editor
Education Week takes no editorial positions but welcomes the opinions, comments, and ideas of its readers. Here's how to submit a letter to the editor.
Social Studies
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Teach Black Fear in U.S. History, Analyze White Fear More
The fear that white people have of Black people deserves further classroom analysis, says this letter to the editor.
School Climate & Safety
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How to Support Students Following a School Shooting
An educator offers seven tips for teachers and parents about how to talk to kids about and help them deal with the aftermath of school shootings.
Student Well-Being & Movement
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Schools Must Combine Exercise and Learning in the Classroom
It’s important for students to add movement into their daily school routine, says this letter to the editor.
Student Well-Being & Movement
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Better Sleep and Breathing Habits May Improve Mental Health
A parent and yoga instructor explains the importance of good breathing and sleep in this letter to the editor.
Budget & Finance
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Federal Funds Should Be Prioritized to Support Mental Health
A psychologist urges districts to invest in social-emotional and mental health supports—above all others—in this letter to the editor.
Reading & Literacy
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We Must Integrate Reading and Writing
"How to develop a nation of great writers is worthy of further discussion," says this letter to the editor.
Special Education
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Teach Both General and Special Education With a Purpose
"Education is about creating an environment where everyone can learn and grow," says this letter to the editor.
School Climate & Safety
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There Are No Quick Fixes to School Shootings
"Unless we get serious about community safety, there will be no school safety," says this letter to the editor.
Teaching
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When Can ‘Group Work’ Be Productive?
This letter to the editor offers insight on how to get real collaboration out of group work.
Education
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EdWeek's Most-Read Letters of 2022
Here are this year’s top five Letters to the Editor.
Reading & Literacy
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Publishing Calkins Was a Mistake
A reading tutor and teacher argues that publishing Lucy Calkins' recent essay was a mistake in this letter to the editor.
Reading & Literacy
Letter to the Editor
The Literacy Crisis Has Had Enough Of Lucy Calkins’ ‘Opinions’
A reader expresses her disappointment at EdWeek's decision to publish a recent opinion essay from Lucy Calkins.
Reading & Literacy
Letter to the Editor
Dear Lucy: Phonics-Only Is a Worn-Out Straw Man
A literacy interventionist writes that Lucy Calkins' recent essay misrepresents her critics.
Special Education
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We Must Recognize the Significance of Occupational Therapy in Schools
An occupational therapist urges states to make transition services a priority when addressing the crisis faced by students impacted by COVID.