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School & District Management
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When It Comes to Leadership, Self-Awareness Matters. Here's Why
One leader learned she had a habit of shutting down others' ideas instead of inspiring them. Here's how she changed.
School & District Management
Opinion
Don’t Bewail Summer Vacation for Students, Rethink It
Students experience summer vacation differently, depending on family resources. We should rethink the tradition with that in mind.
English-Language Learners
Opinion
If the Teacher Does All the Talking, Who's Doing the Learning?
Teachers have to recognize that they are not the focal point of the classroom if they want students to gain and keep knowledge.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
5 Critical Strategies to Make Your School Safer
Here are some actionable steps to start defending students’ physical, mental, and emotional health.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
The Teacher Who Inspired Me to Be Who I Am Today
It wasn’t until 10th grade that a teacher truly saw me for the first time.
Teaching
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Managing Emotional Distress in the Classroom
Four strategies for bringing student-centered instruction to your classroom.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Teacher Stress Is Not Inevitable
But first we need to stop expecting teachers to be Band-Aids for system inequalities. Sacrifice shouldn't be part of the job.
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Policy & Politics
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Mapping the Future of Education: A Collection
Educational progress has stalled. But recommitting to opportunity for students shows the way forward, say advocates from across the country.
Social Studies
Opinion
The Urgency of Black History: A Collection
A strong Black history program is about more than building a curriculum; it’s about building citizens. Here’s where to start.
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.
College & Workforce Readiness
Documentary
A Year Interrupted
When COVID-19 closed schools for millions of students, Education Week documented two seniors as they faced an uncertain future.
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Student Well-Being
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After-School Learning Top Priority: Academics or Fun?
Join our expert panel to discuss how after-school programs and schools can work together to help students recover from pandemic-related learning loss.
Budget & Finance
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Leverage New Funding Sources with Data-Informed Practices
Address the whole child using data-informed practices, gain valuable insights, and learn strategies that can benefit your district.
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- Teaching Opinion Beyond the Curriculum: Educators Reflect on Racism, Democracy, PurposeWhat's the point of school? It does all and none of the things expected of the education system, one teacher concludes.Future of Work Opinion How Will AI Automation Affect Career and Technical Education?It’s always been important to get education right for all students, but the arrival of ChatGPT means it’s now more important than ever.Student Well-Being Opinion What Teachers Get Wrong About CreativityBecause of the priorities school systems set, teachers often stifle students' creativity without even realizing it.School & District Management Opinion When It Comes to DEI, Principals Must Be More Than PerformativeIt takes hard work turning your words into action. A principal shares what that looks like in her school.English-Language Learners Opinion 'Celebrating Mistakes' and Other Ways to Help English-LearnersUsing an asset-based lens, educators can support English-learners as they seek to conquer their fears of a new language and a culture.School Choice & Charters Opinion White Parents Say They Want Diverse Schools, But Will They Send Their Kids?Racial stereotypes and reluctance to be in a racial minority are part of the calculus of how white parents choose schools.
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Spotlight on Teacher Shortages
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