Opinion
Education Funding
Opinion
Manchin Just Downsized the Dems’ Massive Education Spending Plans
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin may have blown a gaping hole in the education community’s hopes for supersized new federal outlays.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
What 9/11 Can Teach Us Today
We can only guess at what weighs on other people. Hurts and wounds are not always visible on the outside.
Teaching
Opinion
Wanted: Students to Write About This School Year
Classroom Q&A is inviting teachers to have their students write about their school experiences for publication here.
Families & the Community
Opinion
How to Preserve the Good Parts of Pandemic Schooling
Yes, there have been a few silver linings for student well-being in the pandemic. Let’s not lose them now.
Social Studies
Opinion
We Faced History on 9/11. Kids Today Are, Too
On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, a teacher explains how to help students understand the day's significance.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
What Great Reading Instruction Is Made Of
Let's focus on specific teaching practices, not confusing labels like "balanced literacy."
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
How Prep Programs Can Help New Teachers
Do the teachers and administrators stepping into the classroom or school office for the first time during the pandemic have what they need?
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School & District Management
Opinion
Leadership Lessons From the Kitchen Table: A Series
Experienced district leaders from one end of the country to the other share their most instructive insights from leading through a pandemic.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
What We Learned About Teachers During the Pandemic: A Series
A researcher shows how teachers went from making school happen to having little say in planning for an unprecedented year.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
How to Get Black History Right: A Series
What does it mean to be an educator of Black history? Educators, students, and historians explore.
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.
Teaching Opinion The Classroom-Management Field Can’t Stop Chasing the Wrong GoalAnd, no, new social-emotional-learning initiatives aren’t the answer, writes Alfie Kohn.
Professional Development Opinion If You’re Conducting PD, Seek Engagement With EducatorsProfessional development can seem one-sided when the facilitator has all the power. Pre-engagement surveys can effectively turn that dynamic around.
Classroom Technology Opinion Some Teachers Are New to Laptop Integration. Here’s How to Manage ItLet students help set expectations and make sure both you and they know how to use the tools are just a couple suggestions educators offer.
School & District Management Opinion New Polling Shows the K-12 COVID Fights Aren’t Going AnywhereTeachers, administrators, and school boards will continue to be squeezed between two angry, distrustful camps when it comes to COVID-19.
Teaching Opinion Integrating SEL & Tech Into This New School YearTechnology opens up programs that allow students to drive their learning, while social-emotional learning influences lessons and teaching.
Equity & Diversity Opinion When Educational Equity Descends Into Educational NihilismSchools need to buckle down to engage and educate kids—not lower (or eliminate) expectations in the name of “equity.”
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The past 18 months changed the face of education forever, leaving teachers, students, and families to adapt to unprecedented challenges in teaching and learning. As we enter the third school year affected by the pandemic—and
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As we return from an abnormal year, it’s an educator’s top priority to make sure the lessons learned under adversity positively impact students during the new school year. Digital curriculum has emerged from the pandemic
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While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reveal systemic racial disparities in educational opportunity, there are revelations to which we can and must respond. Through conscientious efforts, using an intentional focus on race, school leaders can
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Student Well-Being Opinion Educators, Be Future-Ready, But Don’t Ignore the PresentBeing ready for what lies ahead is important, but we also need to gain a better understanding of the here and now.
Student Well-Being Opinion How to Prioritize Student Well-Being This YearUse the Student Thriving Index to find out where your kids stand. Because you cannot manage what you cannot measure.
Classroom Technology Opinion 20 Suggestions About Teaching in a Class Where All Students Have LaptopsOne tip from experienced teachers: Working in a one-to-one classroom is more about a shift in teaching and learning than the use of devices.
School Choice & Charters Opinion What Do Parents Look for When Choosing a School?New polling sheds light on what a nationally representative sample of parents had to say on this question this summer.
Special Education Opinion Inclusive Teachers Must Be 'Asset-Based Believers'Four veteran educators share tips on supporting students with learning differences as they return to classrooms during this pandemic year.
Special Education Opinion 20 Ways to Support Students With Learning Differences This YearEmbed student voices and perspectives into the classroom is one piece of advice educators offer in this third pandemic-affected school year.
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This white paper provides an in-depth look at Safeguarding in action—including its history, impact and resources for schools and districts.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Literacy in Education
In this Spotlight, evaluate the possible gaps your current curriculum may have and gain insights from the front-lines of teaching.
English-Language Learners
Spotlight
Spotlight on Bilingual Instruction
In this Spotlight, identify potential gaps in your schools, evaluate dual-language education programs, and more.
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