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Teaching Opinion 3 Ways to Make Learning Relevant to Students
Research shows that content relevance is key to student engagement, but many students aren't feeling it. What needs to change?
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School Choice & Charters Opinion Attend These Charter Schools. Leave With College Credentials
The founder of a charter network discusses how his schools bring a K-16 model to the K-12 system.
6 min read
Student Well-Being Letter to the Editor 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.
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School & District Management Opinion 5 Strategies to Empower Teachers to Be Leaders
Here’s how—and why—school leaders should improve their schools’ teacher-leadership approaches.
Matthew Finster & Amy Lamitie
3 min read
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Teaching Opinion Teachers Deserve the Chance to Learn From Failure
Mistakes are an essential part of learning.
Wes Hobbs
4 min read
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Teaching Profession Opinion I Quit Teaching for Ed Tech
Before you leave the teaching profession for another career, here are some things to consider.
Amma Ababio
4 min read
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Recruitment & Retention Opinion Learn to Retain Your Black Teachers
Schools are desperate to recruit Black teachers, writes Bettina L. Love. But do they know how to support them and value their work?
3 min read
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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.
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School & District Management Opinion The Public Role of Education Researchers: A Collection
Rick Hess releases the RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings in tandem with his commentary on the state of public scholarship.
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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.
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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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