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Teaching
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What Do Students Think of Their Teachers?
Teachers who get high grades from students show they care for the person beyond the student.
Assessment
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Why Are Advanced Placement Scores Suddenly So High?
In 2024, nearly three-quarters of students passed the AP U.S. History exam, compared with less than half in 2022.
Federal
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Project 2025's Education Lead on the Controversial Policy Agenda
Here’s what the lead author of the education section in the Heritage Foundation’s proposal has to say.
Professional Development
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It Takes a Village to Design the Best Professional Development
How to bring a community-based leadership to your professional learning this year.
Social Studies
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A Year After Oct. 7, Silence Isn't an Option for Teachers
Teaching about the Israel-Hamas war can feel impossible, but two guardrails offer a path.
Federal
Opinion
Education Is an Afterthought in This Election. That’s a Problem for All of Us
What does it say about our country if presidential candidates walk away from education policy? asks Bettina L. Love.
School Climate & Safety
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‘Homemade’ Solutions to School Safety Can Be Fire Hazards. Here’s What to Know
With the threat of school shootings, it’s natural to guard against intruders. However, this urgency can lead to equally unsafe measures.
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Social Studies
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Celebrating Black History Education: A Collection
This year’s special Education Week Opinion project celebrating Black History Month focuses on what is going well in Black history education.
School & District Management
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'I Used to Think School Systems Were Broken': Educators Reflect
Changing your mind or evolving your thinking is not easy. Hear how these education leaders did just that.
Leadership
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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.
Student Well-Being
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How to Support Your Students Following a Traumatic News Day
Educators and researchers share their advice and reflections on how to respond to tragic events at home and abroad.
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Equity or Equality: Only One of These Sets Students Up for SuccessThree educators offer ideas for how to create an equitable classroom learning experience for students.
School & District Management Opinion Education Leaders, You Can't Do Your Job in IsolationAn unusual way to begin a leadership team retreat leads to a deeper understanding of why teachers and leaders need to work together.
Teaching Opinion Racism Exists in Schools. Here Are Strategies for Addressing ItConfronting racism in schools can be challenging, but doing nothing is a recipe for harming students.
Professional Development Opinion I’m a Math Educator. Here’s How Teacher PD Falls ShortYes, professional development is valuable. But improvements must be made if teachers and students are to receive its full benefits.
Social Studies Opinion How to Host a Voter Drive in Your Classroom (and Why You Should)Get-out-the-vote activities can offer students a powerful lesson in democracy.
Future of Work Opinion This Group is Trying to Teach ‘Digital Literacy.’ Here’s HowHow can students avoid getting duped by deepfakes online?
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Classroom Technology
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A Seat at the Table: Is AI Out to Take Your Job or Help You Do It Better?
With all of the uncertainty K-12 educators have around what AI means might mean for the future, how can the field best prepare young people for an AI-powered future?
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Understanding Learning Differences
Join this free virtual event for insights that will help educators better understand and support students with learning differences.
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Teaching Opinion Mistakes Happen. Here’s How Teachers Can Learn From ThemMany teachers march into classrooms with fixed ideas about how everything is going to proceed. But that attitude often fails.
School & District Management Opinion 5 Lessons Principals Can Learn From U.S. Presidents About LeadershipWhat does it take to lead a school in this polarized political climate? Let history be your guide.
Future of Work Opinion Students Are 'Digital Natives,' But Here’s Where They StruggleThe internet is awash with dubious claims. How can educators teach students to distinguish fact from fiction?
Teaching Profession Opinion 3 Ways Educators Can Make Hard Conversations EasierConversations around hot-button topics can catch teachers and school leaders off guard. Avoidance isn't the answer.
Teaching Opinion All Learning, No Questioning: How Schools Smother CuriosityEducation writer Alfie Kohn names the many policies and practices that get in the way of the most effective learning.
Teaching Opinion Research Studies That Teachers Can Get BehindNot every education study is transformational for student learning. These studies are.
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The District Academic Officer Persona?
The district academic officer is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
Classroom Technology
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Spotlight on Blended Learning
This Spotlight will help you analyze key research on school tech use, explore strategies for engaging virtual instruction, and more.
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