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Assessment
Opinion
Learning Is Dynamic. Grading Should Be, Too
The traditional way of grading students isn't helping them.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
Can AI Support Student Learning? Depends Who You Ask
Ed tech is supposed to give teachers more time to mentor. It’s not clear if it does.
School & District Management
Opinion
‘This Isn’t Working’: Educators Share Unsolicited Advice for District Leaders
How can superintendents improve student outcomes—without micromanaging teachers?
Teaching
Opinion
The Weight Room Is the Best Classroom in a School
The lessons I’ve learned as a strength and conditioning coach make me a better classroom teacher.
School & District Management
Opinion
We’re Not Preparing Principals for the Real Job of School Leadership
A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults.
Artificial Intelligence
Letter to the Editor
Artificial Intelligence: Reality Versus Hype
"AI is a deeper manifestation of the pernicious trend to let technology co-opt human agency."
Teaching
Letter to the Editor
Small-Group Instruction, Revisited
A letter to the editor shares how to make small-group instruction work.
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Social Studies
Opinion
A Century of Celebrating Black History: A Collection
This year’s special Education Week Opinion project offers perspectives and guidance from educators for improving Black history education.
School & District Management
Opinion
'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
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
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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Social Studies Opinion Over Half My Students Saw Video of Charlie Kirk’s Murder. Here’s How I RespondedAn established classroom routine to discuss current events can help educators navigate hard conversations with their students.
School & District Management Opinion 3 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Great Work Happening in Your SchoolThis principal is trying to tap into intrinsic motivators rather than just bringing another box of donuts.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why Charlie Kirk Was an Icon to So Many BoysThe 31-year-old firebrand offered something different to many who feel adrift.
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Teaching Opinion Students Make Mistakes. Here Are Better Ways to Correct ThemTeachers need to take care in how they give feedback so they don't break trust with students.
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Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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Science Opinion Strategies to Help Students Embrace Science InstructionKnowing how to redirect science denial in your classroom is a strong way to start.
School & District Management Opinion The 5‑Minute Clarity Reset: How a Small Pause Can Change a Big DecisionStuck in a spin? This practice can help free an education leader to act.
Families & the Community Opinion Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family NightSchool leaders should treat families as partners, not spectators. Here are 7 strategies.
School & District Management Opinion Have Politics Hijacked Education Policy?School boards should be held more accountable to student learning, says this scholar.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Scrubbing Critical Conversations About Racism Isn't Helping Your StudentsFive ways to create "brave spaces" for your classroom while also embracing humanity.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI-Drafted Emails Aren't as Good as You Think: A School HR Director ExplainsI prompted ChatGPT to write a teacher’s work accommodation request. Here’s what it got wrong.
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI in Education: Save Time, Scale Programs, and Prioritize The Human Connection
This Spotlight will explore how AI is helping educators save time, scale programs, and refocus on what matters most—students.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Can You Decode the Latest K-12 Buzzwords and Acronyms?
Education-speak evolves daily—can you translate the latest K-12 terms and trends?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS in Practice: From Life Skills to Learning Strategies
This Spotlight focuses on MTSS, providing a framework to support both students and educators across a range of needs and settings.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: How Interventions Transform Learning
This Spotlight explores how interventions can shape student outcomes, with a focus on supporting older students who struggle with reading.