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Teaching Profession
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A New Test for Some Would-Be Teachers Might Just Be a Political Move
The goal of an assessment shouldn't be performative politics.
Student Well-Being
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First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power
At 62, I started graduate school the same day my grandson began kindergarten, proof that curiosity and growth never retire.
Teaching
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The Ins and Outs of Effective Culturally Responsive Teaching
Understanding different cultures is a skill all students need.
School & District Management
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3 Tips to Help Principals Handle the Government Shutdown
When the federal government shuts down, the ripple effects eventually reach schools.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
This School Year, Prioritize Youth Mental Health. Here’s How
Especially in rural areas, there's a critical shortage of child mental health care providers.
School & District Management
Opinion
There's a Generational Difference in How Teachers Use Cellphones
Mistaking this as generational fragility or resistance to professionalism is an oversimplification.
Reading & Literacy
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Small-Group Reading Instruction Is Not as Effective as You Think
We’re missing out on a golden opportunity—one that could effectively triple literacy instruction overnight.
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Social Studies
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Why We Need Black History Education: 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
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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
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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Federal Opinion Jeb Bush: Here's How the Trump Administration Should Handle Ed. PolicyThe feds have an opportunity to shift the power dynamic to address the needs of students and families, writes the former governor.
Mathematics Opinion Learning Math Shouldn't Be a 'Hellish Experience'A former business executive and book author created a free platform for teachers and families to promote math fluency for students.
Teaching Opinion 'Fire Everywhere.' How to Find Joy in Teaching Right NowThere has never been a more critical time to teach students the power of words.
Social Studies Opinion 5 Strategies for Teaching Social Studies in Turbulent TimesGiving students the chance to “tug” at current events enables them to explore the historical roots of contemporary issues.
States Opinion Voters Have a Message for Lawmakers About Education: Stop the BlameEducation policy can feel more partisan than ever, but there are a few things most voters agree on.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Teaching Media Literacy in an Era Awash With MisinformationConversations reveal how different student interpretations are from teachers' and can guide instruction.
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Boosting Attendance: What Are Schools Doing to Cut Chronic Absenteeism?
Chronic absenteeism still plagues schools. Learn the real impacts and proven strategies districts use to boost attendance.
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Teaching Opinion The Best and Worst Education News of 2023In many ways, there are indications this was a good year for education. Mostly.
School & District Management Opinion How One State Is Talking About School ImprovementThe country's longest-serving state schools chief addresses what's changed in the field of education during her tenure.
Teaching Opinion The Top 10 Classroom Q&A Posts of 2023Take a look at the most popular Classroom Q&A posts from Larry Ferlazzo's opinion blog.
Education Letter to the Editor EdWeek's Most-Read Letters of 2023Read the most-read Letters to the Editor of the past year.
Teaching Profession Opinion Would You Tell a Student to Become a Teacher? It DependsOpinions are divided on the messages we send young people about the teaching job.
Policy & Politics Opinion The 10 Favorite Rick Hess Straight Up Posts of 2023High-dosage tutoring, teacher pay, artificial intelligence. Those are among the most popular or impactful posts of the year.
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School Funding in an Age of Uncertainty
Allovue’s third annual Education Finance Survey takes stock of on-the-ground realities of school spending at a time of unparalleled uncertainty.
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