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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.
Reading & Literacy
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What the 'Science of Reading' Movement Has Meant for English Learners
We should think of reading instruction for multilingual learners as a bridge, not a checklist.
School Choice & Charters
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Can School Choice Programs Stamp Out Fraud While Staying Flexible?
With the rollout of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, transparency is vital.
Artificial Intelligence
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Bloom's Taxonomy Needs an Update for the AI Age
Here’s how one superintendent is reimagining the classic framework of learning objectives.
Ed-Tech Policy
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We’re Finally Holding Tech Accountable for Harming Teens. What Happens Next?
For young people, mitigating the risks of social media isn’t as simple as just logging off.
Artificial Intelligence
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Is Your School’s Approach to AI Too Flexible?
It’s tempting to prioritize adaptability when dealing with AI tools. It can also be a mistake.
Mathematics
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Math Needs Its 'Science of Reading' Moment
A psychologist explains how discovery-first math falls short.
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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
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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 & Movement
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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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Classroom Technology Opinion Do Cellphone Bans Really Fix Student Engagement?Can schools offer a more compelling alternative to social media or AI?
English Learners Opinion Teaching English Learners Is Complex. Here Are Some Tested StrategiesTeachers can start by shifting how we think about language development.
Teaching Opinion The Books That Teachers Say Made Them Better at Their JobEducators have taken inspiration through books dealing with a diverse range of subject.
Teaching Opinion This Halloween, Teach Your Students Ghost Stories and Urban LegendsThere’s real academic value in tapping into local tall tales. Here’s why.
Teaching Opinion Your Students Should Be Setting Learning Goals. Tips for Teachers to Make It HappenIn her new book, educator Valerie Bolling offers tips for helping students set and carry out goals.
Teaching Opinion My Fear of Public Speaking Makes Me a Better TeacherInstead of viewing my nervousness as a weakness, I’ve learned it can connect me with my students.
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Teaching Opinion How Can Teachers Meet Their Many Challenges?If the education system focused on students' strengths instead of weaknesses, teachers and students alike would benefit.
Teaching Opinion How I Designed a Life-Skills Class at My School—And Why You Should, TooWant to engage students? Teach them the skills they want to learn. Here’s how to get started.
Teaching Opinion The Best (and Worst) Teacher Advice for Starting the New School YearHow teachers are reconnecting with their joy of teaching, counseling new colleagues, and decorating their classrooms.
Mathematics Opinion Do Math and Grade-Level Instruction Need a Divorce?Every student can achieve math proficiency. Here's how.
Teaching Profession Opinion How to Help Teachers AdvanceExecuting a few different strategies can foster supportive, empowering environments for teachers.
Teaching Opinion The Classroom Observation That Made Me Want to Quit TeachingAn administrator said my students were "disengaged" and yet there's more to it than that, writes a 25-year teaching veteran.
Reading & Literacy
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About a Learner's Reading Journey?
Answer 7 questions about a learner's journey to reading proficiency.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Spotlight on Empowering Students For College and the Workforce
This Spotlight will help you discover approaches schools throughout the country use to expose students to career and technical pathways.
School Climate & Safety
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Creating Inclusive Classrooms?
Answer 7 questions about creating inclusive classrooms for students.
Student Absenteeism
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Spotlight on Chronic Absenteeism
This Spotlight will help you learn about innovative and cost-effective strategies for tackling chronic absenteeism.