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A New Federal Education Tax Credit Is Creating a Dilemma for Blue States
A new tax credit is forcing Democrats to navigate the tensions of politics and principles.
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We Need to Stop Overrelying on Student Test Scores
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The Most Popular Instructional Strategies That Don't Work
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We Studied How AI Shapes Teachers’ Well-Being. Here’s What We Found
Stop asking if AI will help teachers save time. Ask if it will make the job more sustainable.
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A Student’s Perspective on AI in Schools
A high schooler shares what he thinks about artificial intelligence in this letter to the editor.
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Don’t Dismiss the ‘Science of Math’ Movement
Standards of evidence must be applied consistently if ed. policy is to improve student outcomes.
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Don’t Ban Phones, Limit Them
Phones can be useful tools, says a high school student.
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In a biweekly Education Week column, experienced principals and other school leadership experts offer advice for their peers.
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