Opinion
Science
Opinion
Strategies to Help Students Embrace Science Instruction
Knowing 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 Decision
Stuck in a spin? This practice can help free an education leader to act.
School & District Management
Opinion
Have Politics Hijacked Education Policy?
School boards should be held more accountable to student learning, says this scholar.
Teaching
Opinion
The Three Big Misconceptions About Student Engagement
For teachers, engagement is the holy grail. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong?
Families & the Community
Opinion
Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family Night
School leaders should treat families as partners, not spectators. Here are 7 strategies.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
AI-Drafted Emails Aren't as Good as You Think: A School HR Director Explains
I prompted ChatGPT to write a teacher’s work accommodation request. Here’s what it got wrong.
Teaching
Opinion
Has ‘Brain-Based’ Education Gone Too Far?
There is a subtle danger in allowing neuroscience to dominate our understanding of learning.
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Social Studies
Opinion
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
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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A live, online video conversation and webinar where experts in the field and fellow practitioners answer your questions on a range of topics and issues that matter most to you.
Mathematics Opinion How to Make Every Student Feel Like a ‘Math Person’Math teachers and researchers discuss how to make the subject more engaging and accessible.
Teaching Opinion If Students Understand Their Emotions, They Learn BetterEquipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school.
School Choice & Charters Opinion 'This Place Feels Like Me': Why My School District Needed a MicroschoolA superintendent writes about adding a small, flexible learning site to his district's traditional schools.
School & District Management Opinion The Difference Between 'Solving a Problem' and 'Changing Patterns' in SchoolsAdvice on getting new habits to stick.
Teaching Opinion How Are Trump Administration Policies Affecting the Classroom?Leaders cry in coaching sessions. Still, they show up brave and stand strong.
Teaching Opinion Students Aren't Being Indoctrinated. The Real Problem Is Mistrust of TeachersTeachers are avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
Reading & Literacy
K-12 Essentials Forum
Supporting Struggling Readers in Middle and High School
Join this free virtual event to learn more about policy, data, research, and experiences around supporting older students who struggle to read.
School & District Management
Webinar
Squeeze More Learning Time Out of the School Day
Learn how to increase learning time for your students by identifying and minimizing classroom disruptions.
Recruitment & Retention
Webinar
EdRecruiter 2026 Survey Results: How School Districts are Finding and Keeping Talent
Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals.
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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.
Assessment Letter to the Editor It’s Time to Think About What Grades Really Mean"Traditional grading often masks what a learner actually knows or is able to do."
Student Well-Being & Movement Letter to the Editor Charlie Kirk’s Real LegacyA teacher shares her concerns about the subject of an opinion blog post.
School Choice & Charters Opinion Should States Mandate Student Testing for Choice Programs?There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion The Question You Need to Answer Before Crafting Any New Ed-Tech PolicyWhen debating the appropriate use of AI in schools, don't get ahead of yourself.
Professional Development Opinion Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It SoAs an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that.
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.
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This report provides sensible answers and concrete solutions to help educators make evidence-based decisions to improve campus security.
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.