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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.
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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.
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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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Recruitment & Retention Opinion What Trump's $100,000 Visa Fee Could Mean for SchoolsAn expert on teacher migration explains the possible consequences for international teachers.
Student Achievement Opinion When Parents Question Grades, They Aren't Asking About RigorClear expectations matter more to parents than complexity when it comes to student grades.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI in K–12: A New Year Reality Check for School LeadersAI is a boon in later grades, less so in K-5, argues author and educator Michael Horn.
Teaching Opinion A Little Shift in Teaching Can Go a Long Way in the ClassroomThese teachers explain how a small change here and there can impact the classroom.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Stop Assigning Boring Books in English ClassMany teens and young adults aren’t reading for pleasure anymore. School isn’t helping.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI in the Classroom: What a Skeptic and an Optimist Can Both Agree OnPedro and Enrique Noguera recommend four steps for embracing chatbots—with guardrails.
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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
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Reading & Literacy Opinion Yes, Small-Group Reading Instruction Works. But Use It WiselyWhen is the best time to use the approach over whole-class literacy instruction?
Teaching Opinion The Best and Worst of 2025's Education NewsLarry Ferlazzo offers his thoughts on cellphone bans, absenteeism, vouchers, and more.
School & District Management Opinion When Teachers Get in Trouble, It’s Rarely Bad Intentions. It’s Bad BoundariesHere are 3 strategies principals can offer teachers to guide—not restrict—their care for students.
Teaching Profession Opinion After 30 Years as a Teacher, He Became an Interviewer on YouTube. Here's WhyHe’s interviewed Nobel laureates, National Book Award winners, and influential education thinkers.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion What Guidelines Should Teachers Provide for Student AI Use?The goal is to teach students to harness AI to bolster learning and preserve their work's integrity.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion ‘Instant Support’: Why We Should Embrace AI Tools for English LearnersThough not a replacement for educators, it can be a powerful ally, writes Jean-Claude Brizard.
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Spotlight on Enhancing School Safety and Emergency Response
This Spotlight will help you explore proactive measures and effective strategies for enhancing school safety and emergency response.
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Standardized Testing & Improving Student Outcomes?
Answer 7 questions about improving standardized testing and student outcomes.
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As tutoring gains traction in schools, district leaders face critical questions: where to find tutors and how to support them. Education experts share best practices for building effective, sustainable tutoring programs. The abridged article below is the first in an ongoing series focused on real-world challenges and solutions for implementing successful tutoring programs on a large scale.
School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Marketing To District and School Leaders at Conferences and Trade Shows?
Think you know what catches a K-12 leader’s eye at conferences? Take this quiz and test your marketing savvy.