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Teaching Profession Opinion A New Test for Some Would-Be Teachers Might Just Be a Political Move
The goal of an assessment shouldn't be performative politics.
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Student Well-Being Opinion 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.
Michael Nelson
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Teaching Opinion The Ins and Outs of Effective Culturally Responsive Teaching
Understanding different cultures is a skill all students need.
Larry Ferlazzo
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When the federal government shuts down, the ripple effects eventually reach schools.
Meagan Booth
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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.
Steve Bullock
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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.
Meagan Booth
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Reading & Literacy Opinion 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.
Mike Schmoker & Timothy Shanahan
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