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Student Achievement
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Should Teachers Offer Extra Credit? Yay or Nay?
Educators discuss whether extra credit warps grading or reinforces skills students will use later.
Teaching Profession
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‘Whoa, What Are You Doing Here?’: Why This Professor Subs in K-12 Classrooms
Here's how stepping back into the K-12 classroom keeps “Ivory Tower Syndrome” at bay.
Artificial Intelligence
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Schools Are Urged to Embrace AI—and Ban Phones. Can We Resolve the Tension?
Don’t reflexively adopt AI just because “that’s where the world is moving,” cautions Michael Horn.
Teaching
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Students Don't Think School Matches Their Life Goals. How Can We Fix That?
Disengagement is not solved by overstuffed standards, tests, and pacing guides.
Mathematics
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I Thought I Knew When Students Were Engaged in Math Class. I Was Wrong
Engagement is about more than participation; it’s about how students are thinking.
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.
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Social Studies
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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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Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI in the Classroom Is Often Harmful. Why Are Educators Falling Prey to the Hype?“AI is seductive for those who regard education as a series of steps toward a credential,” writes Alfie Kohn.
School & District Management Opinion Educators Are Being Fired for Posting About Charlie Kirk. Is That a Problem?Many schools lack a shared understanding of how free speech and professional ethics intersect on social media.
Social Studies Opinion Over Half My Students Saw Video of Charlie Kirk’s Murder. Here’s How I RespondedAn established classroom routine to discuss current events can help educators navigate hard conversations with their students.
School & District Management Opinion 3 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Great Work Happening in Your SchoolThis principal is trying to tap into intrinsic motivators rather than just bringing another box of donuts.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why Charlie Kirk Was an Icon to So Many BoysThe 31-year-old firebrand offered something different to many who feel adrift.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion What RFK Jr. Is Getting Wrong About ADHDWe research neurodiversity. Here’s what educators should know about Make America Healthy Again misinformation.
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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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Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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Learn how one district turned Portrait of a Learner into an aligned, systemwide practice that sticks.
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Recruitment & Retention Opinion Want to Retain Teachers? Ask the Right Questions Before Hiring ThemTeachers will want to stay in schools that meet their needs as professionals and as humans.
Federal Opinion The Trump Administration Has Mostly Dismantled the Ed. Dept. Should You Care?Here’s how much the administration has really changed federal education policy.
Teaching Opinion I’m Iranian American. Here’s What I Want Educators to Understand About the WarUnderstanding Iran requires holding multiple truths at once, writes education reformer Nina S. Rees.
Teaching Opinion How Teachers Are Solving Classroom Problems by Doing Their Own ResearchEducators share how they are using their own data and self-reflection to support their students.
School & District Management Opinion 6 Years Ago, Schools Closed for COVID. Have We Learned the Right Lessons?A school administrator outlines four priorities to guide true recovery from the pandemic.
School & District Management Opinion My Surgeon Gave Me a Lesson in School LeadershipWhen a personal health issue forced me to get vulnerable with my staff, I learned a lot from my doctor.
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As school technology budgets face increasing scrutiny, administrators seek innovative and cost-effective solutions for their existing device fleets. ChromeOS Flex has emerged as a powerful problem-solver, offering a way to revitalize aging PCs and Macs by extending their lifespan and bringing the benefits of ChromeOS to familiar hardware.
English Learners
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Spotlight on Supporting Emergent Bilinguals
This Spotlight will explore strategies to best support English learners in their language acquisition and academic success.
School Climate & Safety
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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.
Assessment
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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.