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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.
School & District Management
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Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, Too
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
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
Opinion
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
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
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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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A Seat at the Table With Education Week
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.
Teaching Profession Letter to the Editor Let’s Hear From More TeachersA retired educator praises a teacher's opinion essay.
Mathematics Opinion 3 Big Changes My School Is Making to Boost Math AchievementIt’s time for math educators to look inward to keep what's working and fix what's not.
Teaching Opinion Are Students Really Learning? How to Check for UnderstandingOne of the best methods is to make student thinking visible.
School & District Management Opinion The One Word That Educators Can Use to Reclaim Their JoyThe work may not change, but your perspective can.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why a Good School Needs Both Coaches and RefereesIf teachers are forced into being referees, they can't fill that role properly or coach well, either.
Teacher Preparation Opinion I Adapted a Hospital Practice for Teacher Prep. It Was TransformativeMedical-style huddles can help future teachers recognize classroom strategies as they happen.
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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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Teaching Opinion The Three Big Misconceptions About Student EngagementFor teachers, engagement is the holy grail. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong?
Science Opinion Strategies to Help Students Embrace Science InstructionKnowing 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 DecisionStuck in a spin? This practice can help free an education leader to act.
Families & the Community Opinion Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family NightSchool leaders should treat families as partners, not spectators. Here are 7 strategies.
School & District Management Opinion Have Politics Hijacked Education Policy?School boards should be held more accountable to student learning, says this scholar.
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.
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.
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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.