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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.
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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.
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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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School Choice & Charters Opinion Civil Society Is Withering. How to Help Schools Restore EngagementCan a new wave of initiatives stem the trend of isolation?
Teaching Opinion How Can Educators Teach in These Turbulent Times?To quell the anxiety of the chaos, make your teaching more human, not more heroic.
Teaching Opinion Schools Still Miss Instructional Basics. How to Change ThatVeteran educator and author Mike Schmoker calls out what he sees as classroom "malpractice."
Student Absenteeism Opinion Progress on Absenteeism Is Stalling. What Can We Do About It?Recent attendance trends indicate that something fundamental about schooling has changed.
Social Studies Opinion Studying Black History Primary Sources? Try the Sankofa Framework (Downloadable)A blueprint for unearthing truths from Black history when grappling with a vast assortment of complex sources.
Social Studies Opinion My Secret for Engaging Students in a Black History ‘Jawn’Here’s the class discussion you should be having before introducing a new history lesson.
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Teaching Opinion The Classroom Observation That Made Me Want to Quit TeachingAn administrator said my students were "disengaged" and yet there's more to it than that, writes a 25-year teaching veteran.
Federal Opinion Two Former Trump and Biden Appointees Hash Out What’s Ahead in Ed. PolicyThey held the same job in the Education Department—under two very different administrations. Watch their conversation.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI Has Done Far More Harm Than Good in My ClassroomI keep hearing about the theoretical benefits of AI in education. So far, I’ve only seen its serious downsides.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Culturally Responsive Teaching Is a 'Journey of Discovery.' Here Are Tips to Guide YouHow teachers can tap into the many factors that contribute to students' cultural identity, according to educators.
Teaching Opinion What’ll It Take for Mastery-Based Learning to Deliver?Mastery learning exclusively cares about what students know.
School & District Management Opinion How I Design a Master Schedule No One HatesHere are the three priorities that guide my school’s planning process.
Mathematics
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Spotlight on Building Strong Foundations in Math
This Spotlight will help you discover how to help students develop conceptual understanding, effectively teach word problems, and more.
Teaching
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Spotlight on PreK-12 Problem-Based Learning
This Spotlight will help you learn how to prepare students for the workforce, partner with students on sustainability initiatives, and more.
Mathematics
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Spotlight on Innovative Approaches to Math Engagement
This Spotlight will help you discover how to create motivating classroom environments, connect math to potential careers, and more.
Reading & Literacy
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Spotlight on the Early Learning Success: Literacy and Math Foundations
This Spotlight will help you explore phonemic awareness instruction, developing math fluency through problem-solving, and more.