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The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
School leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
School Choice & Charters
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Civil Society Is Withering. How to Help Schools Restore Engagement
Can a new wave of initiatives stem the trend of isolation?
Teaching
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How Can Educators Teach in These Turbulent Times?
To quell the anxiety of the chaos, make your teaching more human, not more heroic.
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.
This is part of a collection called A Century of Celebrating Black History.
This is part of a collection called A Century of Celebrating Black History.
Science
Opinion
6 Practical Tips for Planning a Family STEM Night at Your School
Informal science events are a great way to engage students (and parents). Here’s where to start.
Social Studies
Opinion
The 100-Year History of Black History Month
What people get wrong about Black History Month—and why it’s as urgent now as it ever was.
Social Studies
Opinion
My Step-By-Step Framework for Taking Flight Into Black History
Here’s how I teach my AP African American Studies students to excavate truth from primary sources.
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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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Social Studies Opinion How Two Educators Are Teaching History Right NowThe ‘firehouse’ of current events provides an opportunity for classroom discussion.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion I’m Not Worried AI Helps My Students Cheat. I’m Worried How It Makes Them FeelAI is undermining students’ trust in a shared reality. Here’s how schools can step up.
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 Achievement 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 Why We Need to Study the Black Founders Who Shaped U.S. DemocracyAmerica’s founders weren’t just old, white men in wigs.
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Teaching Letter to the Editor Learning Spaces Should Meet the Needs of All StudentsBetter classroom design can help neurodivergent learners thrive, says this letter to the editor.
Assessment Letter to the Editor The Truth About Equity Grading in PracticeA high school student shares his perspective of equity grading policies in this letter.
Artificial Intelligence Letter to the Editor I’m Pro-Technology, But AI’s Role in Education Worries MeA parent shares his concerns with artificial intelligence in K-12.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Trump Cut—Then Restored—$2B for Mental Health. Is It Money Well Spent?Awareness programs have not fulfilled hopes for reductions in mental health problems or crises.
English Learners Opinion To Teach (and Reach) English Learners, Center Their IdentityInstructing multilingual learners effectively requires a balancing act from teachers.
School & District Management Opinion What a Conversation About My Marriage Taught Me About Running a SchoolAs principals grow into the role, we must find the courage to ask hard questions about our leadership.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Science of Self-Regulation: The Missing Foundation of Academic Success
This Spotlight focuses on ways to build students’ self-management skills, a foundational predictor of academic success.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your Literacy Plan on Track?
Where does your literacy strategy and goals stand? Is it going well, or does it need a little retooling?
Professional Development
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Spotlight on Effective Professional Development: Teacher Voice, Collaboration, and Sustainable Change
This Spotlight examines how successful PD is increasingly driven by teacher leadership, collaboration, and intentional district design.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your District Truly Science of Reading Aligned?
Answer questions on the science of reading alignment in your district, including classroom materials, achievement data, and regulations.