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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.
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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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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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Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI Won’t Replace Teachers—But Teachers Who Use AI Will Change TeachingEducators can’t wait until they feel comfortable with AI to start engaging with it.
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The Principal Persona?
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Spotlight on Reading Fluency
This Spotlight will help you learn how much time should be spent on foundational reading skills, explore a key to reading success, and more.
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Spotlight on Teacher Shortages: Causes, Impacts, and Effective Solutions
This Spotlight will help you learn what teachers say keeps them on the job, key steps to building teacher pipelines, and more.
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