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From the Mouths of Teachers: Sage Advice in Six Words or Less
Educators on the front lines offer guidance to their peers in the classroom.
Social Studies
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How to Teach What It Means to Be American
As America turns 250, Richard Kahlenberg discusses how schools can cultivate a common identity.
Teaching
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We All Agree Student Voice Matters. But What Do You Actually Do With It?
Start by assuming that students come to the classroom with important things to say.
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What Our Students Deserve From New Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
The National Academy of Education calls for policy changes to ensure safer learning environments.
School & District Management
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'When Are You Coming to Read to Our Class?': How a Principal Makes Time for Joy
When this elementary school leader began scheduling read-alouds, he noticed an immediate change.
School & District Management
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5 Things That HR Directors Wish Teachers Knew
Here's how you can get the most out of your school's human resources office.
Teaching
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We Train Teachers to Deliver SEL. They Should Also Know How to Live It
Researchers share three practical moves that educators can start doing right now.
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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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Artificial Intelligence Opinion Why Teachers Shouldn’t Offload Their Busywork to AIThe idea that AI can let teachers carve out more time for students is appealing, intuitive—and wrong.
Social Studies Opinion What Is Civic Hope? And Why Should Schools Care About It?Cynicism and gloom are not a recipe to promote voting and good citizenship.
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.
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This California district cut chronic absenteeism in half. Learn how they used insight and early action to reach families and change outcomes.
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Special Education Letter to the Editor AI Isn’t the Real Threat to Special EducationEducators must leverage the tool to improve the field, writes an advocate.
Artificial Intelligence Letter to the Editor Train Teachers on AI? It’s Not That SimpleA letter to the editor shares what he thinks is the best way to prepare teachers.
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.
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Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
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Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.