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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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An Iranian American Educator Speaks From a Broken Heart
The Iranian children will carry their fear, confusion, and loss of safety forever.
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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School Climate & Safety Opinion Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.
Professional Development Opinion How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative LearningSchool improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.
School & District Management Opinion I Was a Turnaround Principal. Here’s How You Change School CultureThere are three questions that school leaders should ask themselves every day.
Federal Opinion Can School Reform Be Bipartisan Again?In a world dominated by social media, is there room for a more serious education debate?
Equity & Diversity Opinion 'Am I Doing Enough?': Chicago Teachers Share Their Heartache Over ICE RaidsTeachers in Latino areas describe the trauma and economic disruption federal raids are causing.
School Climate & Safety Opinion Behavioral Threat Assessment: A Guide for Educators and Leaders (Downloadable)Two specialists explain the best course to prevent school violence.
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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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See how one district is using AI to strengthen MTSS, reduce workload, and improve student support.
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School & District Management Opinion School Leaders Must Protect Their Own Well-Being. Here Are the 3 Areas to WatchPrincipals are under enormous stress. Don’t downplay it.
Teaching Opinion Student Agency Inspires Learning. Here Are 8 Ways to Foster ItTeachers must shift their mindset from dictating rules to co-creating agreements with students.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Has Our Zeal for the Science of Reading Created a Cycle of Confusion?I’m an Orton-Gillingham-certified teacher. Here’s why the spread of new programs troubles me.
Federal Opinion We Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Federal Overreach and Abandonment in K-12Why is federal power being used to occupy our cities but not protect our students’ civil rights?
Artificial Intelligence Opinion Why AI Hasn’t Transformed Math Instruction (and Probably Won’t)When it comes to teaching, there are a few things AI can't do well, says this curriculum developer.
Reading & Literacy Opinion How Graphic Novels Can Bring Joy to Reading InstructionHere's how teachers are using comic books and nonfiction graphic novels in literacy instruction.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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What happens when educators get the tools to turn student curiosity into action? See how one D.C. school partnered with CYBER.ORG to laun...
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In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...