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‘Whoa, What Are You Doing Here?’: Why This Professor Subs in K-12 Classrooms
Here's how stepping back into the K-12 classroom keeps “Ivory Tower Syndrome” at bay.
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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Students Don't Think School Matches Their Life Goals. How Can We Fix That?
Disengagement is not solved by overstuffed standards, tests, and pacing guides.
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.
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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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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their PowerAt 62, I started graduate school the same day my grandson began kindergarten, proof that curiosity and growth never retire.
Teaching Opinion The Ins and Outs of Effective Culturally Responsive TeachingUnderstanding different cultures is a skill all students need.
Teaching Opinion Zaretta Hammond: Teachers Can Rebuild Students' 'Learning Power'In a new book, Zaretta Hammond likens the role of teachers to that of athletic trainers building students' academic muscle.
Teaching Profession Opinion I Tied My Self-Worth to Teaching. That's Why I Had to LeaveTrying to be the perfect educator in my second year brought an insane amount of pressure.
School Choice & Charters Opinion How Can Education Savings Accounts Serve Students With Special Needs?The state that pioneered the ESA is overseeing more than 10,000 requests daily from families for education expenses.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI in the Classroom Is Often Harmful. Why Are Educators Falling Prey to the Hype?“AI is seductive for those who regard education as a series of steps toward a credential,” writes Alfie Kohn.
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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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Teaching Profession Opinion A New Law Claims to Curb Teacher Sexual Misconduct. What Does It Really Do?In one state, teachers now face strict limits on how they can communicate with students outside the classroom.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion 3 Ways Schools Can Support Students' Mental HealthChildhood trauma and adversity are now acknowledged. Educators need strategies to respond to them.
School & District Management Opinion This Is the Letter I Want Every School Leader to Send to ParentsHere’s how principals can start off on the right foot with students and their families.
Curriculum Opinion Here’s Why It’s Important for Teachers to Have a Say in CurriculumTwo curriculum publishers explain what gets in the way of giving teachers the best materials possible.
Teaching Profession Opinion Healthy Work-Life Boundaries: 4 Tips for TeachersHere’s how to start planning now for taking care of yourself this school year, from a former teacher.
Teaching Opinion How Can Teachers Meet Their Many Challenges?If the education system focused on students' strengths instead of weaknesses, teachers and students alike would benefit.
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In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
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College & Workforce Readiness
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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.