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Teaching Profession
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A New Test for Some Would-Be Teachers Might Just Be a Political Move
The goal of an assessment shouldn't be performative politics.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power
At 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 Teaching
Understanding different cultures is a skill all students need.
School & District Management
Opinion
3 Tips to Help Principals Handle the Government Shutdown
When the federal government shuts down, the ripple effects eventually reach schools.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
This School Year, Prioritize Youth Mental Health. Here’s How
Especially in rural areas, there's a critical shortage of child mental health care providers.
School & District Management
Opinion
There's a Generational Difference in How Teachers Use Cellphones
Mistaking this as generational fragility or resistance to professionalism is an oversimplification.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
Small-Group Reading Instruction Is Not as Effective as You Think
We’re missing out on a golden opportunity—one that could effectively triple literacy instruction overnight.
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Social Studies
Opinion
Why We Need Black History Education: 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
Opinion
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
Opinion
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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Teaching Opinion Teacher Strategies for Making Learning More Relevant to StudentsOnce you understand what makes your students tick, you are better equipped to develop meaningful lessons.
School & District Management Opinion How to Let Your Values Guide You as a School LeaderHas your “why” become fuzzy? Here are four steps to keep principals motivated and moving forward.
Teaching Opinion Tips for Making Differentiated Instruction Manageable"Planning backward" and other tips for the successful implementation of this teaching technique.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Are Your Students the Protagonists of Their Own Educations?A veteran educator spells out three ways student agency can deepen learning and increase equity.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Students Are Struggling With Literacy. The Public Library Can HelpAn early-childhood educator makes the case for partnering schools with local libraries to improve students’ reading and writing skills.
Teaching Opinion To Build Trust in the Classroom, Encourage Students to Share Their StoriesBefore asking students to open up, teachers need to build an environment where young people feel safe. Here's how to do that.
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Assessment Opinion I Don’t Offer My Students Extra Credit. Here’s What I Do InsteadThere isn’t anything "extra," but there is plenty my students can do to improve their grade.
Student Well-Being Opinion No, Teachers Shouldn’t Decrease Referrals to Child-Protective ServicesA growing chorus claims teachers are overreporting suspected abuse and neglect.
Social Studies Opinion What Should Civics Instruction Look Like?States should take four policy actions for a rigorous approach to civics in the classroom, an educator explains.
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 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
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creative Learning
This Spotlight will empower you with findings about student motivation, the case for real-world problem-solving, and more.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Science of Reading?
Answer 7 questions about the science of reading.
Student Well-Being
Spotlight
Spotlight on Mental Health
This Spotlight will help you assess the stressors affecting student mental health, explore mental well-being resources in schools, and more.
Student Well-Being
Spotlight
Spotlight on Healthy Schools
This Spotlight will help you discover how health and wellness can create a transformative school environment and more.