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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 Profession Opinion Teaching Advice for Educators of All LevelsA veteran educator shares guidance and insights from more than two decades of teaching.
Student Well-Being Opinion My Generation Is Sick of Your Culture Wars. Here's What Students Really NeedBoth liberals and conservatives have disappointed me with their alienating rhetoric and failure to listen, writes a high school graduate.
School & District Management Opinion Tricks of the (Principal) Trade: 7 Ways to Support TeachersMaking life better for teachers doesn't have to be costly.
School & District Management Opinion ‘You’re Woke’: A Former Superintendent Responds to Intense BacklashMy critics hurled “woke” at me like a verbal grenade—but we need education leaders who are wide awake.
Professional Development Opinion How Communities of Practice Can Drive School ImprovementProfessional learning often feels like an event. Here's how to make it impactful and collaborative.
Mathematics Letter to the Editor Use Poetry to Create Safe Math ClassroomsPsychologically safe classrooms where students trust their teachers can help them learn, writes this letter to the editor.
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Boosting Attendance: What Are Schools Doing to Cut Chronic Absenteeism?
Chronic absenteeism still plagues schools. Learn the real impacts and proven strategies districts use to boost attendance.
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Teaching Profession Opinion How to Help Teachers AdvanceExecuting a few different strategies can foster supportive, empowering environments for teachers.
Teaching Opinion The Classroom Observation That Made Me Want to Quit TeachingAn administrator said my students were "disengaged" and yet there's more to it than that, writes a 25-year teaching veteran.
Federal Opinion Two Former Trump and Biden Appointees Hash Out What’s Ahead in Ed. PolicyThey held the same job in the Education Department—under two very different administrations. Watch their conversation.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI Has Done Far More Harm Than Good in My ClassroomI keep hearing about the theoretical benefits of AI in education. So far, I’ve only seen its serious downsides.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Culturally Responsive Teaching Is a 'Journey of Discovery.' Here Are Tips to Guide YouHow teachers can tap into the many factors that contribute to students' cultural identity, according to educators.
Teaching Opinion What’ll It Take for Mastery-Based Learning to Deliver?Mastery learning exclusively cares about what students know.
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Reading & Literacy
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the State Of Reading in the U.S.?
Answer 7 questions to discover what you know about reading levels in the U.S.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on Anywhere, Anytime Learning
This Spotlight will help you review key lessons from virtual learning, discover how to improve remote options in your district, and more.
Equity & Diversity
Spotlight
Spotlight on Inclusivity
This Spotlight will help you identify inclusion gaps, evaluate what it takes to create a healthy school environment, and more.