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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
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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
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The Ins and Outs of Effective Culturally Responsive Teaching
Understanding different cultures is a skill all students need.
School & District Management
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor We Need a New Way to Teach PhonicsLet’s hear more about different, engaging ways to teach phonics.
States Opinion Michigan’s Gov. Whitmer Has a Message for Teachers: Move to a State That Has Your BackThere are two competing visions for public education playing out across the country, writes Gretchen Whitmer. Here’s a vision for supporting teachers.
School Climate & Safety Opinion I Combed Through 81 Studies on School Discipline. Here’s What Educators Need to KnowA school discipline researcher offers evidence-based considerations for closing discipline disparities in schools.
Teaching Opinion Teachers Can Support Struggling Readers in Middle and High School. Here's HowOlder students' literacy challenges can be overlooked. But there are instructional practices that will foster reading growth.
School Choice & Charters Opinion After a Banner Year for School Choice, the Challenge Is to Ensure New Programs WorkEducation savings accounts have the potential to be a great reform, but there are practical and political challenges to wrestle with.
Student Well-Being Opinion How to Help Students Back Off From Their PerfectionismPerfectionism doesn’t make students more likely to be successful, research says. Here’s what you need to know.
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Curriculum Opinion Which Books Belong in Classrooms? Which Don't?District officials, parents, and the Supreme Court are debating where to draw the line.
Teaching Profession Opinion ‘Gen Z Isn’t Lazy’: Let’s Rethink What We Expect of New TeachersWhen a new teacher requested a mental health day, I flinched—then I listened.
Curriculum Opinion This State Is Achieving Impressive Reading Gains. Why?How content-rich curricula is fueling a rise in reading scores.
Teaching Opinion Improve Your Teaching With These Easy-to-Prep StrategiesEducators share easy steps that teachers can take to bring about big differences in their instruction.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Want Students to Read on Grade Level? These Strategies Can HelpHere's how to scaffold literacy instruction through active reading, peer-assisted learning, and more.
Mathematics Letter to the Editor Math Mastery Starts With a Deep Understanding of Key ConceptsStudents must have conceptual understanding to develop strong math skills, says this letter to the editor.
Student Achievement
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Spotlight on Intervention
This Spotlight will help you dig into intervention from multiple angles: 504 plans, tutoring, SEL for teenagers, and more.
Professional Development
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Spotlight on Professional Development for Technology
This Spotlight will help you evaluate your PD priorities and approaches, get insights on how others are pivoting their programs and more.
Reading & Literacy
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Spotlight on Oral Language in Reading Instruction
This Spotlight will help you determine where your reading instruction may have holes and more.
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