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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
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
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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
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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Federal Opinion Why Did Penny Schwinn Withdraw Her Bid to Be No. 2 in Trump’s Ed. Dept.?What the news tells us about the Republican education divide and the K–12 culture wars.
Reading & Literacy Opinion ‘She Gave Us a Way In’: A Teacher’s Defense of Lucy CalkinsEvery decade, a new savior for literacy emerges: Phonics! Whole language! Balanced reading! Phonics, again!
Teaching Profession Opinion 'The Worst Rule I Ever Had to Live With ...': The Policies Teachers HateSometimes, teachers are baffled by the directives coming their way.
Student Well-Being Opinion How Teachers and Principals Are Helping Students Manage Their EmotionsWith reports of student outbursts on the rise, self-regulation is in high demand. Here’s what educators say works.
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Teaching Opinion 4 Effective Instructional Strategies That Work for Math, Writing, and MorePreassessments give teachers a better baseline for their students in order to dig deeper into the content.
Teaching Profession Opinion What My Professors Never Told Me About TeachingIn graduate school, I learned how to set up a classroom—but not how to survive one.
Professional Development Opinion Teacher Collaboration Often Means Analyzing Student Data to Boost Learning. But Does It Work?For this professional development to be effective, teachers need a blame-free, action-oriented protocol, writes a longtime data coach.
Student Well-Being Opinion 4 Steps Students Can Take to Help Make Tough DecisionsWhen students feel stuck, they can harness the power of the nonconscious mind to help them move forward.
School & District Management Opinion A Good Principal Knows When It's Time to LeaveI didn’t leave my job because of burnout; I stepped away from being a school leader because it was in everybody’s best interest.
Federal Opinion Student Literacy Rates Are Concerning. How Can We Turn This Around?The ranking Republican senator on the education committee wants to hear from educators and families about making improvements.
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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.
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Spotlight on Oral Language in Reading Instruction
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