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School & District Management
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The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
School leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
School Choice & Charters
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Civil Society Is Withering. How to Help Schools Restore Engagement
Can a new wave of initiatives stem the trend of isolation?
Teaching
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How Can Educators Teach in These Turbulent Times?
To quell the anxiety of the chaos, make your teaching more human, not more heroic.
Social Studies
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My Secret for Engaging Students in a Black History ‘Jawn’
Here’s the class discussion you should be having before introducing a new history lesson.
This is part of a collection called A Century of Celebrating Black History
This is part of a collection called A Century of Celebrating Black History
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I’m Not Worried AI Helps My Students Cheat. I’m Worried How It Makes Them Feel
AI is undermining students’ trust in a shared reality. Here’s how schools can step up.
Science
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6 Practical Tips for Planning a Family STEM Night at Your School
Informal science events are a great way to engage students (and parents). Here’s where to start.
Social Studies
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The 100-Year History of Black History Month
What people get wrong about Black History Month—and why it’s as urgent now as it ever was.
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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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Social Studies Opinion How Two Educators Are Teaching History Right NowThe ‘firehouse’ of current events provides an opportunity for classroom discussion.
Teaching Opinion Schools Still Miss Instructional Basics. How to Change ThatVeteran educator and author Mike Schmoker calls out what he sees as classroom "malpractice."
Student Achievement Opinion Progress on Absenteeism Is Stalling. What Can We Do About It?Recent attendance trends indicate that something fundamental about schooling has changed.
Social Studies Opinion Studying Black History Primary Sources? Try the Sankofa Framework (Downloadable)A blueprint for unearthing truths from Black history when grappling with a vast assortment of complex sources.
Social Studies Opinion Why We Need to Study the Black Founders Who Shaped U.S. DemocracyAmerica’s founders weren’t just old, white men in wigs.
Social Studies Opinion My Step-By-Step Framework for Taking Flight Into Black HistoryHere’s how I teach my AP African American Studies students to excavate truth from primary sources.
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How Schools Are Teaching Students Life Skills
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI in K–12: A New Year Reality Check for School LeadersAI is a boon in later grades, less so in K-5, argues author and educator Michael Horn.
Teaching Opinion A Little Shift in Teaching Can Go a Long Way in the ClassroomThese teachers explain how a small change here and there can impact the classroom.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Stop Assigning Boring Books in English ClassMany teens and young adults aren’t reading for pleasure anymore. School isn’t helping.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI in the Classroom: What a Skeptic and an Optimist Can Both Agree OnPedro and Enrique Noguera recommend four steps for embracing chatbots—with guardrails.
School & District Management Opinion 4 Practical Steps Leaders Can Take to Support Student LearningWhen it comes to best practice for data-driven instruction, teachers will take clues from leaders.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Minnesota Students Are Living in Perilous Times, Two Teachers ExplainThe federal government is committing the "greatest constancy of deliberate community harm."
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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.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.