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Student Achievement
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Grade Inflation Teaches Students We Don't Mean What We Say
Education leaders need to stand up for rigor, and they need to support classroom teachers who are committed to putting that into practice.
Future of Work
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5 Lessons I’ve Learned From Using AI
Many educators may be nervous to use AI, but the reality is they are most likely using it already.
Equity & Diversity
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There's a Difference Between Equity and Equality. Schools Need to Understand That
Equity looks different depending on the situation, and it's not always straightforward. That can cause confusion.
Social Studies
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Civics Ed. Shouldn't Run From This Central Tension
Rubbernecking and traffic jams can help students understand some of our thorniest issues.
Assessment
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4 Common Myths About Grading Reform
Grading reformers and their critics all have the same goal: grades that truly reflect student learning.
Teaching
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The 4 Ways Teaching Is Like Yoga
My newfound yoga hobby gave me a few epiphanies I can take from the mat to the classroom, writes one high school teacher.
Science
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How to Get Students Excited for Physics
Celebrating the everyday awe around you is a good place to start, writes a Yale physicist.
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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.
Social Studies
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The Urgency of Black History: A Collection
A strong Black history program is about more than building a curriculum; it’s about building citizens. Here’s where to start.
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
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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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Accountability Opinion What’s Wrong With Online Credit Recovery? This Teacher Will Tell YouThe “whatever it takes” approach to increasing graduation rates ends up deflating the value of a diploma.
Teaching Opinion What Does Successful Differentiated Instruction Look Like in the Classroom?Many teachers struggle to adapt lessons, believing they lack resources, planning time, and classroom-management support. They don't need to.
School Choice & Charters Opinion Can a Network of Tiny, Teacher-Led Montessoris Spread Like Wildflowers?Do the strengths of this school network hold lessons for traditional public schools?
Student Well-Being Opinion Why a Gratitude Journal for Students Is a Good IdeaThe emotional experience of gratitude is complex. Here's what teachers need to know.
Teaching Profession Opinion Teachers of Color Face Unique Challenges. Here Are Some of ThemTeaching is hard enough, but educators of color face additional—often invisible—tasks.
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Professional Development Opinion I Tried AI as a Virtual Coaching Assistant. Here's What HappenedIs using an artificial intelligence note-taking tool appropriate during leadership- coaching sessions? Here's what AI had to say.
Teaching Opinion Student Debates Might Not Be Such a Great Lesson Idea. Here's WhyHow we frame complex and pressing issues in classroom discussions are key to teaching students how to talk about them.
Teaching Profession Opinion 'You Work for Us': How a Student's Slight Captures the Disrespect Teachers FaceCompare the treatment of teachers with other public servants and you’ll notice a disturbing trend.
School & District Management Opinion When Should School Leaders Address Controversies Like the Israel-Hamas War?We need places committed to cultivating discussion, promoting understanding, and helping sort fact from fiction. Schools can provide that.
School & District Management Opinion Want to Drive Student Learning and Instruction? Pick 3 PrioritiesBy focusing on fewer objectives, schools can accomplish more and have a greater impact.
Teaching Opinion How to Support Students Afflicted by TraumaA major goal of trauma-informed practice is to limit the negative impact on student learning and well-being.
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ESSER funding solutions have poured into our school districts, but are we getting the desired results? The answer isn't always a resounding yes.
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