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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
Opinion
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
Opinion
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
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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