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Student Achievement Opinion 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.
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Future of Work Opinion 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.
3 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion 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.
15 min read
Social Studies Opinion Civics Ed. Shouldn't Run From This Central Tension
Rubbernecking and traffic jams can help students understand some of our thorniest issues.
Michael J. Feuer
4 min read
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Assessment Opinion 4 Common Myths About Grading Reform
Grading reformers and their critics all have the same goal: grades that truly reflect student learning.
Sarah Ruth Morris & Matt Townsley
5 min read
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Teaching Opinion 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.
Allison Kilgore Thompson
3 min read
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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.
Charles D. Brown II
4 min read
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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.
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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.
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In a biweekly Education Week column, experienced principals and other school leadership experts offer advice for their peers.
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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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