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Special Report Social-Emotional Learning 2017
This special collection explores methods for avoiding burnout, reducing stress, and teaching cultural responsiveness.
June 7, 2017
Danna Thomas, a kindergarten teacher at Windsor Hills Elementary School in Baltimore, and the founder of Happy Teacher Revolution, smiles and snaps her fingers while a fellow teacher shares a good moment from earlier in the day.
Danna Thomas, a kindergarten teacher at Windsor Hills Elementary School in Baltimore, and the founder of Happy Teacher Revolution, smiles and snaps her fingers while a fellow teacher shares a good moment from earlier in the day.
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Special Report Student Testing
This special report examines change in the field of student testing, including a look at next-generation science assessments, new ways to curb test anxiety, and college-admissions exams.
May 24, 2017
On exhibition night, Hidden Valley High seniors Matthew Whitely, left, and Bubba Smith set up the Rube Goldberg machine they helped build. It successfully hung a banner at the event.
On exhibition night, Hidden Valley High seniors Matthew Whitely, left, and Bubba Smith set up the Rube Goldberg machine they helped build. It successfully hung a banner at the event.
Stephanie Klein-Davis for Education Week
Special Report Smart Strategies for Teacher Professional Development
How are school districts making professional development more relevant and meaningful for teachers? This special report takes an in-depth look at a few of those efforts.
April 26, 2017
E. Christiaan Summerhill, a history teacher at the Tobin School in Boston, says he is “privileged” to be a part of a program created by the district to support and retain male minority teachers.
E. Christiaan Summerhill, a history teacher at the Tobin School in Boston, says he is “privileged” to be a part of a program created by the district to support and retain male minority teachers.
Charlie Mahoney for Education Week
Special Report Navigating New Curriculum Choices
From open educational resources to common-core standards, this special report guides educators through the bewildering array of K-12 curricular options available to classrooms today.
March 29, 2017
Bellaire Elementary teacher Meredith Starks teaches one of her units to her 3rd graders. A study issued last year found that the teacher-made units are having an impact: Louisiana teachers’ work is more aligned with the common core than that of teachers in other states.
Bellaire Elementary teacher Meredith Starks teaches one of her units to her 3rd graders. A study issued last year found that the teacher-made units are having an impact: Louisiana teachers’ work is more aligned with the common core than that of teachers in other states.
Hannah Baldwin for Education Week
Special Report Who's Ready to Be a Principal?
Education Week explores how some states, school districts, universities, and alternative programs are ramping up efforts to groom principals trained in the mosaic of skills necessary to be successful at running schools.
January 25, 2017
Goreville, Ill., Superintendent Steve Webb greets students at Goreville Elementary School. Webb says the state’s new requirements for principal training make it harder for rural districts like his to find qualified candidates.
Goreville, Ill., Superintendent Steve Webb greets students at Goreville Elementary School. Webb says the state’s new requirements for principal training make it harder for rural districts like his to find qualified candidates.
Jayson Holland for Education Week
Quality Counts Special Report Quality Counts 2017: Building on ESSA's K-12 Foundation
Quality Counts is Education Week's annual report on state-level efforts to improve public education. This 21st edition examines what states and districts are doing to make ready for the Every Student Succeeds Act’s implementation.
December 30, 2016
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Special Report Response to Intervention 2.0
Education Week's second special report on RTI explores how the instructional framework has expanded into new forms and uses in schools across the country.
December 14, 2016
Academic interventionist Pamela Westfall helps a group of 1st graders improve their reading skills at Elliott Elementary School in Holt, Mich.
Academic interventionist Pamela Westfall helps a group of 1st graders improve their reading skills at Elliott Elementary School in Holt, Mich.
Brian Widdis for Edcuation Week
Special Report The Changing Face of Literacy
The advent of computers, smartphone apps, e-books, and other electronic media devices has transformed the way Americans read. Is it changing the way our children learn to read and write as well?
November 9, 2016
Both printed texts and digital readers have their places in a 3rd grade classroom at Indian Run Elementary School in Dublin, Ohio.
Both printed texts and digital readers have their places in a 3rd grade classroom at Indian Run Elementary School in Dublin, Ohio.
Maddie McGarvey for Education Week
Special Report Personalized Learning 2016
The push to design teaching and learning around students’ distinctive academic needs, and even their personal interests, has entered the K-12 mainstream and its expansion is quickening.
October 19, 2016
Amity Elementary School 5th grade teacher Melissa McNutt, center, works with Emma Sizemore on the Happify app during a “character education” lesson at the Cincinnati-area school.
Amity Elementary School 5th grade teacher Melissa McNutt, center, works with Emma Sizemore on the Happify app during a “character education” lesson at the Cincinnati-area school.
Pat McDonogh for Education Week
Special Report Helping New Teachers Thrive
This special report explores the challenges new teachers face, and what schools of education, districts, and other organizations are doing to help them succeed.
October 5, 2016
Conceptual image of substitute teacher in classroom, colorized blue.
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Special Report Moving the Needle on Achievement
This special report dives into the toolbox available to those looking to boost school quality, and the opportunities and challenges posed by the new Every Student Succeeds Act.
September 28, 2016
Students Bradley Hart 16, left, and Fadhili Maina, 17, work on an experiment during a 12th grade AP Biology class at Franklin High School in Reisterstown, Md.
Students Bradley Hart 16, left, and Fadhili Maina, 17, work on an experiment during a 12th grade AP Biology class at Franklin High School in Reisterstown, Md.
Photos by Gabriella Demczuk for Education Week
Special Report Next Draft
Changing Practices in Writing Instruction
June 20, 2016
Close-up photograph of a young girl writing in a workbook while doing her elementary school work.
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