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Teaching Profession This Teacher Uses Drones to Help Students Learn Problem-Solving
At Martha Elementary in West Virginia, students use small drones to simulate real-world events and learn about the power of technology as a force for good.
Mark Lieberman, February 7, 2020
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Teaching Profession Opinion White Teachers Need Anti-Racist Therapy
Educators won’t learn how to fight against racism in a single professional development session, writes Bettina L. Love.
Bettina L. Love, February 6, 2020
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Teaching Profession Tiny Teaching Stories: 'Not One of the Favorites'
Super-short stories written by teachers about their triumphs and frustrations, and the hilarious or absurd moments from their lives.
February 3, 2020
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Teaching Opinion Saying 'I Don't See Color' Denies the Racial Identity of Students
Eight educators offer suggestions on how to respond to teachers who claim they "don't see race."
Larry Ferlazzo, February 2, 2020
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Teaching Profession A Road Trip for Teachers and a Chance to Get Inspired
Education Week has teamed up with Roadtrip Nation to send a group of teachers across the country in a green RV. Here's what you need to know.
Madeline Will, January 22, 2020
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Teaching Profession Meet the Top Four Teachers in the Country
The Council of Chief State Schools Officers announced the four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year.
Madeline Will, January 16, 2020
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Josh Thompson teaches in Virginia, a state with no law against employment discrimination for LGBTQ workers.
Josh Thompson teaches in Virginia, a state with no law against employment discrimination for LGBTQ workers.
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Law & Courts LGBTQ Teachers Await Decision on Discrimination Protections
LGBTQ teachers are waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether the federal civil rights law guarantees them nationwide protection from workplace discrimination.
Madeline Will, January 14, 2020
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Teaching Profession Opinion 'I Miss So Much About My Job': A Teacher With Cancer Reflects on Her Years in the Classroom
Cancer has forced teacher Johanna Rauhala to leave her classroom. As she packs up her things, she reflects on her work, and writes that she feels honored to have served alongside those who spend their days "pushing the current of knowledge along."
Johanna Rauhala, January 14, 2020
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Teaching Profession When Teachers Get Sick, Taking Leave Can Be Tough
Even for teachers who aren’t feeling well, a powerful mix of devotion, obligation, and fear often leads them to consider coming to work.
Catherine Gewertz & Sarah Schwartz, January 13, 2020
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Artificial Intelligence Reported Essay Teachers, the Robots Are Coming. But That's Not a Bad Thing
Ignoring artificial intelligence won’t keep it out of the classroom. Instead, teachers should be actively shaping it.
Kevin Bushweller, January 7, 2020
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Teaching Profession Tiny Teaching Stories: 'My Voice Is Terrible'
Super-short stories written by teachers about their triumphs and frustrations, and the hilarious or absurd moments from their lives.
Catherine Gewertz, January 3, 2020
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Classroom Technology Reports Teachers and Ed-Tech Innovation: Results of a National Survey
An online survey of 700 pre-K-12 teachers provides insight on how they experience and perceive ed-tech innovation.
December 31, 2019
School & District Management Opinion 12 Critical Issues Facing Education in 2020
Anyone who gets into teaching needs to believe that they can improve the educational experience for students. Here are 12 places to start.
Peter DeWitt, December 15, 2019
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Teacher Denitra Henry, right, assists 2nd grade student Jayden Bowie, with his computer during her math class at Turner Elementary School in Washington, in 2017.
Teacher Denitra Henry, right, assists 2nd grade student Jayden Bowie, with his computer during her math class at Turner Elementary School in Washington, in 2017.
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Teaching Profession Teaching in 2020 vs. 2010: A Look Back at the Decade
As the 2010s draw to a close, teachers are left reeling from massive shifts in policy and practice that have affected their everyday work.
Madeline Will, December 10, 2019
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