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Teaching
Opinion
Students Aren't Being Indoctrinated. The Real Problem Is Mistrust of Teachers
Teachers are avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
Teaching Profession
Teaching During Menopause? You May Want to Hear This News
The FDA will remove warning labels on HRT, a treatment for menopause. Here's why it matters.
Special Education
What the Research Says
Schools Have the Special Educators—But Keep Losing Them to General Ed.
A study across seven states finds educators for students with disabilities need more targeted support.
English Learners
Latino Families Show High Demand for Bilingual Education, Poll Finds
Families in California were polled as to their interest in bilingual education programs.
College & Workforce Readiness
Q&A
An Alternative to AP and IB: How the Cambridge Program Has Found a U.S. Foothold
Leaders of the Cambridge program speak about how it differs from the AP and IB programs.
College & Workforce Readiness
Classroom View: How AI Is Influencing Teacher Approaches to Career and Technical Ed.
Teachers share examples of how the technology is playing a bigger role in their lessons.
College & Workforce Readiness
From Our Research Center
Businesses Want Employees With AI Skills. Are K-12 CTE Programs Keeping Up?
Most schools are still in the early stages of thinking about the role of AI in CTE programs.
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Curriculum NYC Teens Could Soon Bank at School as Part of a New InitiativeThe effort in America's largest school district is part of a growing push for K-12 finance education.
Teaching Educators on the Six-Seven Trend: 'Embrace the Chaos'The viral trend has teachers dressing up as six and seven, and using it as a tool to teach.
English Learners Quiz Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Supporting English Learners?Test your knowledge of how well schools and teachers are supporting English learners.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Students Need Anchors When They Read. How to Make Them StickI’ve taught English in China and Chinese in America. Here’s what it taught me about literacy.
Curriculum 84% of Teens Distrust the News. Why That Matters for SchoolsTeenagers' distrust of the media could have disastrous consequences, new report says.
Special Education A Small Change in Special Ed. Rules Could Affect Equity, Accountability, Advocates WarnThe paperwork change could make it harder to track equity in special education, advocates said.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Reading & Literacy
K-12 Essentials Forum
Supporting Struggling Readers in Middle and High School
Join this free virtual event to learn more about policy, data, research, and experiences around supporting older students who struggle to read.
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Teaching What the Research Says Teachers Value 'Patriotic' Education More Than Most AmericansNearly two thirds of teachers favor presenting America as "fundamentally good."
Assessment Opinion We Urgently Need Grading Reform. These 3 Things Stand in the WayHere’s what fuels the pushback against standards-based grading—and how to overcome it.
Teacher Preparation Ed. Dept. Cuts Grants That Were Helping College Students Become TeachersTen universities collectively lost more than $20 million for efforts to diversify the teacher workforce.
Reading & Literacy A Popular Method for Teaching Phonemic Awareness Doesn't Boost ReadingIn a new study, a highly used program didn't lead to improvements in students' word-reading abilities.
Reading & Literacy Opinion How Should Teachers Deal With Problematic Language in Literature?Offensive prose does show up in books. Ignoring it doesn't help students.
Teaching Opinion 6 Words of Wisdom From Teachers for TeachersTeachers dish on what makes them better at their jobs.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: Building Resilience and Support for Students with Dyslexia
This Spotlight examines dyslexia, the need for social-emotional support, the value of early screening, and the key role teachers and schools play.
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI in Education: Save Time, Scale Programs, and Prioritize The Human Connection
This Spotlight will explore how AI is helping educators save time, scale programs, and refocus on what matters most—students.
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School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Can You Decode the Latest K-12 Buzzwords and Acronyms?
Education-speak evolves daily—can you translate the latest K-12 terms and trends?