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Curriculum
Opinion
This State Is Achieving Impressive Reading Gains. Why?
How content-rich curricula is fueling a rise in reading scores.
Teaching
Opinion
Improve Your Teaching With These Easy-to-Prep Strategies
Educators share easy steps that teachers can take to bring about big differences in their instruction.
Reading & Literacy
Is 3rd Grade Retention the Secret to Better Reading Outcomes—Or Something Else?
A new study suggests that the benefit to kids doesn’t actually come from having them repeat a grade.
Mathematics
Three Ways to Build Student Confidence in Math
Experts talk about math anxiety and ways to ease it.
Reading & Literacy
Court Dismisses Reading Lawsuit Against Lucy Calkins, Other 'Balanced Literacy' Proponents
Parents alleged the reading materials had been fraudulently marketed, but a federal court declined to adjudicate the research behind the programs.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
‘Gen Z Isn’t Lazy’: Let’s Rethink What We Expect of New Teachers
When a new teacher requested a mental health day, I flinched—then I listened.
Curriculum
Video
These Two Key Questions Form the Heart of Digital Literacy Instruction
Crucial lessons around digital literacy and digital safety can be framed around these two questions.
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Special Education How Trump's Policies Are Already Upending Special EducationThe special ed. field is watching anxiously as the administration cuts grants and research contracts while threatening further disruption.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Want Students to Read on Grade Level? These Strategies Can HelpHere's how to scaffold literacy instruction through active reading, peer-assisted learning, and more.
Mathematics Letter to the Editor Math Mastery Starts With a Deep Understanding of Key ConceptsStudents must have conceptual understanding to develop strong math skills, says this letter to the editor.
College & Workforce Readiness High School Grads Lack Clarity on Next Steps, Survey ShowsRecent high school graduates share insights on what would have changed their trajectory in a new survey.
Teaching Opinion Students Are Regularly Exposed to Sexist Content Online. What Should Teachers DoAndrew Tate's messaging about the "manosphere" is just one example of the dangerous messages students are receiving.
Assessment Download 6 Ways to Curb Grade-Change Requests From Students and Parents (DOWNLOADABLE)No one likes dealing with grade-change requests. Here are some tips to help teachers avoid them altogether.
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Teaching How Teachers Get Through the Final Weeks of the School YearTeachers share their tips for ending the school year on a positive note.
Teacher Preparation Trump Admin. Defunds a Program to Help Launch Teacher ApprenticeshipsThe grant from the Labor Department assisted states and districts as they created hands-on teacher apprenticeships.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A How Schools and Businesses Can Work Better TogetherBusinesses and schools often don't understand each other's needs.
College & Workforce Readiness Colleges Will Give a Leg Up to Students Who Demonstrate CivilityA new program allows students to build a "civility transcript" for college through peer debates.
Mathematics A Subset of Math Skills Predicts Algebra 1 Success. What Are They?Certain skills from prior grades may be more important to revisit than others, a new report suggests.
Assessment Opinion Our Grading System Was Setting Students Up to Fail—Until This ChangeOur first reaction to standards-based grading was despair. Then, slowly, things began to change.
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Student Achievement
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Spotlight on MTSS: Pathways to Achievement
This Spotlight will help you explore effective MTSS implementation and strategies for supporting struggling learners.
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If you’re seeking ways to retain great teachers and build a stronger school culture, this is a must-read for your leadership team.