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Resilience, Faith, and Support: How Twin Brothers Forged Diverging Paths to College
Twin brothers from rural Arkansas reflect on their path to college in the midst of the pandemic.
Special Education
3 Reasons Why Being a Special Education Teacher Is Even Harder During the Pandemic
Special education teachers were often left to navigate the pandemic on their own, a new survey shows.
Teaching
Opinion
The Classroom-Management Field Can’t Stop Chasing the Wrong Goal
And, no, new social-emotional-learning initiatives aren’t the answer, writes Alfie Kohn.
English-Language Learners
Here's How Schools Are Helping Afghan Refugee Students
Districts are preparing to welcome students arriving from Afghanistan, with some even helping in evacuation efforts.
Teaching
Opinion
You Can Motivate Students to Accelerate Learning This Year
If young people suffered setbacks during the pandemic, it doesn’t mean they’re broken. Now is the chance to cover more ground than ever.
Curriculum
District That Banned Diverse Books Reverses Its Decision After Pushback
A Pennsylvania district voted unanimously to reinstate a four-page list of resources from some of today's most acclaimed creators of color.
Teaching
Opinion
A 6th Grade Class on Racism Got Me Ready for the Rest of My Life
Every student should have the opportunity to learn about race, writes a college freshman.
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Teaching Photos What School Looks Like When Learning Moves OutsideOne class of 5th graders shows what's possible when teachers take their lessons outside.
Teaching Opinion Wanted: Students to Write About This School YearClassroom Q&A is inviting teachers to have their students write about their school experiences for publication here.
Teaching Profession Reported Essay Students Aren’t the Only Ones GrievingFaced with so many losses stemming from the pandemic, what can be done to help teachers manage their own grief?
Teaching Profession Reported Essay Teachers Are Not OK, Even Though We Need Them to BeThe pandemic has put teachers through the wringer. Administrators must think about staff well-being differently.
Teaching If Outdoor Learning Is Safer During COVID, Why Aren't More Schools Doing It?Teachers and advocates tout the benefits of outdoor learning, but there are barriers for some schools, including the risk of gun violence.
Assessment Long a Testing Bastion, Florida Plans to End 'Outdated' Year-End ExamsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will shift to "progress monitoring" starting in the 2022-23 school year.
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As we enter the third school year affected by the pandemic—and a return to the classroom for many—we come better prepared, but questions remain. How will the last year impact teaching and learning this school
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Educational leaders are charged with ensuring all students receive equitable access to a high-quality education. Yet equity is more than an action. It is a lens through which we continuously review instructional practices and student
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More than a year has passed since American schools were abruptly closed to halt the spread of COVID-19. Many children have been out of regular school for most, or even all, of that time. Some
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Curriculum He Taught About White Privilege and Got Fired. Now He's Fighting to Get His Job BackMatthew Hawn is an early casualty in this year's fight over how teachers can discuss with students America's struggle with racism.
Teaching Opinion Integrating SEL & Tech Into This New School YearTechnology opens up programs that allow students to drive their learning, while social-emotional learning influences lessons and teaching.
Teaching In Their Own Words 'Chaos in the Adult World': A New York Principal Tells Her Story of Being a Teacher on 9/11Janet Huger-Johnson was a 5th grade teacher in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Here's her story.
Social Studies Opinion We Lived Through History on 9/11. Our Students Are Doing the Same TodayOn the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, a teacher explains how to help students understand the day's significance.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Teachers, More Than Programs, Make for Great Reading InstructionLet's focus on specific teaching practices, not confusing labels like "balanced literacy," write Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell.
Reading & Literacy Creator of 1619 Project Launching After-School Literacy ProgramThe 1619 Freedom School, led by journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, will make its curriculum a free online resource in 2022.
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For nearly a century, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has inspired a love of learning in students across the country and around the world
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Online Student Engagement?
How is your district doing with online student engagement?
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