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Teaching Profession
Efforts to Toughen Teacher Evaluations Show No Positive Impact on Students
After a decade of expensive evaluation reforms, new research shows no positive effect on student test scores or educational attainment.
Science
Catching Up Native American Students in Science
The pandemic dealt a setback to science education for Native American students, but culturally relevant lessons could offer a path forward.
Science
Here's How to Make Science More Relevant for Students of Color
Students get more out of science class, these teachers say, when the lessons are linked to their own lives and communities.
Teaching
Opinion
To Get Tutoring Right, Connect It to the Classroom
Tutors must have access to and know how to use the same instructional materials as teachers, write David M. Steiner and Ethan Mitnick.
Teaching
Opinion
‘Someone Like Me’: The Surprising Power of Role Models
Teachers are models of behavior—and can help kids aspire to reach goals they never imagined.
Reading & Literacy
White Characters Still Dominate Kids' Books and School Texts, Report Finds
The review comes at a time when there’s increased national attention on what children are reading in school.
Curriculum
Teaching in the 'Metaverse'? Roblox Looks to Make It a Reality
Gaming company Roblox will give $10 million to support development of immersive virtual STEM curriculum for its metaverse platform.
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Science COVID-19 Is a Science Lesson Waiting to HappenTeachers have more information about the virus now than in March 2020, but barriers remain to focusing on the pandemic in class.
Science Finding Hope in the Face of Climate Change: Why Some Teachers Focus on SolutionsLearning about climate change can make students feel anxious or hopeless. A solution-focused teaching approach gives them a reason for hope.
Science 5 Ways to Teach Climate Change and COVID-19 During Polarized TimesRampant misinformation and politics have made science teachers' jobs harder. Teachers share five strategies to teach sensitive topics.
Science Q&A Science Denial in the Classroom: What Causes It? How Should Teachers Respond?Rejection of scientific consensus is informed by students' attitudes, networks, and cognitive shortcomings. Here's how to head it off.
Science 6 Challenges for Science EducatorsScience denial and political polarization are just the latest challenges plaguing science education.
Teaching Profession Teachers Who Refuse to Comply With Vaccine Mandates Won't Face Consequences in Many PlacesSome districts and states aren't even keeping track of how many teachers are vaccinated.
Classroom Technology
Webinar
Building Better Blended Learning in K-12 Schools
The pandemic and the increasing use of technology in K-12 education it prompted has added renewed energy to the blended learning movement as most students are now learning in school buildings (and will likely continue
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Teaching The Chemistry Teacher Who Went Viral on TikTokHe's made paper from grass clippings, used mousetraps and ping pong balls to explain a nuclear reaction and sets many, many things on fire.
Teacher Preparation ‘More Than a Demographic’: The Important Work of Cultivating Native TeachersA graduate program at the University of Oregon is training Native and Alaska Native teachers to build a deeper bench of Indigenous educators.
Teaching Q&A Q&A: What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?A Native education expert explains what culturally responsive teaching is and why it is so important for students.
Teaching Opinion Students Can Make a Difference in the World. Here’s How to Inspire ThemOne person alone can’t solve climate change, social inequality, or the pandemic. But working as a group is powerful stuff.
Teaching Profession What New Teachers NeedIdeas from the real world on making teachers' first years less overwhelming and more fulfilling.
Teaching Opinion How Small-Group Instruction Benefits Your TeachingSmall-group work can provide opportunities for reteaching, student practice, and formative assessments.
Professional Development
Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Instructional Coaching?
Answer 7 questions to see how much you know about instructional coaching.
Student Well-Being
Quiz
How Much Do You Know About the Needs of the Whole Child?
Answer 7 questions to see how much you know about the needs of the whole child.
Equity & Diversity
Spotlight
Spotlight on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This Spotlight will empower you to assess where the work still needs to be done to ensure your students and educators are represented and included.
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