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Special Education
The Supreme Court Will Decide a Significant Special Education Case
The justices will decide whether families must exhaust special education proceedings when they seek money damages under other federal laws.
Teaching
Motivation Matters: Educators Share Strategies to Engage Students
Some veterans share their best tips and tricks on getting and keeping kids' attention.
Teaching
How to Shake the ‘October Blues’ and Rediscover the Joy in Teaching
It's a tough time of the year for educators. These tips from teachers in the field can help you get through it.
Teaching Profession
Can Teachers 'Quiet Quit?'
Educators talk about setting boundaries around what they are willing to do for work.
Teaching Profession
What the Research Says
U.S. Teachers Work More Hours Than Their Global Peers. Other Countries Are Catching Up
New international data show how teachers' work lives shifted in the pandemic.
Social Studies
What is the Goal of Civics Education? Critical Thinking, Teachers Say
Far fewer teachers said that "future political engagement" was a goal for civics class, a new survey found.
Science
How to Teach About Natural Disasters With Care
Anchoring science lessons in current events, like Hurricane Ian, can foster students’ authentic interest. But it also comes with challenges.
Social Studies Opinion 8 Practical Ideas for Teaching Social Studies in Culturally Responsive WaysGetting to know your students and drawing attention to untold stories are just two of the suggestions that educators offer.
Reading & Literacy As Book Bans Escalate, Here's What You Need to KnowCatch up on numbers and findings from new reports on the growing push to ban books in schools and libraries.
Teaching Profession With New Grants, Teachers' Union Doubles Down on Partnerships With ParentsThe American Federation of Teachers will invest $1.5 million in parent outreach—a counterweight to conservatives' parents'-rights narrative.
Curriculum Off-the-Shelf or Custom-Made? Why Some Districts Are Designing Their Own CurriculumAdvocates say the homegrown materials better reflect the cities where they live and the students they serve.
Social Studies Opinion 18 Ways to Make Social Studies Class More Culturally ResponsiveEducators share ways to make students feel more welcome in the classroom while also helping them develop "critical consciousness."
English-Language Learners Want to Support Immigrant Students? Get Creative With FundingImmigrant student supports can vary widely, but there's one common thread: Districts must get creative to fund them sustainably.
Curriculum
Webinar
Computer Science Education Movement Gathers Momentum. How Should Schools React?
Discover how schools can expand opportunities for students to study computer science education.
School & District Management
Webinar
Fostering Student Well-Being with Programs That Work
Protecting student well-being has never been more important. Join this webinar to learn how to ensure your programs yield the best outcomes.
Reading & Literacy
Webinar
'Science of Reading': What Are the Components?
Learn how to adopt a “science of reading” approach to early literacy to effectively build students’ vocabulary and content knowledge.
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Teaching Profession Opinion 25 Reasons to Get Excited About TeachingLet’s focus on the opportunities that teaching brings every single day to the classroom.
Reading & Literacy Q&A Banned-Book Author: If a Book Isn't in the School Library, 'It Might as Well Not Exist'Ashley Hope Pérez, an author and a former high school English teacher, explains her concerns with the current wave of school book bans.
Teaching Opinion Students Need to Learn Good Habits, Even When They Don't Seem LogicalClarity around behavior, homework, and classroom conduct can help students cultivate the kinds of habits that will stand them in good stead.
English-Language Learners Immigrant Students Are Under Pressure. Four Ways Districts Can Support ThemAs the immigrant student population grows nationwide, experts offer advice on best practices to support these students and their families.
Assessment Don’t Use State Tests ‘Punitively,’ Ed. Secretary Cardona WarnsAs federal accountability restarts after two years, guidance from the department underscores how complicated that could be.
Teaching Profession What the Research Says The Big Connection Between Teachers' Burnout and Their PrincipalsLess-demanding principals make for less-stressed teachers, a new study suggests.
Special Education
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Special Education?
Answer 7 questions about Special Education.
School & District Management
Spotlight
Spotlight on K-12 Decision-Making
This Spotlight will help you learn how teachers can help drive systemic change, evaluate school progress on driving equity, and more.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on Balanced Screen Time
This Spotlight will help you understand responsible online behavior, what schools can do to prevent the overuse of technology, and more.
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