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Teaching Profession
Opinion
It Took Me 20 Years to Learn Teacher Observations Aren’t the Worst
Teachers often hate being observed. Mentoring a student-teacher has given me a new perspective.
Mathematics
A New Approach to Algebra in 8th Grade Seems to Produce Big Benefits
Middle schoolers who took grade-level math and Algebra 1 together benefited, a study finds.
Early Childhood
Q&A
What One Researcher Saw Inside 29 Kindergarten Classrooms
Developmental psychologist Susan Engel shares insights from two years in kindergarten classrooms.
Mathematics
Opinion
Math Needs Its 'Science of Reading' Moment
A psychologist explains how discovery-first math falls short.
Social Studies
Another State Is Requiring Students to Study the Bible in School
In Utah, schools will teach Biblical passages that are “cited or alluded to in founding documents."
Early Childhood
'Addicted to Screens': Teachers Sound the Alarm on Their Youngest Students
Too many students are entering school unprepared to learn, according to a national survey of early educators.
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Assessment Should Students Be Allowed Extra Credit? Teachers Are DividedMany argue that extra credit doesn't increase student knowledge, making it a part of a larger conversation on grading and assessment.
Teaching Opinion How Are Trump Administration Policies Affecting the Classroom?Leaders cry in coaching sessions. Still, they show up brave and stand strong.
Mathematics High-Achieving Black and Latino Students Are Often Shut Out of Algebra 1Middle schoolers' access to the course is stratified along racial, socioeconomic, and regional lines, new research finds.
English Learners Latino Families Show High Demand for Bilingual Education, Poll FindsFamilies 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. FootholdLeaders of the Cambridge program speak about how it differs from the AP and IB programs.
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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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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Teaching Profession Teacher Morale in 2026: Five TakeawaysSee five highlights from EdWeek's annual, national survey of U.S. teachers.
English Learners 'They're Our Kids’: How Teaching English Learners Is ChangingAs the national English-learner population continues to grow, the role of EL teachers is evolving.
Teaching Profession Interactive What Was Happening in Education the Year You Began Teaching?Teachers, what was the big education story when you started teaching? Find out in our interactive timeline.
Teaching Profession Generation Z Is Transforming Teaching. Are Districts Ready for Them?The youngest cohort of teachers have been shaped by technological and educational disruption.
Teaching Profession Gen Z Teachers Grew Up With Tech. Now They're Seeking Better Boundaries for StudentsGen Z teachers grew up in an era of unbridled tech. It shapes how they approach classroom technology.
Reading & Literacy Opinion How Graphic Novels Can Bring Joy to Reading InstructionHere's how teachers are using comic books and nonfiction graphic novels in literacy instruction.
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.
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?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS in Practice: From Life Skills to Learning Strategies
This Spotlight focuses on MTSS, providing a framework to support both students and educators across a range of needs and settings.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: How Interventions Transform Learning
This Spotlight explores how interventions can shape student outcomes, with a focus on supporting older students who struggle with reading.