Teaching & Learning
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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
Has the Practice of Redshirting Kindergartners Peaked?
Holding kids back from kindergarten may be less popular than expected. Here's why.
Assessment
Opinion
Learning Is Dynamic. Grading Should Be, Too
The traditional way of grading students isn't helping them, argues Thomas R. Guskey.
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.
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.
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Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Experts Diss Small-Group Instruction. Why?Experts shouldn't label the practice as ineffective, argues this letter to the editor.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center Do Schools Put College Prep and CTE on Equal Footing? We Asked EducatorsAbout a third of educators say college prep and CTE get equal treatment in their districts.
Reading & Literacy Video What Happens When Middle and High Schoolers Still Struggle to Read?When it comes to reading, teachers and experts alike say that many older students still struggle with the basics.
Teaching Profession What We Know About Pre-K Teachers: Salaries, Support, and MoreA new RAND report shows how public school pre-K teachers need additional support.
Social Studies Oklahoma Must Rework Social Studies Standards After Court RulingThe controversial standards were approved without the legally required public notice, the court ruled.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center The Kinds of CTE Courses Students Are Demanding From Their SchoolsStudents are increasingly interested in digital technology, AI, and cybersecurity, survey shows.
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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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English Learners Q&A Mentors Can Prevent English Learners From Dropping Out. Here’s HowA mentorship program helps this rural district graduate more English learners and Hispanic students.
College & Workforce Readiness Leader To Learn From A Superintendent’s Vision Turned an Oil Site Into a Career LaunchpadA Houston-area superintendent turned a bankrupt industrial site into a CTE powerhouse and revenue source for her district.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A One Superintendent on How CTE Prepares Students for Tomorrow’s JobsA Texas superintendent shares how her district has tackled common problems in growing career and technical education programs.
English Learners Leader To Learn From How One Rural District Used College Students to Keep English Learners in SchoolThis leader's mentorship program with a local university has helped rural English learners at risk of dropping out.
Teaching Profession How Teachers Across the Country Support Each Other in Times of CrisisOne Minnesota teacher received a touching display of support from a colleague 1,200 miles away.
Social Studies Bible Tales, Election Denial Aren't in Okla.'s Proposed Social Studies StandardsThe proposed new standards do not include several concepts championed by former state Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Innovative Ways to Support Teaching & Learning
This Spotlight focuses on supporting teachers and learners navigating key issues in today's ever more complex learning environment.
Recruitment & Retention
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Know Today’s K-12 Hiring Landscape?
Assess your knowledge of the key factors driving K-12 hiring today.
Artificial Intelligence
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About AI Policy, PD and Practical Use in Your District?
Answer 7 questions about AI Policy, PD and Practical Use in Your District?
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