Teaching & Learning
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Teaching
Opinion
Students Don't Think School Matches Their Life Goals. How Can We Fix That?
Disengagement is not solved by overstuffed standards, tests, and pacing guides.
Teacher Preparation
Aspiring Teachers Aren't Being Prepared to Handle Student Behavior Problems
Teacher-quality group unveils a new teacher-prep framework for managing classrooms.
Mathematics
Opinion
I Thought I Knew When Students Were Engaged in Math Class. I Was Wrong
Engagement is about more than participation; it’s about how students are thinking.
Teaching Profession
Here's Why Teachers Say They Haven't Quit
Beyond a love of teaching, teachers have practical reasons to stick to their jobs.
Reading & Literacy
How a School's Language Lab Teaches Non-Phonics Reading Skills
In 'language lab,' teachers work on vocabulary and syntax to help students understand complex text.
Teaching Profession
Should Teachers Get Overtime Pay? EdWeek Readers Have Some Thoughts
Readers give their opinions on whether teachers should qualify for overtime pay.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
‘Whoa, What Are You Doing Here?’: Why This Professor Subs in K-12 Classrooms
Here's how stepping back into the K-12 classroom keeps “Ivory Tower Syndrome” at bay.
Teaching Profession How Far Can You Stretch a Starting Teacher Salary? We Crunched the NumbersEfforts to boost starting teacher salaries to $60,000 are underway. It may not be enough.
Teaching Profession What Teachers Should Know About Tax DeductionsThe educator expense deduction hasn't budged. But these tips may take the sting out of tax time.
Teaching Opinion An Iranian American Educator Speaks From a Broken HeartThe Iranian children will carry their fear, confusion, and loss of safety forever.
Science Lessons Learned for Schools From Artemis IIThe launch mission combines arts and science, sparking interest in the integration of the subjects.
Reading & Literacy Opinion What the 'Science of Reading' Movement Has Meant for English LearnersWe should think of reading instruction for multilingual learners as a bridge, not a checklist.
English Learners How to Make English-Learner Funding 'Fair and Effective'Experts share how state funding models can better support English learners with various needs.
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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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Learn how one district turned Portrait of a Learner into an aligned, systemwide practice that sticks.
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Teaching Opinion From the Mouths of Teachers: Sage Advice in Six Words or LessEducators on the front lines offer guidance to their peers in the classroom.
Early Childhood Quick Answers to Common Questions About Early Childhood EducationEducation Week answers some of the most common questions about early childhood education.
Reading & Literacy Q&A One Reading Skill Might Be Responsible for Many Older Students' StrugglesLearning how to break down multisyllable words is key to reading comprehension in older grades.
Teaching Profession Teachers Say Student Behavior Has Made the Job (Almost) ImpossibleTeachers say their morale is affected when student misbehavior is on the rise.
Social Studies Opinion How to Teach What It Means to Be AmericanAs America turns 250, Richard Kahlenberg discusses how schools can cultivate a common identity.
Social Studies Is the Court System Fair? What Students Want to Know About the Justice SystemChicago high schoolers asked a panel of Illinois judges how they decide tough cases.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Building Foundational Math Skills and Beyond
This Spotlight will provide insights on helping students build foundational math skills.
Special Education
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Keys to Successful Dyslexia Education?
Answer 7 questions about the keys to successful dyslexia education
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Early Structured Literacy Education and Its Lasting Impact?
Answer 7 questions about early structured literacy education and its lasting impact on children
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
When it Comes to Reading: A Great Start Keeps Kids in the Race!
It takes more than phonics to master literacy. This Spotlight delves into what else can be keys to helping students on that journey.