Teaching & Learning
Education news, analysis, and opinion about teaching and teachers
Teaching
Letter to the Editor
Small-Group Instruction, Revisited
A letter to the editor shares how to make small-group instruction work.
Teaching
Opinion
From the Mouths of Teachers: Sage Advice in Six Words or Less
Educators on the front lines offer guidance to their peers in the classroom.
Early Childhood
Quick Answers to Common Questions About Early Childhood Education
Education Week answers some of the most common questions about early childhood education.
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.
Teaching
Opinion
The Weight Room Is the Best Classroom in a School
The lessons I’ve learned as a strength and conditioning coach make me a better classroom teacher.
College & Workforce Readiness
Trump Admin. Makes Workforce Training a Focus in College-Access Program
The feds seek changes to a program designed to help low-income secondary students access higher education.
Fairfax County Public Schools Special Education & STEM Instructional Job Fair
Fairfax County, Virginia
Special Education Case Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Social Studies Q&A A New Bill Calls for a Model Civics Curriculum at a Polarized MomentA Democratic senator has introduced bills to boost hands-on civic learning and create a national civics curriculum.
Teaching Opinion We All Agree Student Voice Matters. But What Do You Actually Do With It?Start by assuming that students come to the classroom with important things to say.
Social Studies Opinion What Is Civic Hope? And Why Should Schools Care About It?Cynicism and gloom are not a recipe to promote voting and good citizenship.
Teaching Data From 50 States: Teachers See Student Behavior as a Significant ProblemThey want smaller classes, tougher discipline consequences, and firmer parenting to counter the issue.
Teaching Profession Data From 50 States: Teachers on Class Sizes, Improving Morale, and How Salaries Stack UpTeachers across the states report that they make a significant amount beyond what they earn teaching.
Teaching Profession Data From 50 States: Teachers' Views of How the Profession Is Seen—And Their Own Career PlansMost believe the public views teaching negatively, and many say they plan to work in other fields.
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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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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 The World's Oldest Known Twinkie Turns 50 at a Maine High SchoolHow a classroom experiment turned into a half-century study.
Assessment Grade Grubbing—Who's Asking and How Teachers Feel About ItTeachers are being asked to change student grades, but the requests aren't always coming from parents.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center CTE Is on the Rise. Here’s What Educators Say Would Make Programs StrongerMost educators say the quality of their CTE offerings is good, but see room for improvement.
Reading & Literacy Video How Reading Instruction Evolved in 2025, and What’s AheadThroughout 2025, Education Week has covered how states and districts are continuing to incorporate new instructional methods and materials.
English Learners Opinion 10 Ways to Support Instruction for English LearnersGraphic organizers, anchor charts, questions to ask yourself, and more can simplify instruction.
Early Childhood Play-Based Learning Yields More Joy, Higher Scores at This Elementary SchoolTeachers who have incorporated guided play into their lessons say they've seen students thrive.
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When it comes to STEM education and workforce development, rural communities are often underserved, overlooked, and left out of the conversation entirely
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Know the K-12 Buying Cycle?
Take this quick quiz to evaluate your understanding of when districts plan, budget, and buy—and how to meet them there.
School Choice & Charters
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Landscape of Charter Schools
This Spotlight explores the dynamic and evolving world of school choice, focusing on charter schools and private school choice programs.
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Answer 5 questions about identifying and implementing effective math curriculum.