Teaching & Learning
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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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Teaching Opinion The Three Big Misconceptions About Student EngagementFor teachers, engagement is the holy grail. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong?
College & Workforce Readiness In 'Silicon Desert,' a School Prepares Students to Join the Semiconductor BoomAn Arizona school district is drawing on higher ed and industry to build a CTE program in a growing high-tech field.
Reading & Literacy Many Teens Lack Basic Reading Skills. These Teachers Are Trying to Change ThatSchools are building programs to provide sustained reading support to older students.
Science Opinion Strategies to Help Students Embrace Science InstructionKnowing how to redirect science denial in your classroom is a strong way to start.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center What Are the Most Popular CTE Classes and Why? We Asked EducatorsStudents are very attracted to classes that offer meaningful hands-on learning.
Teaching Baby Pictures and Family Trees: When 'Fun' Assignments BackfireTime-honored projects that draw on students' background information can raise privacy concerns.
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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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Teacher Preparation Opinion I Adapted a Hospital Practice for Teacher Prep. It Was TransformativeMedical-style huddles can help future teachers recognize classroom strategies as they happen.
Teaching What Lessons Did the Olympics Offer for Educators and Students?Educators have used the games to emphasize resilience and self-improvement, among other messages.
Social Studies It’s a Complicated Time for Teachers to Celebrate America’s 250th AnniversaryAt a lesson-writing workshop, teachers discussed how we should interpret founding principles today.
Social Studies Opinion 'There Are No Heroes Coming to Save Us': Black History Without the Hero WorshipWe should teach the history of justice work through a community lens, explains Bettina L. Love.
Curriculum Why Media Literacy Efforts Are Failing to Keep Up With MisinformationClassroom educators need support from district and school leaders in addressing flashpoint topics.
Early Childhood Kids Are Entering Preschool More Comfortable With Screens Than Books. What Now?Screen time is rising among the youngest students. Experts explain its effect on literacy skills.
School Climate & Safety
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Creating Inclusive Classrooms?
Answer 7 questions about creating inclusive classrooms for students.
Student Absenteeism
Spotlight
Spotlight on Chronic Absenteeism
This Spotlight will help you learn about innovative and cost-effective strategies for tackling chronic absenteeism.
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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.