Teaching & Learning
Education news, analysis, and opinion about teaching and teachers
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.
Early Childhood
Kindergartners Aren't Talking Enough in Class. Why That Matters
In the quest to develop young readers, oral language takes a back seat to the written word, say experts.
Mathematics
Are High School Graduates Ready for College Math?
Many students graduate without meeting their states' bar for math proficiency, a new analysis finds.
Teaching Profession
Flexibility and Teamwork Are Key to Rebuilding Teacher Confidence, Morale
Lone Star teachers and principals show the little ways schools can support teacher morale.
English Learners
How Federal Changes Affect English Learners, Immigrant Students
Since January 2025, several federal policy changes carry implications for ELs and immigrant students.
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Assessment Should Teachers Allow Students to Redo Classwork?Allowing students to redo assignments is another aspect of the traditional grading debate.
Teaching Profession What the Research Says How Much Would It Cost States to Support Parental Leave for Teachers?Two-thirds of states do not guarantee teachers parental leave, a new national study finds.
Teaching Forget About Hamsters. Make Bugs Your Classroom PetBeetles, spiders, and millipedes? These nontraditional class pets may ease students' stress.
Teaching Profession Opinion The Three Worst Words You Can Say to a TeacherI’m sick of hearing the same patronizing advice from administrators and professional development trainers.
Teacher Preparation A Local Campaign Saved This Teacher Residency After the Ed. Dept. Pulled FundingLocal donations protected teachers left hanging after the program lost a grant.
Teaching Profession Opinion For Teachers With the Novel-Writing ‘Bug,’ Authors Have AdviceHow do I start to write a novel? How do I get it published? Look here for those answers and more.
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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.
Education Funding
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Congress Approved Next Year’s Federal School Funding. What’s Next?
Congress passed the budget, but uncertainty remains. Experts explain what districts should expect from federal education policy next.
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Teaching Opinion The Small Teaching Moves That Offer Big WinsEducators meticulously plan lessons to reach students. Here’s how to have a bigger impact.
Reading & Literacy How to Build a Reading Block: Two Teachers Share Their ApproachesStudies don't prescribe how best to knit together components of reading—leaving it up to teachers to devise.
Teaching Profession Work Flexibility, Leader Stability Keys to High Teacher MoraleEducation Week and the Boston Globe partnered on an event exploring the "State of Teaching" project.
College & Workforce Readiness We Asked Executives What Skills Young Workers Are Missing. Here's What They SaidStudents need to learn how to solve problems, manage conflict, and be more curious.
College & Workforce Readiness Give Students Meaningful, Work-Oriented Learning, U.S. Executives SayA mix of in-school and workplace learning will help students prepare for a fast-changing world.
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?
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.
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.