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Teaching Profession
'Constant Juggling': Teachers Share the Job Stressors That Keep Them Up at Night
Most educators point to the intense workload that doesn't stop after the school day ends.
Teaching
This Teacher Created a 'Six-Seven' Christmas Song That Delighted His Students
Music teacher shares lessons learned about how to use song lyrics to engage students in any subject.
Special Education
50 Years of IDEA: 4 Things to Know About the Landmark Special Education Law
The nation's primary special education law details schools' obligations to students with disabilities.
College & Workforce Readiness
From Our Research Center
CTE Is on the Rise. Here’s What Educators Say Would Make Programs Stronger
Most 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 Ahead
Throughout 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 Learners
Graphic 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 School
Teachers who have incorporated guided play into their lessons say they've seen students thrive.
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Arcadia, FL, US
Teaching Profession Live Event 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?
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.
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Reading & Literacy
Webinar
Supporting Older Struggling Readers: Tips From Research and Practice
Reading problems are widespread among adolescent learners. Find out how to help students with gaps in foundational reading skills.
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Discover three working memory workarounds to help your students improve reading comprehension and empower them on their reading journey.
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Teaching Opinion 6 Words of Wisdom From Teachers for TeachersTeachers dish on what makes them better at their jobs.
Teaching Profession Letter to the Editor Images Should Reflect Real-Life DemographicsA reader pushes back on the illustration used with an Education Week Opinion essay.
Teaching Profession Letter to the Editor How Teachers Can Take Care of ThemselvesA retired teacher shares recommendations on setting healthy work-life boundaries.
Mathematics Opinion Want Students to Gain Math Confidence? Celebrate Their MistakesA veteran educator shares six ways student errors can reshape how math is taught and experienced.
Special Education Teachers Are Using AI to Help Write IEPs. Advocates Have ConcernsExperts call for guardrails around the ethical, legal, and instructional concerns.
Teaching Six Seven! The 2025 Dictionary.com Word of the Year Causes School ChaosAs the new trend spreads, teachers are left to wonder—should they stop it or embrace it?
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Cultivating Student Engagement in Reading?
Answer 7 questions about cultivating student engagement in reading.
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Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Addressing Learning Gaps
This Spotlight will help you explore strategies to address gaps, accelerate learning, support students' overall well-being, and more.