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Reading & Literacy
Reading Interventions for Older Students May Be Missing a Key Component
Many older elementary and middle school students still struggle with foundational reading skills.
Social Studies
Inside the Class Where Students Talk About Abortion, Trump v. Harris, and More
A Maine high school has piloted a new class called Election Year, where students dive deep into campaign politics.
Teaching Profession
New Findings on Teacher Morale Highlight Ways to Make It Better
A new College Board survey on teacher morale echoes some previous findings. But it also highlights opportunities for schools to improve it.
Teacher Preparation
Why We Still Haven't Solved Teacher Shortages (Despite Decades of Trying)
The teacher-shortage discourse has a long history—and no perfect solutions.
Assessment
Opinion
'Academic Rigor Is in Decline.' A College Professor Reflects on AP Scores
The College Board’s new tack on AP scoring means fewer students are prepared for college.
English Learners
Q&A
A Teacher Makes the Case for Using AI With English Learners
Sarah Said teaches her high school English learners how to responsibly use AI tools for language learning.
Assessment
Opinion
Students Shouldn't Have to Pass a State Test to Graduate High School
There are better ways than high-stakes tests to think about whether students are prepared for their next step, writes a former high school teacher.
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Teaching Profession Opinion Teacher Contracts Need to Change. And It’s Not Just About MoneyIf we want to retain effective teaches, we should increase teacher compensation—but we need to do it strategically.
Reading & Literacy Q&A What Is Disciplinary Literacy?Tim Shanahan's research helped crystallize the idea of "discipline specific literacy." How has it evolved?
Science Reading and Writing Like a ScientistEnglish and science teachers in Missouri middle schools collaborate to help students tackle complex scientific texts.
Reading & Literacy What Happens When Every Teacher in a School Has the Tools to Improve Reading?In a whole-school literacy initiative, students learn metacognitive tools to help with reading and then apply them across content areas.
Social Studies 'Can We Trust This Source?' And Other Questions Readers Ask in HistoryHistorical texts require students to weigh authors' bias, context, and audience.
Teaching Opinion The Hidden Benefits of Distraction in the ClassroomDistraction can support healthy emotional regulation—but only when properly understood. Here’s what teachers need to know.
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67% of 4th graders read below grade level. Learn how high-dosage virtual tutoring is closing the reading gap in schools across the country.
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Early Childhood How Kindergarten 'Redshirting' Is ChangingRedshirting was once largely a choice made by higher-income parents of white boys.
College & Workforce Readiness Can the AP Model Work for CTE? How the College Board Is Embracing Career PrepThe organization known for AP courses and the SAT is getting more involved in helping students explore potential careers.
College & Workforce Readiness The Way Schools Offer CTE Classes Is About to Change. Here's HowThe revision could lead to significant shifts in the types of jobs schools highlight, and the courses students are able to take.
Teaching Opinion 5 Urgent Classroom Issues for Teachers, According to Larry FerlazzoWhat educators and researchers need to know.
College & Workforce Readiness Even in Academic Classes, Schools Focus on Building Students' Workforce SkillsSchools work on meeting academic standards. What happens when they focus on different sets of skills?
College & Workforce Readiness Preparing for the Workforce Can Start as Early as 1st Grade. What It Looks LikePreparing students for college and career success starts well before high school—and it doesn’t only involve occupation-specific training.
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A new study suggests that policymakers have limited knowledge about the impact of teacher pension expenses on school district budgets...
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Literacy Leadership?
Answer 7 questions about the role of leadership in reading and literacy practices and curriculum.
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As someone who’s been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, I’m pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn’t unique to our district—which serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities—but we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we’re seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year.
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A new survey examines edtech’s potential to reduce the amount of time that’s lost to disruptions because students can’t see or hear instr...