Teaching & Learning
Education news, analysis, and opinion about teaching and teachers
Teaching
Opinion
More Than ‘Dusty Books’: Why School Libraries Are Essential Infrastructure
Administrators wrestling with learning loss rarely turn to librarians. That’s a strategic mistake.
Teaching
Opinion
The Small Teaching Moves That Offer Big Wins
Educators 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 Approaches
Studies don't prescribe how best to knit together components of reading—leaving it up to teachers to devise.
Teaching Profession
When Teachers Become Parents, They Gain a New Perspective of the Job
While parenthood can present challenges, it also offers opportunities for educators.
English Learners
How a Podcast Gives Newcomer Students a Platform, and a Path to Belonging
Six immigrant teenagers share their experiences of adjusting to life in a U.S. high school.
Special Education
Video
How This District Teaches Bilingual Students With Dyslexia
Students with dyslexia receive instruction in Spanish or English, depending on their dominant spoken language.
Teaching
Does Homework Further Learning? Educators Weigh In
Most said homework isn't effective or beneficial for students.
Special Education Diagnostic Teacher
Springfield, VT, US
Superintendent - Sumter School District
Sumter, South Carolina
Amesbury, MA - Superintendent of Schools
Amesbury, Massachusetts
Teaching Profession Do Cellphone Bans Curb Teacher Burnout?Researchers examined the impact on teachers in two middle schools.
Teaching Opinion Has ‘Brain-Based’ Education Gone Too Far?There is a subtle danger in allowing neuroscience to dominate our understanding of learning.
Special Education What a New Dyslexia Definition Could Mean for SchoolsAn updated definition put forth by an international group of researchers could identify more students.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A How One Educator Is Prepping Students for the Ultimate Test: The Job InterviewHelping students learn how to perform well in job interviews is a critical skill schools can teach.
Reading & Literacy 4 Tips for Supporting Older Struggling Readers, From Researchers and ExpertsNo matter the age, reading draws on the same underlying skills. But teens may need different supports.
Reading & Literacy Secondary Students Are Struggling With Reading, Too. A Look at the LandscapeExclusive survey findings outline how educators perceive the obstacles affecting older students' reading.
School & District Management
Webinar
Squeeze More Learning Time Out of the School Day
Learn how to increase learning time for your students by identifying and minimizing classroom disruptions.
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Discover three working memory workarounds to help your students improve reading comprehension and empower them on their reading journey.
Recruitment & Retention
Webinar
EdRecruiter 2026 Survey Results: How School Districts are Finding and Keeping Talent
Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals.
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College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center Why Schools Are Adding to Their CTE Offerings, and What Could Slow Them DownDistricts are increasing CTE offerings to meet student demand, but there are challenges.
Teaching Opinion If Students Understand Their Emotions, They Learn BetterEquipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school.
Special Education Fragmented Federal Education Plan Could Harm Students With Disabilities, Advocates WarnParceling out Ed. Dept. work to other agencies risks weakening enforcement of disability rights laws, groups warn.
Assessment Should Students Be Allowed Extra Credit? Teachers Are DividedMany argue that extra credit doesn't increase student knowledge, making it a part of a larger conversation on grading and assessment.
Teaching Opinion How Are Trump Administration Policies Affecting the Classroom?Leaders cry in coaching sessions. Still, they show up brave and stand strong.
Mathematics High-Achieving Black and Latino Students Are Often Shut Out of Algebra 1Middle schoolers' access to the course is stratified along racial, socioeconomic, and regional lines, new research finds.
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI in Education: Save Time, Scale Programs, and Prioritize The Human Connection
This Spotlight will explore how AI is helping educators save time, scale programs, and refocus on what matters most—students.
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This report provides sensible answers and concrete solutions to help educators make evidence-based decisions to improve campus security.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Can You Decode the Latest K-12 Buzzwords and Acronyms?
Education-speak evolves daily—can you translate the latest K-12 terms and trends?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS in Practice: From Life Skills to Learning Strategies
This Spotlight focuses on MTSS, providing a framework to support both students and educators across a range of needs and settings.