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
Online School Leader
Ohio
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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English Learners Latino Families Show High Demand for Bilingual Education, Poll FindsFamilies in California were polled as to their interest in bilingual education programs.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A An Alternative to AP and IB: How the Cambridge Program Has Found a U.S. FootholdLeaders of the Cambridge program speak about how it differs from the AP and IB programs.
College & Workforce Readiness Classroom View: How AI Is Influencing Teacher Approaches to Career and Technical Ed.Teachers share examples of how the technology is playing a bigger role in their lessons.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center Businesses Want Employees With AI Skills. Are K-12 CTE Programs Keeping Up?Most schools are still in the early stages of thinking about the role of AI in CTE programs.
Teaching Opinion Students Aren't Being Indoctrinated. The Real Problem Is Mistrust of TeachersTeachers are avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
Teaching Profession Teaching During Menopause? You May Want to Hear This NewsThe FDA will remove warning labels on HRT, a treatment for menopause. Here's why it matters.
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.