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Social Studies
Opinion
How to Teach What It Means to Be American
As America turns 250, Richard Kahlenberg discusses how schools can cultivate a common identity.
Social Studies
Is the Court System Fair? What Students Want to Know About the Justice System
Chicago high schoolers asked a panel of Illinois judges how they decide tough cases.
Teaching Profession
'Treated as a Professional': How District and School Leaders Can Boost Teacher Morale
California educators talked about the support they need at an event hosted by Education Week and EdSource.
Teaching
Opinion
From the Mouths of Teachers: Sage Advice in Six Words or Less
Educators on the front lines offer guidance to their peers in the classroom.
Early Childhood
Quick Answers to Common Questions About Early Childhood Education
Education Week answers some of the most common questions about early childhood education.
Reading & Literacy
Q&A
One Reading Skill Might Be Responsible for Many Older Students' Struggles
Learning how to break down multisyllable words is key to reading comprehension in older grades.
Teaching Profession
Teachers Say Student Behavior Has Made the Job (Almost) Impossible
Teachers say their morale is affected when student misbehavior is on the rise.
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Teaching Opinion We Train Teachers to Deliver SEL. They Should Also Know How to Live ItResearchers share three practical moves that educators can start doing right now.
Social Studies Q&A A New Bill Calls for a Model Civics Curriculum at a Polarized MomentA Democratic senator has introduced bills to boost hands-on civic learning and create a national civics curriculum.
Teaching Opinion We All Agree Student Voice Matters. But What Do You Actually Do With It?Start by assuming that students come to the classroom with important things to say.
Social Studies Opinion What Is Civic Hope? And Why Should Schools Care About It?Cynicism and gloom are not a recipe to promote voting and good citizenship.
Teaching Data From 50 States: Teachers See Student Behavior as a Significant ProblemThey want smaller classes, tougher discipline consequences, and firmer parenting to counter the issue.
Teaching Profession Data From 50 States: Teachers on Class Sizes, Improving Morale, and How Salaries Stack UpTeachers across the states report that they make a significant amount beyond what they earn teaching.
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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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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.
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Teaching Profession Data From 50 States: Teachers' Views of How the Profession Is Seen—And Their Own Career PlansMost believe the public views teaching negatively, and many say they plan to work in other fields.
Early Childhood From Our Research Center Toileting and Tying Shoes: Young Students Increasingly Lack Basic SkillsNational survey finds more students struggle with basic foundational skills.
Teaching Opinion I’m Iranian American. Here’s What I Want Educators to Understand About the WarUnderstanding Iran requires holding multiple truths at once, writes education reformer Nina S. Rees.
Teaching Opinion How Teachers Are Solving Classroom Problems by Doing Their Own ResearchEducators share how they are using their own data and self-reflection to support their students.
College & Workforce Readiness Bold Changes Needed to Prepare Students for AI-Fueled Disruption, Commission SaysA commission calls for a unified federal strategy to address rapidly changing workforce needs.
Reading & Literacy Phonics Is Crucial. But How Much Is Too Much?An influential researcher in the science of reading movement is warns schools may be "overteaching" the skill.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating an Authentic Reading Culture
Create a culture of literacy: abundant books, explicit skills, daily reading, and real engagement that turns students into lifelong readers.
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District leaders must balance strategy and connection to rebuild belonging, strengthen staff culture, and drive student success.
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This paper presents four strategies successful schools have adopted to align their purpose with family priorities, build durable skills, ...