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Teaching Profession
Here's Why Teachers Say They Haven't Quit
Beyond a love of teaching, teachers have practical reasons to stick to their jobs.
Reading & Literacy
How a School's Language Lab Teaches Non-Phonics Reading Skills
In 'language lab,' teachers work on vocabulary and syntax to help students understand complex text.
Teaching Profession
Should Teachers Get Overtime Pay? EdWeek Readers Have Some Thoughts
Readers give their opinions on whether teachers should qualify for overtime pay.
Early Childhood
Kindergartners Aren't Talking Enough in Class. Why That Matters
In the quest to develop young readers, oral language takes a back seat to the written word, say experts.
Mathematics
Are High School Graduates Ready for College Math?
Many students graduate without meeting their states' bar for math proficiency, a new analysis finds.
Teaching Profession
Flexibility and Teamwork Are Key to Rebuilding Teacher Confidence, Morale
Lone Star teachers and principals show the little ways schools can support teacher morale.
English Learners
How Federal Changes Affect English Learners, Immigrant Students
Since January 2025, several federal policy changes carry implications for ELs and immigrant students.
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Teaching Profession Opinion ‘Whoa, What Are You Doing Here?’: Why This Professor Subs in K-12 ClassroomsHere's how stepping back into the K-12 classroom keeps “Ivory Tower Syndrome” at bay.
Teaching Opinion Students Don't Think School Matches Their Life Goals. How Can We Fix That?Disengagement is not solved by overstuffed standards, tests, and pacing guides.
Teacher Preparation Aspiring Teachers Aren't Being Prepared to Handle Student Behavior ProblemsTeacher-quality group unveils a new teacher-prep framework for managing classrooms.
Mathematics Opinion I Thought I Knew When Students Were Engaged in Math Class. I Was WrongEngagement is about more than participation; it’s about how students are thinking.
Teaching Profession How Far Can You Stretch a Starting Teacher Salary? We Crunched the NumbersEfforts to boost starting teacher salaries to $60,000 are underway. It may not be enough.
Teaching Profession What Teachers Should Know About Tax DeductionsThe educator expense deduction hasn't budged. But these tips may take the sting out of tax time.
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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.
Education Funding
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Congress Approved Next Year’s Federal School Funding. What’s Next?
Congress passed the budget, but uncertainty remains. Experts explain what districts should expect from federal education policy next.
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Reading & Literacy Q&A One Reading Skill Might Be Responsible for Many Older Students' StrugglesLearning 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) ImpossibleTeachers say their morale is affected when student misbehavior is on the rise.
Social Studies Opinion How to Teach What It Means to Be AmericanAs 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 SystemChicago 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 MoraleCalifornia educators talked about the support they need at an event hosted by Education Week and EdSource.
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.
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Budget & Finance
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School Funding in an Age of Uncertainty
Allovue’s third annual Education Finance Survey takes stock of on-the-ground realities of school spending at a time of unparalleled uncertainty.
School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: Is Your EdTech Strategy Aligned With What Districts Want?
This isn’t just a quiz—it’s a pulse check. How in-sync is your edtech strategy with what schools are actually prioritizing right now?
Reading & Literacy
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Early Literacy Learning?
Answer 7 questions about building strong family and school connections.