Teaching & Learning
Education news, analysis, and opinion about teaching and teachers
Teaching
Opinion
An Iranian American Educator Speaks From a Broken Heart
The Iranian children will carry their fear, confusion, and loss of safety forever.
Science
Lessons Learned for Schools From Artemis II
The launch mission combines arts and science, sparking interest in the integration of the subjects.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
What the 'Science of Reading' Movement Has Meant for English Learners
We should think of reading instruction for multilingual learners as a bridge, not a checklist.
Teacher Preparation
Aspiring Teachers Aren't Being Prepared to Handle Student Behavior Problems
Teacher-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 Wrong
Engagement 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 Numbers
Efforts to boost starting teacher salaries to $60,000 are underway. It may not be enough.
Teaching Profession
What Teachers Should Know About Tax Deductions
The educator expense deduction hasn't budged. But these tips may take the sting out of tax time.
English Learners How to Make English-Learner Funding 'Fair and Effective'Experts share how state funding models can better support English learners with various needs.
Early Childhood Q&A What One Researcher Saw Inside 29 Kindergarten ClassroomsDevelopmental psychologist Susan Engel shares insights from two years in kindergarten classrooms.
Mathematics Opinion Math Needs Its 'Science of Reading' MomentA psychologist explains how discovery-first math falls short.
Social Studies Another State Is Requiring Students to Study the Bible in SchoolIn Utah, schools will teach Biblical passages that are “cited or alluded to in founding documents."
Early Childhood 'Addicted to Screens': Teachers Sound the Alarm on Their Youngest StudentsToo many students are entering school unprepared to learn, according to a national survey of early educators.
Teaching Profession Opinion It Took Me 20 Years to Learn Teacher Observations Aren’t the WorstTeachers often hate being observed. Mentoring a student-teacher has given me a new perspective.
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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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Social Studies What Makes for a Good Social Studies Curriculum?A new curriculum review tool makes the case for elementary schoolers to learn more history.
Teaching Profession Download Insights for School Leaders: How to Better Support TeachersEdWeek's downloadable guide offers tips to principals on how to improve the morale and working conditions of educators.
Teaching Profession Video A Gen Z Teacher Helps Her Students Use Tech for GoodGen Z teacher Katrina Sacurom talks about overcoming the challenges new teachers face.
Teaching Profession Download Insights for School District Leaders: How to Better Support TeachersEdWeek's downloadable guide offers tips for K-12 leaders on how they can improve the morale of educators.
Teaching Profession Interactive How Much Did Teacher Pay Change in 30 Years? Draw a Line With Your Best EstimateCan you guess if teacher salaries have generally gone down, up, or stayed about the same?
Teaching Profession Why Are Teachers in This Region So Miserable?It's not clear why New England and Mid-Atlantic teachers feel so burned out. But some fixes could help.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Understand The School Boards’ Role in K-12 Purchasing?
Vendors often underestimate how—and when—school boards shape deals. This quiz unpacks what you really need to know.
Families & the Community
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Building Strong School & Home Connections?
Answer 7 questions about building strong family and school connections.
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Answer 7 questions about students' relationships with mathematics.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS: Pathways to Achievement
This Spotlight will help you explore effective MTSS implementation and strategies for supporting struggling learners.