Teaching & Learning
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Mathematics
A New Approach to Algebra in 8th Grade Seems to Produce Big Benefits
Middle schoolers who took grade-level math and Algebra 1 together benefited, a study finds.
Early Childhood
Has the Practice of Redshirting Kindergartners Peaked?
Holding kids back from kindergarten may be less popular than expected. Here's why.
Assessment
Opinion
Learning Is Dynamic. Grading Should Be, Too
The traditional way of grading students isn't helping them, argues Thomas R. Guskey.
Social Studies
Another State Is Requiring Students to Study the Bible in School
In 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 Students
Too 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 Worst
Teachers often hate being observed. Mentoring a student-teacher has given me a new perspective.
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Teaching Opinion The Weight Room Is the Best Classroom in a SchoolThe lessons I’ve learned as a strength and conditioning coach make me a better classroom teacher.
College & Workforce Readiness Trump Admin. Makes Workforce Training a Focus in College-Access ProgramThe feds seek changes to a program designed to help low-income secondary students access higher education.
Teaching Letter to the Editor Small-Group Instruction, RevisitedA letter to the editor shares how to make small-group instruction work.
Teaching Opinion From the Mouths of Teachers: Sage Advice in Six Words or LessEducators on the front lines offer guidance to their peers in the classroom.
Early Childhood Quick Answers to Common Questions About Early Childhood EducationEducation 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' StrugglesLearning how to break down multisyllable words is key to reading comprehension in older grades.
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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 Homework: Critical Practice or Meaningless Busywork? Teachers Weigh InDoes homework still have a purpose? The K-12 field appears deeply divided.
Teaching Homework Assignments Less Common in High-Poverty DistrictsAn EdWeek Research Center survey examines out-of-school assignments by poverty level of the school system.
Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Reading Instruction Must Use Whole BooksReading passages serve a purpose but don't compare to reading the whole book, says this letter.
Special Education Letter to the Editor AI Isn’t the Real Threat to Special EducationEducators must leverage the tool to improve the field, writes an advocate.
Teaching Profession Letter to the Editor Let’s Hear From More TeachersA retired educator praises a teacher's opinion essay.
Mathematics As States Eye Math Reform, How Prescriptive Should They Be?Illinois is among the states aiming to revamp math, but a question remains: How hard should it push?
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS: Pathways to Achievement
This Spotlight will help you explore effective MTSS implementation and strategies for supporting struggling learners.
Classroom Technology
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Leveraging EdTech to Accelerate Learning?
Answer 7 questions on effectively leveraging EdTech to accelerate student learning.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Understand K-12 Leaders’ Social Media Habits?
Test your knowledge of how school and district leaders use social media—what platforms they prefer, how often they post, and getting their attention.
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