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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."
Sarah Schwartz
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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.
Elizabeth Heubeck
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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.
Ben Inouye
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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.
Larry Ferlazzo
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Conceptual illustration of classroom conversations and fragmented education elements coming together to form a cohesive picture of a book of classroom knowledge.
Sonia Pulido for Education Week
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.
Ileana Najarro
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TahSoGhay Collah, right, teaches a third-grade English learners class at the 700-student intermediate school that serves grades 3 through 5, in Worthington, Minn., on Oct. 22, 2024.
TahSoGhay Collah, right, teaches a 3rd grade English-learner class at a school that serves grades 3 through 5, in Worthington, Minn., on Oct. 22, 2024. Experts say there is no one-size-fits-all funding model for English learners.
Jessie Wardarski/AP
Early Childhood Q&A What One Researcher Saw Inside 29 Kindergarten Classrooms
Developmental psychologist Susan Engel shares insights from two years in kindergarten classrooms.
Elizabeth Heubeck
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A kindergarten sign is displayed at a school in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Feb. 12, 2026, as classrooms nationwide shift toward more academic instruction and less play.
Kevin Mohatt for Education Week
Mathematics Opinion Math Needs Its 'Science of Reading' Moment
A psychologist explains how discovery-first math falls short.
Danielle K. Hankins
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Illustration of frustrated student working on math problems.
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  • In 2025, the Texas Legislature mandated professional development for classroom teachers, math coaches, interventionists, and building leaders working with students in grades K-3 in a bid to shore up math teaching in the state. The Texas State Capitol is shown on the first day of a special session on July 8, 2021, in Austin.
    The Texas State Capitol on the first day of the 87th Legislature's special session on July 8, 2021 in Austin. In 2025, Texas lawmakers mandated professional development for classroom teachers, math coaches, interventionists, and building leaders working with students in grades K-3.
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    Mathematics More States Are Calling for Math Reform. Will It Improve Student Outcomes?
    National math scores are sitting at historic lows. But experts disagree on how to raise achievement.
    Sarah Schwartz, February 13, 2026
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    A 1st grader stands in front of the TV screen that streamed a Q&A from the International Space Station students and NASA astronaut Chris Williams.
    Owen, a 1st grader at Trumbauersville Elementary School in Quakertown, Pa., stands in front of the TV screen that streamed a Q&A from the International Space Station between Pennsylvania elementary students and NASA astronaut Chris Williams on Feb. 5, 2026. Experts say these kinds of real-world STEM experiences can spark students' interest in the field.
    Photo courtesy of Trumbauersville Elementary School
    Science Talking to Astronauts, and Other Ways to Get Kids Excited About STEM
    Educators need to look beyond standard curricula to expose students to real-world STEM experiences.
    Elizabeth Heubeck, February 12, 2026
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    Chase Christensen, superintendent of Sheridan County School District #3 in Wyoming, teamed up with other district leaders in the state to get rid of a barrier to work-based learning. Students can now meet an English course requirement while completing an internship. He presented on the strategy at a conference hosted by AASA, the School Superintendents Association, on Feb. 12, 2026.
    Chase Christensen, superintendent of Sheridan County School District #3, presents a panel at the National Conference of Education in Nashville, on Feb. 12, 2026.
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    College & Workforce Readiness In These Districts, Students Get an English Credit for On-the-Job Internships
    Districts must get creative about addressing barriers to student internships, leaders said.
    Evie Blad, February 12, 2026
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    Students look at books during a book fair at Schaumburg Elementary, part of the ReNEW charter network, in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms.
    Students look at books during a book fair at Schaumburg Elementary, part of the ReNEW charter network, in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms.
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    Reading & Literacy Congress Wants to Know What Makes the 'Science of Reading' Work
    Experts noted states' careful implementation—and the key role of federal investment in reading research.
    Sarah Schwartz, February 10, 2026
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    Adaora Umeh and daughter Weluchu Umeh, a sophomore, learn about a digitized cadaver used by dental students including, Makaylen Martinez, center left, and Katie Pham, right, during an open house at Garland ISD s Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 , in Garland.
    Adaora Umeh and daughter Weluchu Umeh, a sophomore, learn about a digitized cadaver used by dental students Makaylen Martinez, center left, and Katie Pham, right, during an open house at a Garland ISD career and technical education center on Feb. 9, 2026, in Garland, Texas. Districts around the country are partnering with colleges and local employers to offer students more learning opportunities connected to future careers.
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    College & Workforce Readiness Schools Must Prepare for Jobs of the Future, Superintendents Say
    How to set up students for success in local workforces is top of mind among superintendents.
    Evie Blad, February 10, 2026
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    Photo collage illustration of science activities such as tinkering with electronics and tower building.
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    Science Opinion 6 Practical Tips for Planning a Family STEM Night at Your School
    Informal science events are a great way to engage students (and parents). Here’s where to start.
    Stefanie Macaluso, February 10, 2026
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