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Teaching Profession
Listen Up, Admins! Higher Salary Is the Start of Better Teacher Compensation
Teachers on social media weigh-in on what they'd like to see in their compensation packages.
Teaching
What the Research Says
Team Teaching: A Boost to Teacher Retention
A study of Mesa, Ariz., teachers finds the collaborative approach boosts career satisfaction and effectiveness.
Special Education
Video
How One School Fosters Belonging for Students With Disabilities
The school transformed what has traditionally been a model of exclusion in U.S. education.
Teaching Profession
'Fundamentally Changing the Conditions' for Teaching
A specialized STEM program builds in more planning time for teachers.
Teaching Profession
Problem-Free PD, According to Teachers
Teachers on social media express their PD gripes, successes, and suggestions.
Reading & Literacy
Photos
Drama and Delight: The Faces of the National Spelling Bee
The 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee came down to a high-stakes spell-off. Here's a look at the faces behind the event.
Teaching
Opinion
What Students Want From Their Teachers, in Their Own Words
Teachers should try to connect with their students so they know the teacher has their back.
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- Mathematics From Our Research Center Top 10 Challenges to Teaching Math and Science Using Real ProblemsTeachers cite lack of time and insufficient professional development as barriers to teaching STEM using a problem-solving approach.Mathematics From Our Research Center Teachers Are Evenly Divided on the Best Way to Teach MathEducators are divided as to whether students learn math best through procedures or from solving real-world problems.College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Can Mastery-Based Learning Replace Seat Time?Developing better assessments and getting buy-in from practitioners will be key to replacing seat time as a proxy for mastery.Teaching Profession What Does It Mean for Teachers to Dress ‘Professionally’?Warm weather makes teachers want to wear casual clothes. But is a dress code really necessary?Curriculum Interactive Play the EdWeek Spelling BeeEducators use these words all the time. But can they spell them?College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center Are Real-World Problem-Solving Skills Essential for Students?Ensuring students' career readiness is a top priority for districts.
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Hear from three K-12 leaders for insights into their school’s Portrait of a Graduate and learn how to create your own.
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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Explore the findings and insights in the exclusive Battelle for Kids Future of Portrait of a Graduate report and see how you can leverage them.
- Special Education Why Special Education Teachers Quit—and What Schools Are Doing About ItStates and districts take creative approaches to retain special education teachers.College & Workforce Readiness What’s More Important to Students and Employers: Skills or Credentials?At the Reagan Institute Summit on Education, leaders discussed the evolving value of college degrees versus career skills.College & Workforce Readiness Opinion It May Be Time to Retire the Carnegie Unit. Are There Better Measures of Learning?The Carnegie Foundation popularized seat time as a measure of learning. Now, the organization’s president lays out a new vision.Science From Our Research Center Educators: Start Early to Keep Students Engaged in STEMThe EdWeek Research Center asked teachers, principals, and district leaders how to motivate kids to pursue STEM learning.Mathematics Young Students Gravitate to Math. How Teachers Can Build on That CuriosityA focus on rich, real-world problems makes math more interesting, relevant, and enticing to students.College & Workforce Readiness The Motivational Power of STEM: This Program Connects Students to Potential CareersIt's not just about motivation—it's about providing supports for kids to study STEM subjects.
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During Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, students at Gillespie High School are taking proactive steps to raise awareness and cultivate safe driving practices within their community.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on Empowering Educators and Engaging Students
This Spotlight will help you leverage technology to meet students’ individual needs, investigate how ed tech can help teachers, and more.