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Teaching
Homework Assignments Less Common in High-Poverty Districts
An 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 Books
Reading 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 Education
Educators must leverage the tool to improve the field, writes an advocate.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
How Graphic Novels Can Bring Joy to Reading Instruction
Graphic novels are excellent for inspiring a love of reading and teaching explicit strategies.
Social Studies
How to Talk to Students About the U.S.-Iran Conflict
Educators need to let students' questions drive the discussions in age-appropriate ways.
Curriculum
Cursive is Making a Comeback. It Won’t Be Without Challenges
A growing number of states are requiring schools to return to cursive writing instruction.
Teaching
Homework: Critical Practice or Meaningless Busywork? Teachers Weigh In
Does homework still have a purpose? The K-12 field appears deeply divided.
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Teaching 'There's a Firehose of Information': Talking to Students About MinneapolisFind curated coverage on discussing confusing, scary, or politically charged topics in the classroom.
Teaching Opinion The Most Exhausting Part of Teaching Isn't the StudentsTeachers reveal what drives them from the field and what leaders can do to improve teachers' lives.
Special Education A Missed Opportunity in SEL: Centering Students With DisabilitiesStudents with learning differences are not always considered in the design or implementation of SEL programs.
Reading & Literacy How English Class Improves Students' Social-Emotional SkillsWhen students dissect the motivations of a character in a book, they're learning key competencies.
Mathematics Are Students Prepared for College-Level Math? A Senator Wants to KnowCassidy has asked 35 institutions about incoming students' math abilities, citing a "crisis" in K-12 math education.
Assessment Online Portals Offer Instant Access to Grades. That’s Not Always a Good ThingFor students and parents, is real-time access to grades an accountability booster or an anxiety provoker?
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Reading & Literacy These Teachers Have Their Students Read Multiple Novels a Year. How They Do ItMaking time for reading, checking for understanding, and presenting works in context are top priorities.
College & Workforce Readiness Superintendents Develop New Strategies to Meet Evolving Workforce NeedsThe Public Education Promise aims to help districts align their work with the needs of their communities.
Special Education Opinion ‘Educational Exile’: How Trump’s Layoffs Threaten Students With DisabilitiesHere’s what’s at stake for millions of students if we lose federal enforcement of IDEA.
Early Childhood Explainer Play-Based Learning in Kindergarten Is Making a Comeback. Here's What It MeansAmid rigorous academic expectations in the early grades, some advocates push for a return to play.
Curriculum Video 1st Lesson in This Paralympian’s Engineering Class? Build a Prosthetic ArmThe students use 3D printers, laser cutters, and a lot of glue.
Teaching Profession Should It Be Normal for Teachers to Have a Second Job? Educators Weigh InResearch has shown that most educators work multiple jobs. Teachers shared their reactions in an Education Week Facebook post.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
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Designed for secondary educators and leaders, this white paper provides practical examples of explicit literacy instruction that strength...
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In this podcast, Tyra Mariani, former Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Education, shares four questions leaders must answer to bu...
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating a Positive Math Culture
This Spotlight explores instructional practices that help build students’ math skills, confidence, and willingness to tackle hard problems.